Draft Profile Series: Bradley Roby
- Updated: April 27, 2014
As we approach the deepest NFL Draft in recent memory, I’ll give my breakdown and analysis of 75 top prospects in this year’s class. At the conclusion of this series, I will include my final overall and positional rankings, as well as my mock draft.
Bradley Roby, CB, 5-11, 195, Ohio State
Key stats: Had 69 tackles, 3 interceptions and a touchdown, as well as 13 passes defensed in 2013.
Strengths: Phenomenal athlete with great quickness and closing speed. … Pretty solid tackler. … Goes low and wraps nicely, while also displaying a very physical side. … Will take on blockers and chop them. … Like the way he fights through blocks and doesn’t give up on plays. … When he stays low and balanced, really explodes out of his backpedal.
Weaknesses: Not consistently sound with his technique. … Has been burned far too often for a cornerback with his ability. … Loses concentration and seems lackadaisical at times. … Has good hands, but doesn’t always find ball early enough. … Loses technique and comes up too high when turning out of backpedal. … Grabs a lot, and draws too many unnecessary penalties. … Has eyes in backfield and sometimes gets beat because of it. … Was suspended for a game this past season and has some maturity issues.
Conclusion: Bradley clearly is an interesting prospect. … On one hand, he has first-rate ability and as much natural talent as any corner in this draft. … On the other, at times, he gets scorched and resembles a first-year player. … The team that drafts Roby will be taking a chance on greatness, because Roby flashes elite ability to play the position, but will never be a great corner until he becomes more consistent.
NFL comparison: Carlos Rogers/Stephon Gilmore.
Draft projection: Likely to go between picks 20-40.
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