Jalen Pitre, the Baylor S, sits at No. 39 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 31% elite, 55% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Pitre is a coach's dream with exceptional competitive drive and desired intangibles for teams where locker room culture matters.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's a little tight in his lowers, which could impact his success in man coverage.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Pitre is a versatile defender with outstanding instincts, awareness and ball skills.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He might benefit from a scheme that allows him to play with more linear pursuit.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The Baylor product is an ideal sub-package defender due to his ability to blitz and cover from the slot.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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
“…Pitre is a coach's dream with exceptional competitive drive and desired intangibles for teams where locker room culture matters. He became an impact player in Baylor coach Dave Aranda's "Star" position but he might not have the physical tools to stay in a similar role as a pro. He's a little tight in his lowers, which could impact his success in man coverage. He might benefit from a scheme that allows him t…”
“…Pitre is a versatile defender with outstanding instincts, awareness and ball skills. The Baylor product is an ideal sub-package defender due to his ability to blitz and cover from the slot. Dropped out: Verone McKinley III , Oregon (previously No. 5)…”
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