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NFL Draft Profile: Vernon Hargreaves, CB UF

By Chris Schisler

Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) and defensive back Marcus Maye (20) combine to tackle Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) and defensive back Marcus Maye (20) combine to tackle Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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There is no doubt that Vernon Hargreaves III is a talented cornerback. At a top-tier SEC school he has been tested against some of the best athletes college football has to offer. Is the Florida Gators defensive back an option for the Baltimore Ravens?

Hargreaves is a speedy 5-11, 199 pound corner. He is always active, and is clearly a high effort player. In three seasons with the Gators Hargreaves recorded 10 interceptions, four of which came in 2015. This is a cornerback that makes quarterbacks pay for bad throws.

Strengths: 

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  • Good back pedal, naturally fluid movement
  • Good overall speed and acceleration.
  • Can be great in zone coverage, good in man to man
  • Ball skills, good at tracking the football in the air
  • Good at timing hit to disrupt catch without getting flagged.

Concerns: 

  • A very lean 5-11 frame
  • Creative arm tackler who does not play the run particularly well
  • Played off receivers a lot (though this could be how he was coached to do it), would like to see more physical coverage.

Draft Stock: 

Hargreaves is surely a first round talent who won’t last long on the board. Depending on what teams value he could be their number one cornerback or number two. I have Hargreaves rated behind Jalen Ramsey.

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I think the sixth overall pick is a bit of a reach for Hargreaves. If the Ravens moved just outside of the top-10 and he was still on the board, it would be hard to pass on him. Laquon Treadwell and Jalen Ramsey are my top two choices. Hargreaves is very good though. He would be a good scheme fit for the Ravens.

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