DaRon Bland is a CB out of Fresno St.. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 54% elite, 38% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Excellent blend of size, length and speed.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Bland lacks coverage fluidity but his physical cover style should work in his favor if he can play with better discipline.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He could be a zone corner fit and has the physical tools for safety consideration if he can charge up his tackle toughness.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…There's plenty to like about Bland's physical traits and potential but holes in both man and zone coverage could create some doubt about his future success. Bland lacks coverage fluidity but his physical cover style should work in his favor if he can play with better discipline. He could be a zone corner fit and has the physical tools for safety consideration if he can charge up his tackle toughness.…”
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