Kalon Barnes is a CB out of Baylor. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 3% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Barnes has legitimate track speed but his play can be too reliant upon that aspect of his game.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's a better athlete than cover man, often losing track of his coverage duties.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Cornerback with the traits worthy of consideration for a late-round pick.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a outside-CB.
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“…Cornerback with the traits worthy of consideration for a late-round pick. Barnes has legitimate track speed but his play can be too reliant upon that aspect of his game. He's a better athlete than cover man, often losing track of his coverage duties. He's athletic and has no excuses for not playing with better technique. Barnes' length and ball skills could have a team willing to plug him into a practice squad slot t…”
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