Amani Oruwariye NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Detroit Lions' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Excellent size (6'2", 205 pounds) with solid arm length (31⅜") and good testing numbers across the board that confirm what the tape showed: a physical athlete all over the field.

—Seven interceptions in two years despite only starting in 2018; shows an attacker's mentality that can routinely disrupt the catch point through all areas of the field.

—Good spatial awareness and route recognition as an underneath zone defender who has the length to challenge and make quarterbacks second-guess boundary throws.

—Physical profile and mentality allow him to be solid in run support; will hold the edge against most receivers comfortably.

—Heavy-handed jab from press that can completely negate a release when it lands flush.

WEAKNESSES

—Only one year as a full-time starter for Penn State and doesn't have the consistent tape that other top corners in the class do.

—Play speed, particularly in short-area bursts, looks limited and can allow receivers to create separation on crossing routes, where there's time to run away from him.

—Lackadaisical footwork and pedal at times that will leave him off balance and unable to change directions versus crafty route-runners if he can't disrupt their release at the line of scrimmage.

—Penn State's scheme hid his deficiencies, and he could be fairly limited as a boundary corner in specific schemes in the NFL.

OVERALL

Amani Oruwariye has fantastic size, length and strength that will intrigue zone-heavy teams that want a physical body to punch receivers at the line. His footwork has a tendency to get sloppy and leads to separation that he could avoid. A team that asks him to squat at the line of scrimmage and limit release plans will be happy to get a developmental starter. He's scheme-dependent but has buildable traits and the athleticism to compete in the meantime.

GRADE: 6.00 (ROUND 3 - ROOKIE IMPACT)

PRO COMPARISON: Trumaine Johnson