Rivals Rankings Week: Is Latrell McCutchin close to 5th star?
The initial Rivals250 for the Class of 2021 has been unveiled. There were some fascinating debates in the war room during rankings meetings and one topic of conversation was four-star cornerback Latrell McCutchin.
In today’s Rival Views, a pair of Rivals analysts break down where McCutchin deserves to be in the updated rankings. Texas and Louisiana Analyst Sam Spiegelman believes McCutchin is appropriately ranked inside the Rivals100 ahead of his junior season, while National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell believes McCutchin is on the verge of five-star territory.
RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK:
Monday: Top 10 revealed
Tuesday: Rivals100 revealed | New five-stars | Mind of Mike | Ranking top QBs
Wednesday: Rivals250 revealed
Thursday: Position rankings revealed
SPIEGELMAN'S VIEW
After a breakout sophomore campaign, McCutchin debuted in the June Rivals100 at No. 73 in the country. He’s since slid up to the No. 60 spot and is a season away from entering the five-star discussion.
The athleticism McCutchin displays on film is very much real. He’s a long 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds with an impressive 36.6-inch vertical. He studies opposing quarterbacks and I love his tenacity to attack the ball. He’s instinctual and quickly diagnoses plays in the run and passing game. He doesn’t shy away from being physical and play both press and off-coverage. He has elite length and coverage skills and is essentially a lockdown corner already.
However, I’d love to see his production as a junior. Is he a fantastic cover corner or can he also create turnovers when balls are thrown his direction? The early Alabama commitment has all of the tools required to finish as a five-star and a big junior season could certainly push him over the top.
FARRELL'S VIEW
“I’m a big fan of McCutchin and his upside and he will be in the five star talk as he develops and grows over the next few years. He has length, he has speed and I love his instincts. He’s a very good athlete as well which allows him to recover when he makes a mistake and his work ethic is excellent. Watch for this kid by the end of the rankings cycle.”