Jamel Dean, the Auburn CB, sits at No. 134 on the consensus board across 7 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 18% elite, 50% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he needs more consistent competitiveness and better technique for the next level.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a press-CB.
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“…Dean's combination of height, weight and speed will get the conversation started off in the right direction for NFL evaluators, but there is no way around the fact that multiple knee surgeries will be a cause for concern in those same circles. His length and ability to disrupt catch space is a big plus in his favor and he has the athletic ability to play in a variety of coverages. However, he needs more consistent co…”
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