Marcellas Dial, the South Carolina CB, sits at No. 173 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 11% starter.
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
Sources · 2 · quotes 1
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“…Man-cover cornerback with adequate size and toughness and above-average speed. Dial has the physical attributes for consideration as a pro, but he needs to improve his technique and pad level to prevent so many pitch and catch throws on the pro level. He’s tenacious when the route travels vertically but he’s an inconsistent ball-tracker and relies on face guarding on most throws. Dial’s pre-snap recognition and insti…”
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