Caleb Farley, the Virginia Tech CB, sits at No. 16 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 17% elite, 15% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Farley possesses rare size for the position and does an excellent job of utilizing his frame and length to charge rent inside the catch space.”
Physicality
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “He is a solid tackler in space, and his physicality makes him an ideal fit in a Seahawks-style Cover 3 scheme.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While his traits and ball skills will be coveted, heâs still light on overall reps at the cornerback position.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “But his injury history -- and recent back surgery -- could affect his draft stock.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He needs to continue to improve his technique and discipline as he displays inconsistencies staying connected to routes at times.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Farley is a big-bodied corner with outstanding instincts, awareness and ball skills, particularly in zone coverage.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Farley possesses rare size for the position and does an excellent job of utilizing his frame and length to charge rent inside the catch space. While his traits and ball skills will be coveted, heâs still light on overall reps at the cornerback position. He needs to continue to improve his technique and discipline as he displays inconsistencies staying connected to routes at times. Farley is an ascending talent who…”
“…Farley is a big-bodied corner with outstanding instincts, awareness and ball skills, particularly in zone coverage. He is a solid tackler in space, and his physicality makes him an ideal fit in a Seahawks-style Cover 3 scheme. But his injury history -- and recent back surgery -- could affect his draft stock.…”
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