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NFL Draft 2018: Way-too-early ranking of top Pac-12 prospects

By Erich Hilkert

Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks to an ESPN reporter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks to an ESPN reporter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Iman Marshall (8) celebrates making an interception against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first quarter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Iman Marshall (8) celebrates making an interception against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first quarter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Iman Marshall is a potential lockdown cornerback in the NFL, having already proven to be one at the college level. He has great size at 6-feet 1-inch and 200 pounds.

Marshall had eight deflections in 2016 and nine deflections in his freshman season in 2015. He had three interceptions both during the 2015 season and again in 2016.

In 2015, he finished with 67 tackles, while that number dipped to 52 tackles in 2016. Marshall did shine brightest in key games in 2016, finishing with a season-high nine total tackles and three passes defended in a narrow 21-17 win against Colorado.

Improving draft stock

Marshall is extremely physical and possesses solid technique with the ability to jam receivers, but he’s been flanked by All-American Adoree Jackson his first two seasons. So, the question is: How will he fare with less talent surrounding him?

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