• 28 games (26 starts)

◊ explosive, dynamic athlete
◊ closing speed; good burst out of breaks helps him cover a lot of ground quickly
◊ run support; ability to play outside contain; making tackles in space
◊ competitive toughness; wants in on the action & will insert himself into a play most CBs would stay out of; plays with physicality; high-motor; hustles
◊ body control; hip flexibility; change of direction
◊ speed & agility; ability to recover with relative ease if he gets beat initially
◊ couples his athleticism with good fundamentals & technique
◊ comfortability in zone; plays a lot of bail technique; play recognition & ability to make plays in space; keeps everything in front of him
◊ in press coverage he does a good job staying square and balanced; patient to let the route develop without overreacting to nuance & opening up prematurely; doesn't give up too much cushion or let the receiver eat up too much cushion (utilizes inch-back technique really well); shows ability to use hands to feel receiver's intentions without being overly handsy or grabby
◊ ability to get in phase & stay in the WR's hip pocket
◊ eye discipline, vision & awareness; high football IQ
◊ solid footwork; smooth, quick backpedal; doesn't take false steps; no wasted movement; takes good angles to the ball
◊ good ball skills
– doesn't have coveted length for position but his skillset and ability more than make up for that
– when chasing down a play, he tends to go for the strip rather than tackling the ball carrier

FILM: [vs UCLA - 2021] – [vs Oregon - 2021] - [vs Utah - 2020]

UPDATES:
• 2/16/22 - initial eval
• 2/3/22 - updated games played