Ronnie Washington () - 1985 NFL Draft Pick #215 by ATL
What The Experts Thought Before The Draft
Pre-Draft Analysis for Ronnie Washington - 1985 NFL Draft
Player Profile:
- Name: Ronnie Washington
- Position: Cornerback
- College: University of Arizona
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 185 lbs
Strengths:
- Excellent speed and agility, making him a formidable defender in man-to-man coverage.
- Good ball skills, demonstrated by his ability to make interceptions and deflect passes.
- Solid tackling technique, capable of bringing down larger receivers.
- Experience in a competitive college conference, providing him with exposure to high-level competition.
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent tackling at times, leading to missed opportunities.
- Needs to improve his physicality to handle bigger wide receivers in the NFL.
- Occasional lapses in coverage, particularly in zone schemes.
Overall Assessment:
Ronnie Washington is regarded as a promising cornerback with the potential to develop into a starter at the professional level. His speed and agility make him a valuable asset in coverage, but he will need to refine his tackling and coverage skills to succeed in the NFL. Teams looking for a cornerback with upside may consider him in the mid to late rounds of the draft.
Projected Draft Round:
- Mid to Late Rounds (4th to 6th Round)