2017 NFL Draft Targets:
So let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Again, all of this data can be found right here.
First: The cornerbacks that fit all of Schwartz’s parameters and are likely his premiere targets on draft day (as I have them ranked by my Big Board):
Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State (R1 Grade)
Marlon Humphrey, Alabama (R1)
Adoree’ Jackson, USC (R2)
Fabian Moreau, UCLA (R3)
Shaquill Griffin, UCF (R4)
Next up: The cornerbacks that fit only the first lens, the one established by Schwartz’s drafted corners, and were eliminated by the second lens (note: every single one of these were eliminated by the 40-Yard Dash, for what it’s worth):
Gareon Conley, Ohio State (R1)
Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado (R2)
Kevin King, Washington (R2)
Ahkello Witherspoon, Colorado (R3)
Cameron Sutton, Tennessee (R3)
Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State (R6)
Nate Hairston, Temple (R7) (the Broad Jump also eliminated him)
A lot to like about these lists, but let’s remember what the lenses are: narrowing tools. They help us whittle down our focus. Because–here’s the kicker–Eric Rowe would fit within this second group as well. With a 4.45 40, he would have just missed the cut-off, by .03s. Conley, Awuzie, Witherspoon, and King all were .03s or less off as well.