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Jaire Alexander NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick
April 27, 2018
POSITIVES
—Feisty, aggressive cornerback who tested well at the combine after an injury-plagued 2017.
—Picked off five passes in 2016 when healthy.
—Experience and impact as a punt returner.
—Has the quick feet to shadow underneath routes; he’s agile enough to handle slot receivers.
—Very tough at the line of scrimmage; rocks back receivers with a strong jam.
—Instinctive and plays the ball well when breaking on underneath routes.
—Attacks the ball and is good at disrupting catches.
NEGATIVES
—Knee and hand injuries limited his availability as a junior in 2017; injuries with a small frame will raise durability questions.
—Lack of height (5'10") and length make scouts think he’s more of a slot corner than an outside threat.
—Ran faster at the combine than his tape showed; catch-up speed was average on tape.
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OVERALL
Jaire Alexander’s 2016 tape looks like that of a first-rounder and immediate starter, but there are questions over his ability to stay healthy. If he can get on the field and stay there, Alexander has the toughness and quickness to handle playing the slot against NFL talent.
GRADE: 7.00 (Round 1)
PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Vernon Hargreaves, Tampa Bay Buccaneers