Nate Wiggins, the Clemson CB, sits at No. 24 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 12% elite, 19% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s tall, long and fast with rare recovery speed when beaten.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Wiggins’ combination of coverage talent and traits could make him a defensive coordinator’s dream.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Silky smooth lower-body movement allows him to mirror releases and trace routes without much effort.”
Physicality
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Wiggins' speed and athleticism could prompt evaluators to ignore his rail-thin frame.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The Clemson standout blankets wideouts on the perimeter, utilizing bump-and-run and shadow techniques to shrink passing windows down the field.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a press-CB.
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
“…Wiggins’ combination of coverage talent and traits could make him a defensive coordinator’s dream. He’s tall, long and fast with rare recovery speed when beaten. Silky smooth lower-body movement allows him to mirror releases and trace routes without much effort. He can squeeze a little tighter from off-man coverage, while his range as a Cover 3 cornerback makes him a dangerous option to throw near. He plays with good…”
“…Wiggins' speed and athleticism could prompt evaluators to ignore his rail-thin frame. The Clemson standout blankets wideouts on the perimeter, utilizing bump-and-run and shadow techniques to shrink passing windows down the field.…”
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