DeMarcco Hellams

Wide shoulders and is comfortable with 6-1, 203-pound frame. One-time receiver prospect bulked up and is strong, instinctive, can play in the box or free safety. Has ability to run down hill and make big hit at high rate of speed. Great body control with plus change of direction. Physical, fast and has good ball skills. Possesses closing speed in the passing and running games. Can line up as a nickel back and cover the slot. Jams well at the line when in man coverage. Shows loose hips to turn and run with receivers. Tracks the ball well. Gets off blocks on the edge and makes tackles. Very smart player who takes good angles. Needs to continue to develop his technique, particularly his footwork in transitioning from backpedal to running. Concern about how much more he can develop physically. Can start for two-plus years at an elite Power 5 school and is a second- to-fourth-round NFL draft prospect.