Damarious Randall NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Packers' Rookie

STRENGTHS

An aggressive prospect with playmaking traits, Damarious Randall is versatile enough to play free or strong safety—or both. He has good speed and shows range on film, with an ability to get outside the hashes from his spot at center field. Randall excelled at the Senior Bowl and flashed both in man coverage and in zone drills. He also stood out at the combine and posted an impressive workout and agility/speed times. Randall stands out on Arizona State film not only on defense but on special teams. He has the speed and agility to make plays in space. He also has the hands and awareness for the ball you must have at free safety. Turn on the film and Randall is consistently making plays. He was often the best player on the field. That too often gets overlooked for size and speed.

WEAKNESSES

Randall doesn't have ideal NFL size and will be docked by teams for his stature. He's not a great tackler and can be timid at the point of attack. His angles when approaching ball-carriers can stand to be cleaner and more aggressive. He's a raw player (just 25 games) and has a baseball background. Randall has to learn to control his aggressive tendencies in coverage so he's not jumping every route going for the interception.

2014 STATISTICS

Tackles: 106
Passes Defended: 9
Interceptions: 3 

COMBINE RESULTS

40: 4.46 seconds
Bench Press: 14 reps
Vertical: 38"
Broad: 120"
Three-Cone Drill: 683 seconds     

PRO COMPARISON: Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals

A small, feisty safety with special teams skills and some nickel cornerback upside, it's easy to see Damarious Randall as a Tyrann Mathieu-type NFL player.

FINAL GRADE: 6.45/9.00 (Rookie Starter)