Melvin Whites NFL comparison from Nfl.com pre 2013 draft.

[thunderraiden]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/melvin-white?id=2539251

 

 

Analysis Strengths White has plus size and physicality for the position. His height and vertical make him a strong jump-ball defender. When playing off, he can close on receivers quickly after the catch and lay the wood or wrap them up with his excellent length. Willing to pop into the backfield (or crash down inside when uncovered) to stop the run or bubble screens. A move to free safety is possible due to his size and tackling ability. Weaknesses Will be considered a corner/safety tweener by some NFL teams because of lean build and lack of fluidity in his backpedal and overall movement. Might not have the flexibility and foot quickness to trail quicker receivers off the line and to stick on double-moves. His recovery speed is also lacking once his feet stop in coverage. Needs to show he can also use his hands to effectively press, as well as beat receiver blocks outside and stick in coverage against stronger competition. NFL Comparison Richard Sherman Bottom Line White looks to join cornerback partner Dwight Bentley (picked in the third round by Detroit last April) in the NFL, though his tall, lean frame is much different than that of his teammates. He could project to safety, but teams relying on press or zone coverage might like his upside outside if he continues to improve as a second-year starter (8.5 tackles for loss, seven pass break-ups) in 2012.

Bahaha, so far a steal.

[CPF4LIFE]

Nice...

[Kuech the Sneak]

Like him so far, hopefully he and lester keep progressing

[MCC]

Wait, what's so funny? Did I miss the punchline? 

[Jackofalltrades]

No punch line, just the realization than your UDFA CB compares most favorably to one of the best DB's in the NFL.

[nctarheel0619]

If he reaches that level, and we have the team we have now? Jesus, sky is the limit.

[PhillyB]

this is no more accurate than those dumb apps that determine your celebrity look-a-likes from your facebook profile picture

[KendrickPanther]

Mayock said he didn't really know anything about him until he heard the Panthers liked him so he watched some tape and was impressed.

[*FreeFua*]

Sherman's Combine Results:

40 YARD DASH: 4.56 SEC

BENCH PRESS: 16 REPS

VERTICAL JUMP: 38.0 INCH

BROAD JUMP: 125.0 INCH

3 CONE DRILL: 6.82 SEC

20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.33 SEC

60 YARD SHUTTLE: 11.44 SEC

White's Pro Day Results:

At Louisiana-Lafayette's pro day, White ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 and 4.62 seconds and recorded a 32-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-2 broad jump. He completed the short shuttle drill in 4.53 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.36 seconds. White also recorded 12 strength lifts. He worked out as a cornerback with a notation that his best position is probably safety.

White's listed at 6'1", 203

Sherman listed at 6'3", 195

Similar numbers, Sherman's more athletic though obviously. I really like what I've seen from White so far.

[Jakob]

Melvin white is the nicest player I know, I hope he becomes a Sherman type of player.

[Gabeking]

Is mayock the one who write all these reports on NFL.com or is it a combo between him, Jeremiah, Brandt, etc.?

[CharlottePanther]

Did White look good agaist Vjax? Or was it Florence on Vjax?

[mav1234]

White did look good at times on Vjax but Florence was also on him and looked good too.  Both had help (not to take away from them)

[SOJA]

Sherman is so good because he is great with his technique and footwork