DB Minkah Fitzpatrick UA
Strengths: Playmaker who displayed the ability to make plays all over the field at Alabama. Displays the ability to mirror receivers and can undercut receivers and run their route. Tracks the ball well in deep coverage and puts himself in good position to make a play on the ball. Uses his eyes to read the QB in coverage and can sometimes anticipate routes and throws as a result. Will punish a receiver going over the middle against him. Solid wrap up tackler who is very effective in run support and often blows up running plays and screens as an in the box defender. Length and athleticism is constantly on display as a playmaker on defense and special teams. High effort player who doesn't take plays off and will make plays in pursuit.
Weaknesses: Occasionally allows schemed picks to force a bad route and leave his man open in coverage instead of switching coverages with the other defender. Can be beaten in coverage occasionally, though he usually uses his athleticism to recover effectively. Does not time blitzes well and is not very effective as a blitzer. Will occasionally miss a tackle by going for the big hit. Gives too big of a cushion in coverage at times and gets beaten on quick throws when he does.
Other: Can play any secondary position, but will be most effective as a safety in the NFL.
Player Comparison: Eric Berry