Justin Layne, the Michigan St. CB, sits at No. 52 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 17% elite, 12% starter.
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Ascending bump-and-run cornerback with rare size and length who leans on good movement skills to overcome his average long speed. Although he plays with good route recognition, he'll allow some separation from breaks, but he's quick to hug-up and close the restrict the throwing window. He's not a burner, but he uses his size ball skills to make plays on the football down the field. Layne's traits could make him a fit…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →