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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 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

With so many talented cornerbacks in this year’s draft class, Alabama’s Marlon Humphrey isn’t getting a lot of attention. Then again, he hasn’t really stood out since the Crimson Tide’s season opener against USC, but the talent is still there.

Humphrey is a physical corner who thrives in man coverage. When the ball carrier comes his way, he’s more than capable of making the tackle. His long limbs allow him to jam receivers at the line and his closing speed allows him to make plays on the ball.

Although he can get beat deep, Humphrey’s length and speed should help him make a case as one of the better defensive backs in this class. Playing for Nick Saban on an elite Crimson Tide defense probably doesn’t hurt either.

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