Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State
5' 11", 195, 4.37

Instinctive, dependable and reliable - has good size and quickness with the speed to turn and burn with most recievers, though his forte in college was in off-man and zone coverage but possesses the intangibles to play press corner.  Qucik breaks on underneath routes lend to his ball-hawking abilites.


Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
6' 0", 190, 4.38

Best asset is his turning and tracking ability.  Times jump-s very well and fights for the ball in the air.  Very fluid athlete that can break in any direction and is adept at press, off-man and zone coverages.

Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
6' 2", 185, 4.59

Loves to mix it up and drives himself to be physical.  Awareness of where he is in relation to the ball is his key, as he will stay glued to a reciever, but breaks down well and assists in the running game.  Will occasionally take chances, but his record of success as a gambler is well documented.  Very confident corner.

David Amerson, CB/FS, North Carolina State
6' 1", 205, 4.35

Primarily a safety in high school, his skill set equals that of Devin McCourty in the capacity of Free Safety.  Perhaps the most aggressive of the press corners in this class, would benefit from on the job training, studying under Talib.  Has rare ability to jump routes.

Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Louisiana State
5' 9", 185, 4.46

A tweener that is neither an outside corner or a slot defender but is adept at both, and plays better in space close to the line of scrimmage than any other corner in the class.  Is a pest that will be able to get under the skin of receivers and has perhaps the best ball skills in the class.  Excellent agility and acceleration makes him an equally solid punt returner.  The best athlete of all corners, size and off-field issues are red flags.

Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
5' 9", 175, 4.28

Video game-like athleticism with rare change of direction skills. Lateral explosion is something special, doing an excellent job sticking his foot in the ground and bursting in any direction.
Knows how to change gears and turn on the jets to blow by others on the field. Very good start/stop ability with patience and vision to quickly survey and waste little time creating, always appearing to have a plan. Goes zero-to-60 in a flash and forces poor angles by defenders, following blocks and anticipating holes to set up his moves. Very good space player and extremely shifty and elusive with the balance and deceiving strength to stay on his feet through contact. Smaller target for defenders to square up and a tough ballcarrier to tackle in motion. Good body control to make tough catches look easy with quick hands to pluck. Fearless and confident going up for the ball. Tough, gutsy and can take a hit, working hard to get every yard. Versatile skill-set with experience all over the offense at running back and receiver, often used as a decoy. Dangerous return man and very good at weaving through defenders, playing with different gears that others on the field just don't have.

Terrence Williams, WR, Baylor
6' 2", 210, 4.48

Strengths: Gliding athlete with smooth acceleration and long-striding speed. Good body control and balance for his size with smooth transitions and movements. Tracks the ball well downfield and can gain a step with an extra gear to be a legitimate vertical threat. Good focus and reach. Not a burner but catches the ball in stride and has the flexibility to make tough catches.
Strong plant foot in his routes to gain inside position and immediately looks upfield after the catch. Works back to the pocket and has good field awareness, finding open zones and showing the quarterback his numbers. Good effort blocking on the outside and can drive defenders out of the play. Shows some leadership qualities on the field and the sideline.

Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State
5' 11", 190, 4.40

STRENGTHS: Very good straight-line speed that translates well onto the gridiron. Eats up the cushion due to his quick burst off the snap. Has a good arm-over swim move and the lateral agility to elude when pressed. Very experienced against press coverage due to the fact Oregon State uses this technique with their cornerbacks.
Savvy, athletic route-runner. Can drop his hips and shows good balance, burst out of his breaks to generate separation. Recognizes holes in zone and settles nicely, keeping himself alive to aid his quarterback. Talented pass catcher. Shows the ability to snatch passes out of the air and has good body control to contort. Good deep ball receiver, showing the ability to track the ball over either shoulder. Has good lateral agility to elude defenders in tight quarters and has an effective stiff-arm and good balance to generate yardage after the catch. Alert and a surprisingly competitive blocker given his relatively slight frame.

Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
6' 3", 210, 4.43

Savvy route-runner whose body control and reliable hands made him a standout at the Senior Bowl. Good attention to detail. He sets up defensive backs well, selling his routes to push defensive backs deep even on running plays and showing off strength and determination as a downfield blocker. He also consistently worked his way back to the quarterback. Can leap high, contort his body and haul in difficult passes in deep coverage. Very good hand-eye coordination and shows the ability to make the difficult reception look easy. Is consistently able to make the reception despite defenders in close proximity.

Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech
6' 3", 220, 4.50

Despite playing in the ultra-physical SEC, Rogers proved too strong for most teams to consider pressing. He's also versatile, showing the ability to line up outside, as well as in the slot. While it is easy to get excited about Rogers' size-speed potential, one of his greatest attributes is simply his toughness, as he absorbed several big collisions on games viewed and never dropped a pass due to a hit while at Tennessee. Rogers is a powerful runner who fights for additional yardage and has the agility and speed to run away from the pack for explosive plays.

Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
5' 10", 195, 4.46

Bailey tracks the ball very well and shows outstanding body control and timing on deep passes. He has excellent hand/eye coordination and is a natural hands-catcher, snatching it away from his body with strong hands and making tough catches look easy.
Bailey is a balanced athlete with quick feet in/out of his breaks and the agility in the open field to make defenders miss. He is a smart route-runner and knows how to bait defenders and attract defensive pass interference penalties. Bailey shows excellent patience and burst in his routes with good stop-and-go motions to release at the line of scrimmage and gain a step or work back to the ball. He does a nice job gaining inside position and uses his body well, doing a nice job catching the ball in stride. Bailey has a RB-like build with a little bit of power for the position and strength to pick up yards after contact. He has some wiggle after the catch and is not always easy to bring down with his slippery run style. Bailey was extremely productive over his career, setting several school records including career touchdown catches (39). He has good starting experience with 35 career starts the past three seasons, lining up all over the offense.

Marquis Goodwin, WR, Texas
5' 9", 185, 4.21

World-class speed. Looked more polished as a route-runner at the Senior Bowl than he had shown previously; more flexible in his patterns and breaks, catching just about everything thrown his way. Explodes off the line and hits another gear when the ball is in the air. Versatile playmaker who can add value by getting the ball into his hands in the backfield or as a kickoff and punt returner.
WEAKNESSES: Undersized at 5-9, 178 pounds, relegating him to a slot position. Can be jammed at the line, taking him out of the play. Lackluster senior season highlighted raw route-running

Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
6' 0", 205, 4.28

Sturdy frame with long arms and good muscular definition. Exhibits strong initial burst off the snap. Flexible hips to sink, burst and separate across the field. Displays strong awareness and anticipation of zone windows, and exhibits suddenness to flip, sit and locate the ball. Plucks the ball routinely, then looks it in and secures it before turning upfield. Fearless over the middle, and looks to extend plays after the catch. Possesses quick, agile feet and has a knack for shaking coverage with jukes and stabs.
Shows strong awareness of mismatches with linebackers and safeties, and possesses the 2nd level acceleration to beat either one. Tracks the ball well vertically, and adjusts his body nicely to throws off his frame. Effective 2nd-level cut-blocker when asked to support the run or quick WR screens. Consistently gives good effort to the whistle. Does not shy away from contact after the catch and flashes some power on contact to drag a defender.