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Marshon Lattimore (Ohio St.) - 2017 NFL Draft Pick #11 by NO

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Marshon Lattimore (2017 NFL Draft)

Player Profile:
  • Name: Marshon Lattimore
  • College: Ohio State
  • Position: Cornerback
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 192 lbs
Strengths:
  • Exceptional athleticism with impressive speed and agility.
  • Strong ball skills, demonstrating the ability to make plays on the ball.
  • Good instincts and awareness in coverage, capable of reading the quarterback's eyes.
  • Strong man-to-man coverage skills, able to stay with receivers and limit separation.
  • Physical at the line of scrimmage, effectively jamming receivers.
Weaknesses:
  • Inconsistent tackling technique; needs to improve in run support.
  • Missed some games in college due to hamstring injuries, raising durability concerns.
  • Can be overly aggressive at times, leading to penalties.
Overall Assessment:

Marshon Lattimore is considered one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft, showcasing a combination of size, speed, and skill. His experience at Ohio State against high-level competition has prepared him well for the NFL. While he has some areas to improve, particularly in tackling and consistency, his potential to be a shutdown corner and make an immediate impact in the league is very high.

Projected Draft Position:

Lattimore is projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, with several teams in need of a cornerback likely to consider him early in the first round.