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NFL Draft Profile: Quincy Wilson CB, Florida

By Isaias Fernandez

Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 30-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 30-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Baltimore Ravens have a chance of selecting an absolute ball-hawking cornerback in Quincy Wilson

With the 16th overall pick in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens could select Quincy Wilson, but the question is: is he valuable enough? Lets analyze some strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the 2nd team All-SEC selection.

Strengths

The first thing that immediately stands out on paper about Wilson is his height. The 6’1″ defensive back is of ideal size to play in the NFL. When you analyze his film or watch his highlights, his frame resembles that of an Aquib Talib or a Trumaine Johnson. He would be an ideal fit to line up opposite of Jimmy Smith which is 6’2″ in stature. This would give the Ravens two towering options at cornerback to line up on the edges and it also gives them the flexibility to utilize Tavon Young as a nickel back.

Wilson’s cover skills are extremely impressive he makes quick reads and changes direction fairly quickly. One thing that separates him from other defensive backs in this class is his decisiveness in stepping in front of routes and making big plays. He finished with 6 interceptions in his 3 years at Florida.

To go along with his great cover skills, Wilson is not afraid to come up and make crucial tackles on running backs or receivers. He finished with 33 tackles in the 2016 season with 3.5 of those being tackles for loss.

Weaknesses

Although Quincy Wilson stays mostly in man coverage, he is most effective in  a zone coverage scheme. When in man coverage he can have trouble staying with receivers and maintaining speed in long routes.

Wilson struggles with faster receivers. To compensate for that he usually lined up eight or ten yards from the line of scrimmage.

Bottom Line

Quincy Wilson fits in very well with what the Ravens are trying to accomplish. Now if they see enough value in him to pull the trigger with the 16th pick is up to Ozzie Newsome and Steve Bisciotti. One thing is for certain, Wilson carries that “villain” mentality that the Ravens love to see in their secondary.

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