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Utah Football: Predicting where Utes will land in 2020 NFL Draft

By Dante Pryor

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Utah Utes intercepts a Jacob Eason #10 of the Washington Huskies pass and returns it for a 39 yard for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Utah Utes top the Washington Huskies 33-28. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Utah Utes intercepts a Jacob Eason #10 of the Washington Huskies pass and returns it for a 39 yard for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Utah Utes top the Washington Huskies 33-28. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back Terrell Burgess of Utah runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back Terrell Burgess of Utah runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Terrell Burgess. player. 45. Safety. Utah. 3. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Terrell Burgess is a roster builder sort of player. He is not an perennial All-Pro prospect, but he is a guy who can be a bedrock of a secondary that teammates love to play with. He developed slowly but steadily at Utah converting from cornerback to safety.

His coaches and teammates at Utah praised Burgess for his preparation. He loves film and takes the time to understand his opponents and how offenses are going to attack. His willingness to prepare the way he does has helped his field vision and instincts.

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Because he is so prepared and heady, Burgess rarely gets beat deep at safety or falls for route fakes. The senior safety sheds open field blocks on perimeter run plays and slip screens. His discipline coupled with his physical traits makes him a true value pick.

Physically, Burgess has NFL traits. He has the size — 5-11 and 202 pounds — to play safety in today’s NFL and the speed — 4.46 in the 40-yard dash — to come down and defend the slot receiver. You love the backpedal and footwork he possesses when either covering the deep half or covering the slot.

Teams love his versatility in coverage. Not only is he versatile in coverage, but Burgess is willing in run support as well. While not a thumper, Terrell will come toward the line of scrimmage and is a capable tackler.

Denver is a team that needs safety help, but they are most likely to use their early-round picks to give young quarterback Drew Lock some weapons on offense. Look for Denver to address defense in the middle rounds.

With three picks in the third round, the Broncos use one of those to nab Burgress.

Projection: Third round (Broncos)

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