Jaylen McClain

Has verified size with slight plus length and frame to play at 195 pounds. Has good speed markers but room for improvement. Offers versatility as cornerback, safety or nickel. Takes snaps on both sides of ball and possesses coveted dual-sport profile. Has personal-best of 11.06 in 100 meters in 22.77 in 200. During several live evals, including a camp and game, shows to be a fluid athlete with hip looseness to turn and run with receiver. Physical aspect shows most when playing safety. Is willing to jam at line of scrimmage and can re-route receivers. Is comfortable in backpedal and uses hips well transition into driving on balls in front of him. Smart player with instincts. Has good body control. Willing to make plays in the running game. Understands how to set edge to keep play inside. Strong form tackler. Shows closing speed toward ball carrier. Has to continue to work on getting off blocks and being active in run game when play is not to his side of field. Has to continue to increase speed. Starter at a strong Power 5 program early in career. Has NFL draft potential.