JaCoby Stevens is an S out of LSU. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 2% elite, 3% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He played heavier in 2020 and simply didn't look as quick or as agile as he did in 2019.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Determining his scheme fit and finding his optimal weight will be critical for him to have success on the next level.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Very coachable and does what is asked of him.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…Stevens is in a precarious position as either an undersized linebacker with just average toughness at the point of attack or an oversized safety lacking instincts and coverage speed. He played heavier in 2020 and simply didn't look as quick or as agile as he did in 2019. He displays some of the downhill run-defending characteristics teams will look for as a box safety but will need to lock in against tight ends to ad…”
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