
Daniel Thomas NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Jacksonville Jaguars' Pick
S Daniel Thomas, Auburn
STRENGTHS
—Excels playing downhill versus the run; shows ability to disengage from blockers.
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—Played deep and box safety in the Auburn defense.
—Stays true to the “no one gets behind you" rule in zone coverage.
—Shows range and speed in the Cover 2 defense.
—Willing to come up and lay the wood on ball-carriers.
WEAKNESSES
—Needs to challenge receivers all the way through the catch.
—Will struggle to man up with tight ends due to 5'10", 215-pound frame.
—Can run himself out of plays and must take more disciplined angles.
—Limited agility in the open field.
OVERALL
A squat safety who primarily worked in zone coverage, Thomas shows both range and thump when working in the secondary. His versatility makes him a candidate to share the backup responsibilities of box and deep safety. Thomas will need to contribute on special teams, but he shows promise with his speed and strength.
GRADE: 67
PRO COMPARISON: Patrick Chung/Khari Willis
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