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NFL Draft 2016: Pro comparisons for top 10 prospects

By Gabe Encinas

Jan 10, 2015; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during pre game warmups against the Illinois State Redbirds at Pizza Hut Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2015; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during pre game warmups against the Illinois State Redbirds at Pizza Hut Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) and defensive back Marcus Maye (20) combine to tackle Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) and defensive back Marcus Maye (20) combine to tackle Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Coming out of Florida, I like the comparison of Joe Haden for Vernon Hargreaves III. A bit lofty, yes. But both are extremely quick, can play press, go through a man or zone look. Hargreaves is a little smaller, checking in a 5’10” but he has a solid build at 204 pounds.

He’ll be a physical corner that can adjust on the fly. Having him as a stand alone corner might be tough, possibly projecting better as a nickel corner. He’ll be able to match up better against the smaller receivers, especially with his physicality, but his speed might be a corner.

One problem with Hargreaves is that he isn’t necessarily fast. He’s quick, but not fast. He can move his feet to get in position and press the receiver, but if he gets beat, there’s no telling if he’ll be able to recover. You’re not going to be able to find the perfect corner in the draft, so his speed or lack thereof shouldn’t play a huge role. After all, he is a projected top-10 pick.

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