Ronnie Harrison NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Jacksonville Jaguars' Pick

POSITIVES

—Flies around the field and has a signature style of controlled chaos to his attacks on offenses.

—Plays with very good field speed and agility; showing the hips to play in coverage and the burst to close on the ball.

—Has had success as a blitzer.

—Comes to balance well as a tackler and can deliver punishing hits that intimidate offenses.

—Sees the ball quickly and easily diagnoses the run. Shows a high football IQ when moving forward.

—Disrupts routes more than he eliminates them but will leave a mark if he can get his body on a receiver.

NEGATIVES

—Can be too aggressive and will give up plays.

—Will get beat on double-moves and can be baited by play action due to his aggressive nature.

—Is a bounce tackler who doesn’t secure the runner with his hands or arms.

—Was surrounded by a loaded Alabama defense that may have protected him.

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OVERALL

Ronnie Harrison was overshadowed by Minkah Fitzpatrick but is a top-tier safety prospect in his own right. He has the tools to become an immediate starter and is a great fit in the modern NFL where the line between free and strong safety is blurring.

GRADE: 6.95 (Early Round 2)

PRO COMPARISON: Jaquiski Tartt, San Francisco 49ers