Jimmy Moreland NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Washington Redskins' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Threat to score at any point with a playmaker mentality and above-average ball skills. Had 18 career interceptions in college, six of which he returned for touchdowns.

—Feisty style that uses hands throughout the rep to disrupt receivers.

—Good spatial awareness and understanding of body position to use aspects of leverage and spacing to compete for balls downfield despite limited frame.

—Could kick inside to be a nickel slot defender with the lateral bounce and speed to compete in the NFL; has the willingness to play downhill and be part of run support.

WEAKNESSES

—Dismissed from the program in 2015 due to an arrest for petit larceny of under $200 not from a person and sat out the year before a coaching change.

—Critically undersized at 5'9¾" and 179 pounds. Despite his competitiveness, he won't meet the thresholds some teams have set for corners.

—Natural questions about the level of talent he faced at James Madison and whether the same production and success can translate against top-tier competition in the NFL.

—Despite his energy and attitude, physical receivers who come off the line with strength and power in both phases can overmatch him.

OVERALL

Jimmy Moreland has had an impressive predraft season, playing well at the East-West Shrine Game and earning the Senior Bowl call-up as a result. Teams won't want to immediately dismiss a corner with his kind of ball skills and playmaking potential, but it's hard not to be alarmed by such a small frame. He'll play a specific role in the NFL, but if he keeps up his propensity for creating turnovers, he'll find a home as a rotational slot corner.

GRADE: 5.75 (ROUND 4 - BACKUP CALIBER)

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