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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Andre Patton (88) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Andre Patton (88) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

When watching tape on other Ohio State Buckeyes defensive players, one guy that keeps showing up is Marshon Lattimore. He’s starting to climb up my Top 50, and he could continue to rise as long as he keeps making big plays.

Lattimore has the footwork and recovery speed to contain his assignment all game long. His impressive ball skills also allow him to create turnovers or simply break up passes.

For a cornerback coming in at 6’1”, Lattimore could probably do a better job of using his hands in press coverage. He also struggles to get off blocks when trying to make plays against the run. Still, the talent is there for Lattimore to play in the NFL, the question is just how early he’ll get drafted.

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