With the 25th Pick The Chargers Select: Jason Verrett
- Updated: May 8, 2014
Why it works: Super Competitive guy, will bring some swagger to the secondary that the Chargers desperately need. I can’t blame them for filling a major hole, but he may be a bit under sized for a DB in this division. Should start in a slot position by mid season.
Draft Day Grade: B-
Jason Verrett, CB, 5-9½, 190, TCU
Key stats: Had 8 interceptions and 36 passes defensed the past two seasons.
Strengths: Plays well both in press and off the ball, and has quick break out of his backpedal. … Physical, instinctive and anticipates well. … Closes well and really competes for the ball. … Doesn’t like giving up anything to receivers. … Excels in pressing and running with receivers. … For his height, he really challenges receivers for jump balls. … Plays with an edge and tackles well both in open field, and when he needs to come up and attack line of scrimmage.
Weaknesses: He sometimes gives up inside leverage too easily. … Has had injury history, and combine that with the way he competes, health could be a worry for teams. … Is short, and at times will be out-manned against the biggest of receivers.
Conclusion: If Verrett was 6-foot he would be a definite top-15 pick. … Can play on the outside, but may make his start covering the slot. … I always bet on players like Verrett. I don’t care that he’s under 5-10. … He is just a football player, who consistently shows up on tape. … He’s always around the ball, and finds ways to impact the game in a positive manner. … Line him up out wide, or in the slot, and you have a corner who will compete for 60 minutes.
NFL comparison: Brent Grimes.
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