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


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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.

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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.

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