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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 defensive backs

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey only needed two seasons to prove himself with the Alabama Crimson Tide. His early entry to the NFL Draft is another sign of a deep class of defensive backs in the 2017 class.

Humphrey racked up 81 total tackles (61 solo, 20 assisted), 13 pass breakups, 6.5 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles and an interception return touchdown in the past two seasons in Tuscaloosa.

He earned freshman All-American honors in 2015 and first-team All-American honors in 2016. He led a secondary scored a lot of defensive touchdowns until it’s final loss of the season. Humphrey recorded an interception return for a touchdown in the team’s season opener over the USC Trojans and seemingly never looked back.

Despite his youth, Humphrey’s got good size at 6-foot-0 and 197-pounds. He’s got good toughness and speed in coverage (4.41 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine) but still a lot to learn. Currently, he’s projected to be a first round pick.

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