Kavon Frazier NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Cowboys Rookie

POSITIVES

A four-year standout at Central Michigan, Kavon Frazier has been flying under the radar in the media, but NFL teams know all about this versatile, attacking safety.

With 108 tackles in 2015, Frazier was a one-man wrecking crew for the Chippewas. He added 4.5 tackles for loss and was all over the field chasing the ball. Frazier is an impressive athlete on the hoof and has the mass you want for an in-the-box safety. He closes on the ball with speed and the power behind his pads to put down big backs.

Given his size, Frazier impresses with his burst and hip snap when he’s asked to plant and drive on the ball. In coverage he’s able to play as a single-high deep safety or come down and match up with tight ends on the ball. Frazier has been asked to play versatile roles at Central Michigan, and they have prepared him well for duty in the NFL.

NEGATIVES

Frazier’s instincts in coverage were hard to get a read on. He’s aggressive when he locates the ball, but he can be slow to read and react on underneath routes. He got stuck in the mud too often waiting for the play to develop in front of him.

Double moves and misdirection from the offense got the best of Frazier when he was asked to read the field. He’s at his best with a clear assignment where he can flow to his area of the field or to the ball on plays like outside runs or quick slants. On run-pass option plays, Frazier was often indecisive and slow.

An overaggressive player at times, Frazier will need to learn poise and patience in coverage to stay on the field in the NFL. He has value as a box safety with enough versatility to play over the top in zone coverage, but his ability to react and counter NFL speed will ultimately dictate his future.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 5'11 ⅞"

Weight: 217 lbs.

40 Time: 4.58s

3-Cone: 6.88s

Short Shuttle: 4.40s

PRO COMPARISON: Robert Blanton, Buffalo Bills
FINAL GRADE: 5.60/9.00 (Round 5—Backup Caliber)