Talanoa Hufanga, the USC S, sits at No. 134 on the consensus board across 3 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 73% elite, 16% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays with a pro demeanor and toughness, but the medical checks could be his biggest obstacle this draft season.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has box safety and nickel/dime linebacker potential.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…Safety with add-on potential who can come into the box and give his defense an additional linebacker look thanks to his strength and urgency near the line of scrimmage. He can handle zone-cover duties and matchups on in-line tight ends, but lacks the burst and top-end speed to be asked to handle a more expansive role on the back end. He pursues the run with patience and leverage, but will need to quicken his pace som…”
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