Strengths:
Excellent athleticism...Good bulk with a solid frame...Quick with a burst to close and recover...Terrific hands and ball skills...A good leaper...Elusive with great vision...Above average strength...Confident with a short memory...Tons of experience...Also a superb return man.
Weaknesses:
Shorter than you would prefer...Does not have great timed speed...Is not very tough or physical...Marginal tackler...Gambler who takes too many chances..Average in run support..Has trouble getting off blocks.
Notes:
A four-year starter for the Knights...Also a great basketball player in high school and was even nominated for the McDonald's All-American game...Stepped right into a starting job in 2005 and earned Freshman All-American honors...Missed some time with an ankle injury in 2006...Seriously considered entering the 2008 NFL Draft after his junior season...Garnered some All-American notice as a senior in 2008...Was named 1st Team All-Conference USA four times...Holds the UCF record for career interceptions...Owns the C-USC record for most punt return yardage...Averaged 13.6 yards on 96 career punt returns with 3 scores...Very good football player who may not have all of the physical tools that you look for but on gameday he just makes dynamic plays...Optimal fit at the next level will most likely come in a zone scheme...Could thrive as a backup corner and a return specialist.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
PBU |
INT |
YDS |
| 2005 |
13 |
63 |
9 |
5 |
99 |
| 2006 |
11 |
50 |
3 |
1 |
20 |
| 2007 |
14 |
64 |
12 |
6 |
40 |
| 2008 |
12 |
44 |
11 |
4 |
103 |
| Totals |
50 |
221 |
35 |
16 |
262 |
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