Round 7 - Carrington Valentine - CB

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He's been the top of Mel's board for like 3 hours now.

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Overview
Valentine has the physical traits necessary for the NFL but the instincts and body control to extend his coverage against quality route runners leaves something to be desired. He’s solid at crowding vertical throws and can play press-and-bail, but he has had coverage busts in zone. Also, he bites too easily on double moves. Valentine’s lack of aggression as a run defender could make it tougher for zone teams to give him a chance.

Strengths

Well-built with a long, athletic frame.
Capable of handling press/bail coverages.
Limited cornerback experience with room for improvement.
Adequate plant-and-drive from the top of his drop.
Faces up to deep sideline throws and locates the ball.
Rakes through catch point to jar ball free.

Weaknesses

Only one career interception and multiple drops of would-be interceptions.
Not enough juice to close out receivers after coverage missteps.
Below-average aggression handling run-support duties.
Takes giant bites out of double moves.
Takes some very poor angles to ball-carriers.

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Wouldn't be surprised to see him be a safety convert.

[paco]

[Labrev]

Overview
Valentine has the physical traits necessary for the NFL but the instincts and body control to extend his coverage against quality route runners leaves something to be desired. Valentine’s lack of aggression as a run defender could make it tougher for zone teams to give him a chance.

Weaknesses

Below-average aggression handling run-support duties.
Takes some very poor angles to ball-carriers.

Okay, but we play mainly zone coverage. And physicality is not teachable, which also makes me doubt if he can at least stick as a ST guy. I get that we are in P-UDFA territory but even by that low standard this seems like a waste.

Oh, and Kiper is raving about the pick.... this kid's not gonna pan out.

[paco]

Overview
Valentine has the physical traits necessary for the NFL but the instincts and body control to extend his coverage against quality route runners leaves something to be desired. Valentine’s lack of aggression as a run defender could make it tougher for zone teams to give him a chance.

Weaknesses

Below-average aggression handling run-support duties.
Takes some very poor angles to ball-carriers.

Okay, but we play mainly zone coverage. And physicality is not teachable, which also makes me doubt if he can at least stick as a ST guy. I get that we are in P-UDFA territory but even by that low standard this seems like a waste.

Oh, and Kiper is raving about the pick.... this kid's not gonna pan out.

No such thing as a wasted 7th round draft pick. Unless they draft me.

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Very cool

[YoHoChecko]

I like this guy as a football player and a PS guy to see what happens. Big upside if he figures it out. Who cares if he doesn't. Great 7th round pick.