Alontae Taylor, the Tennessee CB, sits at No. 118 on the consensus board across 11 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 33% elite, 47% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Long-limbed cornerback with the size and top-end speed for bump-and-run duties on bigger targets.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He also has the length and anticipation for teams emphasizing Cover 2/Cover 3.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's confident and feisty but allows separation from off-man coverage due to his high-cut frame and leggy transitions.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a outside-CB.
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“…Long-limbed cornerback with the size and top-end speed for bump-and-run duties on bigger targets. He also has the length and anticipation for teams emphasizing Cover 2/Cover 3. He's confident and feisty but allows separation from off-man coverage due to his high-cut frame and leggy transitions. He does a nice job of reading quarterbacks and making his way to the throw but his burst to close is slightly below average…”
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