Avonte Maddox NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Philadelphia Eagles' Pick

POSITIVES

—Four-year contributor and multiple All-ACC selection.

—Above-average athlete with explosive hips to redirect at breaking points.

—Willing tackler despite his size and uses fundamental techniques to be effective.

—His coverage awareness and instincts lead to plenty of pass breakups.

NEGATIVES

—His 5'9" and 180-pound frame is a major concern and won't be able to compete on the boundary.

—Trails and plays off the receiver longer than needed given his burst and gives up easy completions.

—Utilizes a feisty playing style to compensate for size but is erratic. It causes balance issues when he's reaching.

—Inconsistent technique that relies too much on reactive athleticism.

OVERALL

Maddox is undersized, but he is an aggressive hitter and willing to play physically with any receiver. He'll struggle to make an impact as a boundary player and is essentially a slot guy. Fortunately, he has tremendous athleticism and can find success with continued coaching. Maddox is a Day 3 player who can earn an active roster spot if he puts on some weight.

GRADE: 5.60 (Round 6)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Coty Sensabaugh, Pittsburgh Steelers