David Long NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Los Angeles Rams' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Top performer at the combine in both the short shuttle (3.97 seconds) and three-cone (6.45 seconds) by substantial margins.

—Excellent foot speed and ability to maximize steps while opening hips to run downfield.

—Nasty demeanor at the line of scrimmage and wants to bully opponents before they even get into their stems.

—Eye discipline is good; awareness keeps him involved in run support and against underneath routes.

—Spatial awareness and instincts are solid and help him compete in traffic versus route combinations designed to target him.

WEAKNESSES

—Ball skills are limited, and while he doesn't allow a ton of receptions, he's not a takeaway creator.

—Compact frame that struggles to extend a high point for disruptions on 50-50 balls.

—Scheme highlighted his skills and hid his deficiencies. He may need the same situation in the NFL.

—Will get caught on his heels at the line of scrimmage sometimes and lose to receivers who match his physicality in their releases.

David Long NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Rams Rookie

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OVERALL

David Long's short-area quickness is well above average and keeps him competitive, particularly on quick routes that require good burst. He won't create eye-popping turnovers in the NFL, but he has a chance to be a solid starter who relies on instincts and explosiveness to compete as a potential boundary or slot corner.

GRADE: 6.00 (ROUND 3—ROOKIE IMPACT)

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