Thakarius Keyes is a CB out of Tulane. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 3% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Tall cornerback with good competitive streak who uses rare arm length to his advantage in press and catch disruption.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has adequate instincts and anticipation, but lacks functional makeup speed to cover-up for missteps in coverage.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Keyes tends to play too free and easy with his footwork in space.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Tall cornerback with good competitive streak who uses rare arm length to his advantage in press and catch disruption. He has adequate instincts and anticipation, but lacks functional makeup speed to cover-up for missteps in coverage. Keyes tends to play too free and easy with his footwork in space. He will need better discipline and bend to improve his balance and transition quickness. Scouts are very concerned about…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →