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Eli Apple (Ohio St.) - 2016 NFL Draft Pick #10 by NYG

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Eli Apple (2016 NFL Draft)

Player Overview:
  • Name: Eli Apple
  • Position: Cornerback
  • College: Ohio State
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 199 lbs
Strengths:
  • Excellent size and length for a cornerback, allowing him to match up against bigger receivers.
  • Strong press coverage skills; can disrupt the timing of receivers at the line of scrimmage.
  • Good speed and agility, enabling him to keep up with fast receivers.
  • Instinctive player with the ability to read quarterbacks and react quickly.
  • Strong tackling ability; not afraid to support the run and make plays in the open field.
Weaknesses:
  • Occasional struggles with footwork; can become too aggressive and lose balance.
  • Inconsistent in off-man coverage; needs to improve technique when giving space.
  • Can be overly reliant on physicality, leading to penalties in the NFL.
  • Needs to refine ball skills to improve his ability to make plays on the ball.
Overall Assessment:

Eli Apple was regarded as one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft. His combination of size, speed, and physicality made him a desirable player for teams looking to bolster their secondary. While still needing some refinement in his technique, his potential to develop into a top-tier cornerback was evident. Teams were particularly drawn to his skill set as a press corner, with the capability to excel in both man and zone coverage.

Projected Draft Position:

Apple was projected to be a first-round pick, with many analysts suggesting he could go as high as the top 10, depending on team needs.