James Wiggins, the Cincinnati S, sits at No. 145 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 2% elite, 4% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Explosive tester with compact, muscular frame whose 2018 tape was simply better than what he put out in 2020 coming off his ACL injury.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “There is a good chance Wiggins will continue to find himself after another season removed from his injury.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His short-area twitch and ability to quickly close on routes in front of him can be impressive.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…Explosive tester with compact, muscular frame whose 2018 tape was simply better than what he put out in 2020 coming off his ACL injury. There is a good chance Wiggins will continue to find himself after another season removed from his injury. His short-area twitch and ability to quickly close on routes in front of him can be impressive. His 2018 ball production was no accident, as he frequently created opportunities…”
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