2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Bacarri Rambo

Strengths:

Takeaways

Splash plays

Ballhawk

Pass coverage

Very instinctive

Solid run-defender

Reads a quarterbacks' eyes

Exceptional hands for a defensive back

Covers a lot of ground in pass defense

Versatile

Can execute strong and free safety responsibilities

Can play zone or man schemes

Could cover tight ends and running backs in man coverage

Good quickness

Very experienced

Should be able to play quickly

Athletic

Weaknesses:

Gambles

Takes too many chances

Off-the-field issues

Drug problems

Should improve tackling fundamentals

Summary: Rambo had a star-crossed career at Georgia, but when he was on the field, he provided a big impact for the Bulldogs. Rambo multiple off-the-field problems. He was suspended for the 2011 season opener for a rules violation. Rambo followed that up with a positive drug test over the summer before the 2012 season that resulted in a four-game suspension to start the year. If he had stayed out of trouble, his draft stock would be higher.

Rambo made his way onto the field as a sophomore in 2010 and was impossible to ignore. The instinctive safety always found his way to the ball and was a play-maker. He totaled 82 tackles, three interceptions, three passes broken up and three forced fumbles.

Rambo was even better as a junior. He finished second in the nation with eight interceptions. Rambo also had 55 tackles and eight passes broken up. He was a ballhawk in the back end of the Georgia defense and did a superb job of reading the eyes of quarterbacks.

Rambo only played in 10 games as a senior, but he still he totaled 73 tackles, three interceptions, two passes batted away, one sack and three forced fumbles. Rambo had an impressive performance versus Florida with a sack and interception. He also played well against Georgia Tech and Alabama.

Rambo is an utter ballhawk in the back end. He totaled 14 interceptions over the last three seasons; a very impressive total for a safety. Overthrows in the middle of the field are extremely dangerous with Rambo in the secondary. He does a nice job of playing off his pass rush to take the ball away. Aside from interceptions, Rambo does a good job of forcing fumbles.

Rambo would fit best in the NFL as a free safety to patrol the deep part of the field. He is quick enough to help cover receivers running deep and give his cornerbacks help over the top. Defensive coordinators like safeties who can cover tight ends, and Rambo should have that ability once he learns the pro game.

Rambo could stand to play more disciplined football and do less gambling, but he is still a good weapon at safety for the passing-driven NFL given his tremendous ball skills. Rambo has to convince teams in interviews that his off-the-field problems are behind him. However, whichever team drafts Rambo could have a steal on the second day. He has the talent to be a high-impact starter.



Player Comparison: Darren Sharper. The Packers selected Sharper in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft out of William & Mary. He turned into an excellent pro safety who was a ballhawk in the back end. Rambo was a similar player for Georgia the past few seasons. He is a couple inches shorter than Sharper, but they both weigh about the same. If Rambo lands with a good coaching staff who develops him, I think he could turn be an impact safety like Sharper.

NFL Matches: Carolina, New York Jets, Washington, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Baltimore

There are a lot of teams that could use Rambo on the second day of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Panthers safeties were dreadful in 2012, and he could probably play immediately for Carolina. The Jets are likely to lose LaRon Landry in free agency and Rambo could be a potential replacement.

The Redskins have to improve their safety play and their defensive backs. Rambo's range and ball skills will appeal to defensive backs coach Raheem Morris. The Colts need to improve their safeties as well. Indianapolis' defense has missed a play-maker in the back end since injuries derailed Bob Sanders' career.

The Bengals need a safety to pair with Reggie Nelson and Rambo could be a nice complement. He makes sense for two other AFC North teams: the Steelers and Ravens. Both could use another safety, and Baltimore may lose Ed Reed in free agency.

NFL Draft Rumors

Feb. 16: Bacarri Rambo is viewed as a third-round prospect, according to Mike Mayock.

Follow @walterfootball for updates.

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Leave a comment Name Comment Verification: click on image to refresh it   Jit 04-25-2013 10:54 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.42 (total posts: 2) 6     5 This is a terrible assesment of a player have you seen anything on this guy he was far and away the hardest working player on Georgia's team. He literally carried the bulldogs for the past two seasons and you question his work ethic. The guy was told he could never play the game again due to his neck injury / spinal stenosis he had to work his tail off just to be able to play. Awful take on the player. This guy is a stud and will do very well in Pittsburg. jit 04-25-2013 10:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.42 (total posts: 2) 7     6 how on earth do you think he isn't a hard worker? Jackson 04-25-2013 09:23 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.108 (total posts: 1) 44     6 How does he have a high motor but doesn't work hard? Cowboys In the 3rd Round 04-21-2013 11:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.79 (total posts: 1) 8     7 Hopefully he becomes a cowboy F4THER1 04-04-2013 12:25 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.40 (total posts: 4) 18     9 SEND ME A FRIEND REQUEST! Earl 04-04-2013 12:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.40 (total posts: 4) 9     6 Jacob really rikes my cuk Cam 04-04-2013 12:22 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.24 (total posts: 1) 7     6 edwin likes cam chancellors dick jacob 04-03-2013 05:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.40 (total posts: 4) 79     36 Richard Sherman is fat and slow edwin 04-03-2013 05:33 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.40 (total posts: 4) 137     6 Herro erryone I rike the cuk Peanut 03-13-2013 10:40 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 1) 9     7 My cuz is a top 5 pick no questions asked! This guy is a scary pass rusher and a great football player.. And while teams are slipping Rambo aint no joke himself! Ed Reed type player,he's a ball hawk.... Navy 03-12-2013 09:10 am xxx.xxx.xxx.239 (total posts: 1) 8     11 Steeler at #17 if someone does not grab Jones earlier. They can't be sure about Worilds, Woodley had an off year. With harrison cut this looks like the Steelers guy. Matt 03-06-2013 06:32 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.165 (total posts: 1) 8     11 If I'm tampa I draft everybody defensively from sec 0frederick 03-02-2013 11:54 am xxx.xxx.xxx.196 (total posts: 1) 11     7 Cornelius Washington ran a 4.55 40 but you have him at 4.99. That's a huge difference! Nick K. 02-21-2013 11:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.238 (total posts: 1) 8     10 I would throe the Rams in as an NFL match for Rambo. Free Safety is their biggest need on defense. @Walt 02-21-2013 07:12 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.110 (total posts: 1) 8     8 What is the point of the NFL matches?What specifically about Rambo's skills fit those teams and not others? Why not just say he could go to any safety needy team? Pages: 12

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