Official 2017 NFL Draft Rounds 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

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Nate Hairston, CB, Temple.

Instincts/Recognition 3 Only two seasons at CB but appears to have natural FBIs. Former WR who has an understanding of splits and how receivers are trying to attack him. Quality awareness in zone coverage. Reads quarterbacks eyes well. Quick to identify route combinations and does a nice job of maintaining quality correlation with targets. Anticipation and route recognition in man coverage are still developing. Quick to read and react vs the run.


Cover Skills 2 Fluid and balance mover. Feet are rarely caught outside of fame. Good mirror skills in press man coverage. Uses hands well to reroute receivers near the line of scrimmage. Does display some tightness in ankles when forced to quickly gather breaking forward. Transitions well out of breaks. Good short-area quickness. Balance allows him to transition and recover when caught out of position. Good speed to carry receivers down field but lacks an elite extra gear to make up ground when caught in trail.


Ball Skills 3 Former WR who has quality hand-eye coordination. 4 PBU and 2 INT in two season at CB (2015-'16). 3 PBU and 2 INT in 2016.Knows when to play the ball and play man. Quality leaping ability in contested situations (VJ: 35 ½ ' ) Will be a split second late turning and locating the ball at times when his back is to the football.


Run Support 1 Hard edge setter that is active and willing in this in this area. Physical and shows active hands taking on and shedding blocks (14 bench reps). Can occasionally be a quarter count late getting off of blocks against bigger and more physical WRs. Works to keep to outside contain on the perimeter. Good body and balance as a tackler. Firm wrap upon contact to finish tackles. Also flashes the ability to deliver a heavy blow.