NFL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Top 10 DBs in the Draft
With the draft closer than most people think, teams are already assessing their needs, and most teams are desperate need of quality defensive backs.
From Charles Tillman and Charles Woodson, to Troy Polamalu to Darrelle Revis, the teams that reached the conference finals this year all had game changers in their secondary.
Teams know that in a pass happy league, they need to have strong defensive backs in order to compete. So the draft is a perfect place for them to sure up their secondary. Here is a look at the top ten defensive backs in this years draft class.
10. Curtis Brown, CB Texas
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Brown is a good player. He’s a bit undersized, but he has really good speed. He isn’t afraid to take a chance and excels when Texas featured zone coverage. He’s also a good kid. Unlikely to give teams trouble.
Bottom Line
Doubt he’ll go first round, but should definitely see him in the early second round.
9. Robert Sands, S West Virginia
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A big physical safety who plays well against the run. He understands what’s going on and has good instincts. All the making of a long career, but not necessarily a great career.
Bottom Line
He could fall to the bottom of the second round, but could be helped by a weak safety class.
8. Jimmy Smith, CB Colorado
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This is a classic rough and tumble cornerback. He was able to jam guys at the line, so he’ll be effective with physical wide-outs in the pros. Not the best at getting to the ball, but is fast enough to stay with the receivers.
Bottom Line
Again, it’s doubtful he’ll go in the first round, but he will go during the second round to a physical defense.
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7. Ras-I Dowling, CB Virginia
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He’s bigger than most cornerbacks, but he’s not that fast. He works well in a zone coverage, but in man-to-man he lacks. He’ll get beat by speed in the NFL.
Bottom Line
His size makes him attractive, but he’ll be a guy who’s used in special packages.
6. Quinton Carter, S Oklahoma
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He’s a physical safety, more suited for the Strong Safety position. He has great instincts and can get to the ball with ease. Does lack some size that will hurt his draft stock.
Bottom Line
He could be a late second round pick, but he’s the second best safety of a weak safety class, so if someone is in need, they come knocking earlier.
5. Aaron Williams, CB Texas
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He has great size and speed. He reads an offense well and can pick up on routes. He should make for a first string cover corner.
Bottom Line
Maybe the first to go in the first round. He’s got great intagibles, so if he falls he’ll be a steal wherever he lands.
4. Brandon Harris, CB Miami
7 of 10
A man-to-man expert. He’s lacking in zone coverage, but is physical and can play with the big recievers. Best quality is his short memory. He keeps his head in the game.
Bottom Line
He should go in the first round. He could be a strong corner in the NFL for a long time.
3. Rahim Moore, S UCLA
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The toast of the safety class. Great instincts on the ball, the kind of guy who knows how to make plays. Isn’t good in man coverage situations. Needs to be free in order to read the quarterback and react.
Bottom Line
He’ll go in the top half of the first round. If not he’ll be a late round robbery.
2. Prince Amukamara, CB Nebraska
9 of 10
A true lockdown corner. Can take a receiver without help. He has great skills at the line of scrimmage, and isn’t afraid to get physical. He can be a top flight corner.
Bottom Line
Should be a top 10 pick.
1.Patrick Peterson, CB LSU
10 of 10
The best corner in his class. He’s good and he knows it. He has a unique ability to make plays on the ball. He’s the closest thing this draft has to Darrelle Revis.
Bottom Line
There’s a great chance that he’ll be a top five pick.
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