2017

Strengths: Ideal size Very fast straight-line speed Press-man corner Can run with speed receivers downfield Zone corner Capable of matching up against No. 1 receivers Good length Fast backpedal Rare speed for a big corner Experienced against good college receivers Decent tackler Chips in as a run-defender Confident; has the man corner mentality Ready to…

Strengths: Extremely physical Excellent run-defender Good instincts Devastating hitter Good tackler Quickness Can separate the ball from the receiver Comes up with splash plays Reads a quarterback’s eyes Functional in zone coverage Intelligent Disciplined Natural strong safety Operates well in zone Contributed on special teams Should be able to play quickly Experienced and successful against…

Strengths: Big-time play-maker downfield Fast; can stretch a defense vertically Dominant size Always open because of his size Threat to score from anywhere on the field Impressive body control Very good along the sideline Skilled at making contested catches over defensive backs Big target Leaping ability Physical with corners Attacks the football Adept at finding…

Strengths: Man-cover corner Fast; can run with speed receivers Excellent at not allowing separation Length; hard to get ball around him Good ball skills Physical; will battle receivers Doesn’t panic with the ball in the air coming at him Great size to match up with big receivers Plays well in off-man coverage Ability to run…

Career Recap: In 2013, Virginia Tech featured one of the best defenses in the nation. The Hokies had a ton of talent in their secondary, but it all started up front for the Hokies as their defensive line was extremely disruptive. Perhaps the best player in the front seven was Maddy. Maddy racked up 55…

Strengths: Good pass-rusher Fast, quick Capable of taking games over Can be dominant Plays with good pad level Good feet Quick get-off Good use of hands Repertoire of moves Able to use hands and feet at same time Has the ability to shed blocks Plays with good strength Athletic Can be extremely disruptive Splash plays…

Strengths: Physical runner Short yardage Can run through tackles Can get yards after contact Enough quickness to hit the hole Very skilled as a receiver out of the backfield Strong, well built Excellent on screen passes Should become a good pass-protector Runs with good balance Pad level Body lean Thick lower body Great cutting ability…

Strengths: Very disruptive Good burst off the snap to fire his gap Pass-rushing weapon on the inside Can burn guards with a speed rush Collapses the pocket Uses bull rush to push the pocket Fast feet Physical at the point of attack Solid run-defender who can hold his gap Strong Very quick for his size…

Strengths: Man-cover corner Prevents separation Excellent at running the route Can play press man Can play off man Quick feet Loose hips to turn and run Agile; maintains coverage in and out of breaks Instinctive Physicality; will battle receivers Ball skills Good hands for a cornerback Adept at playing the ball for breakups High-points the…

Strengths: Excellent receiving tight end Weapon down the middle seam Too fast and athletic for most linebackers and safeties Sideline skills; good toe-tapping Soft, natural hands High points the football Quickness as a route-runner Has blocking ability Hands catcher Route-running Red-zone threat Mismatch weapon Naturally athletic Makes acrobatic, highlight-reel catches Unafraid across the middle Running…