Isaac Yiadom NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Denver Broncos' Pick

POSITIVES

—Uses 32 ¼-inch arms well to high-point passes down the field.

—Physical player at the line of scrimmage with the ability to jam and identify the upfield hip of the receiver to remain in-phase after punch.

—Physical at the catch point and will disrupt receivers.

—Competed well at Senior Bowl, winning three straight one-on-one reps versus downfield fades.

—Willing hitter who can be a solid run defender.

NEGATIVES

—Smooth route-runners will leave him guessing and helpless.

—Downfield speed is questionable on film.

—Choppy backpedal that looks hurried and upright.

—Slow to fire feet once he's recognized breaks at the top of routes.

—Too often willing to get unnecessarily physical throughout routes instead of trusting his positioning and recovery speed.

OVERALL

Isaac Yiadom had an impressive Senior Bowl week and answered some of the questions that surround his downfield speed. He has the length that teams are looking for in a boundary cornerback and plays receivers with toughness. He's a potential starter and first-year depth piece who would fit well in a press scheme that allows him to disrupt at the line and bail to a zone.

GRADE: 6.00 (Round 3)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Corey Webster, retired