Christian Benford is a CB out of Villanova. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 30% elite, 45% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he appears to lack desired top-end speed.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “A four-year starter with good size and football IQ, Benford plays the game with good physicality in coverage and in run support.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has an impressive talent for feeling play development near the line of scrimmage and reading routes in space.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
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“…A four-year starter with good size and football IQ, Benford plays the game with good physicality in coverage and in run support. However, he appears to lack desired top-end speed. He has an impressive talent for feeling play development near the line of scrimmage and reading routes in space. His instincts and length bring impressive ball production and he frequently flips 50/50 throws in his favor with his ability to…”
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