Greg Stroman NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Washington Redskins' Pick

POSITIVES

—Smooth backpedal that can match the release from receivers.

—Above-average athlete with the ability to mirror in space.

—Downfield speed is good and gives him more leeway to play tight at the line of scrimmage.

—Transition steps waste no motion, and he gets into redirection in a hurry.

—Short-area explosiveness is good and closes windows quickly.

NEGATIVES

—Thin everywhere and no butt (6'0", 180 lbs).

—Play strength is a problem in every phase.

—Will be routinely bodied by possession receivers at all levels of the field.

—Comes with tackling technique concerns that are only heightened by a lack of weight behind him.

—Receivers will match his speed with leverage and naturally bend him out of throwing windows.

OVERALL

Stroman is an excellent athlete, but his size is well below NFL thresholds in almost every regard. He's a slot corner and nothing else, and he will struggle to handle size given his own frame is already maxed out. Teams will be able to routinely send mismatches his way for easy completions at all levels of the field. While he has the transitional skills and attitude to compete, he may be too small to carve out any true role. He's worth a look and could become a value depth player at a backup slot spot.

GRADE: 5.50 (Round 6-7)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Tarell Brown, retired