Nate Hobbs is a CB out of Illinois. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 30% elite, 52% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Athletic cornerback with excellent combination of size and speed for the NFL game.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Hobbs has plenty of experience in Cover 3 and press-man techniques.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His size and length can be a major factor in wrecking contested catches but he rarely locates the football when phasing downfield.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…Athletic cornerback with excellent combination of size and speed for the NFL game. Hobbs has plenty of experience in Cover 3 and press-man techniques. His size and length can be a major factor in wrecking contested catches but he rarely locates the football when phasing downfield. From zone, his foot quickness and athletic ability stand out, but his route recognition and instincts need to improve. His tackle strength…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →