Marvell Tell III, the USC S, sits at No. 142 on the consensus board across 4 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 7% elite, 6% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Tell has enough speed to play with range, and the twitch to close out and challenge throws in his area.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His coverage traits are appealing, but his floor might be lower than teams would like.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…Athletic safety prospect with fluid movement skills and cover talent, but a thin frame that is likely to be a concern for teams who are unwilling to relax physical standards for the position. Tell has enough speed to play with range, and the twitch to close out and challenge throws in his area. His lack of physicality and consistency as a tackler could be a long-term concern and the same could be said about his hustl…”
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