By Abe Munch
Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU, 6’1 222
Position Ranking: #1
Strengths: The new prototype for the position; outstanding combination of size, speed, and strength. Physical stature and strength is that of the ideal NFL strong safety, but skill set and abilities are that of the ideal NFL cornerback. Extremely physical and excels in press coverage. Very good foot quickness in transition and shows an even and quick crossover step. Can turn and shade any wide receiver up to 30 yards downfield; stays on the hip with eyes locked on target. Shows good instincts and awareness when playing off coverage, follows the eyes of the quarterback and quickly plants and drives to the spot of the throw with good anticipation. Consistently breaks up passes or dislodges the ball from the receiver. Thoroughly dominated less talented wide receivers.
A heavy hitter and can handle big skill players on an island when he wraps at the point of attack. Consistently physical in run support and has the strength to contain the edge and force runs inside. An aggressive blitzer who releases off the corner quickly to get in the backfield. Not hesitant to stick his head in a pile or collide with physical runners. A playmaker on punt returns, has the straight line speed and agility in space to go the distance. Mentally strong and plays aggressive through four quarters.
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jay
February 25, 2011 at 9:54 am
I get it, a comprehensive if not all inclusive (if that’s even possible) eval. of the potential draftees but this seems more like for shits and giggles or something because there is no way we even smeel this cat in April! What about more likely propsects on the horizon like Smith from Colorado or Pouncey II?
DrGeorge
February 25, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Abe Munch makes P. Peterson sound like Superman — which means he won’t be there come Pick #31. I’m with Jay on this one. I realize that it’s the off season and there isn’t much real news, Mr. Loede, but can’t we be a little more realistic about our draft prospects?
Any high profile player is not likely to fall to #31. Which is exactly the point made earlier about signing our own talent and going after free agents.
Our needs at CB, DE, and OT are not going to be filled through the draft anyway, unless we trade way up. My guess is that we will revamp the defense with role players who fit our system, much as Belichek does at NEngland. We can upgrade our D with faster players, some of whom are already on our roster; we simply have to accommodate our system to the talent we have. LeBeau’s Blitzburgh defense simply doesn’t terrorize QBs as it once did. The NFL has caught up with it. Our re-evaluation of the scheme itself may make the need for Superman less acute. It is still a team game, after all.