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As the NFL and football as a whole continues to tilt more and more toward passing offenses, the importance of having a strong secondary only continues to rise exponentially.
CBS Sports HQ NFL analyst Rick Spielman, the Minnesota Vikings general manager for 16 seasons (2006-2021), dishes out his analysis on the 2024 cornerbacks and safeties classes from the “With The First Pick” podcast episode that aired on April 5 to educate the football-loving public on the latest defensive back offerings.
This is the sixth position group in CBS Sports’ pre-draft evaluations with wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks, tight ends and offensive line all available to be read. Each prospect also includes a closer look from yours truly. Welcome to the highlights of the 2024 NFL Draft defensive back class.
Cornerbacks
Tier 3
Mike Sainristil (Michigan)
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 182 poundsAccolades/notable statistics: Six interceptions in 2023 (3rd-most in FBS)
Pro comp: Atlanta Falcons CB Clark Philips
“Undersized nickel cornerback that moved over from being a wide receiver. He is a quick twitched athlete with good speed,” Spielman said. “Very good burst out of transition and can run with vertical threat down the field. Needs to do a better job mirroring in man coverage but that should come with more time on the job. You can see his wide receiver background with the ball in the air. Had a two-interception game vs. Maryland. He is willing enough in run support. Lack of size shows up vs bigger bodied receivers. Plays with good toughness and competes. Feels like he is the emotional leader on the defensive side of the ball.”
Highest he could get drafted: Bottom of second roundLowest he could get drafted: Top of third round
Final Thoughts:
Sainristil played wide receiver his first three seasons at Michigan, and that background shined through during his last two seasons as a Wolverine when…
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-04-15 13:36:33
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