Austin Jordan

Possesses good size for a defensive back, whether playing corner or projecting to safety. Above average height with good length and an athletic build. Has predominantly played cornerback through his junior season, but could project better in the long run as a deep safety. Very good linear athlete with proven straight-line speed in a track environment. Ran a 10.98 100 as a freshman and an 11.04 100 as a junior. Also has posted several 200-meter times between 22.15 and 22.02, a PR from Spring 2021. Flashes the speed to run with wideouts on vertical shots. Length aids in ability to disrupt at the catch point. Long levers also a factor in stripping ability, which he flashed multiple times as a junior. Sometimes sacrifices tackling technique to go for the ball overzealously. Often arrives high as a tackler. Lateral fluidity and turn-and-locate skills can improve in man coverage. Will be dangerous as a back-end defender if horizontal ability catches up to forward-oriented play. Projects to the high-major level as a potentially position-versatile defensive back with terrific raw tools and straight-line speed that could foster a ceiling beyond college.

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