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2016 NFL Draft scouting report: Vernon Hargreaves III

By Will Lomas

Nov 21, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Tennessee Titans hold the number one pick in the 2016 NFL Draft (for now) and they have top picks in every round except the fourth. With 5 picks in the top 140, they will have plenty of assets to manipulate the draft to find some great players.

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Whether they move up or down is up to them, but it is time that most of the fans start to really look at the players the Titans could and should be targeting. That is why I will start publishing some of my scouting reports on players in the following weeks.

There are some things I don’t have access to, and neither do most people outside of the NFL. Medical records, extensive background checks, personality tests, charisma, intangibles, and true football intelligence like play comprehension are things that I can only judge based off of the film and what I see and hear about players.

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    • However, from a pure on the field standpoint I can grade how these players might develop in the NFL and whether or not they are a fit for the Titans. Before I publish these, I look at a moderate sample size (at least three games) thanks to the great folks at Draftbreakdown.com and the work they are doing.

    My grading scale looks like this:

    -Absolute must take, the next Reggie White: 100

    -Blue-chip player. Dominant at his position and will be a top-5 player in two years: 99-98

    -Very good starter, 1st round lock: 97-93

    -Above average starter with potential to be very good. Fringe 1st: 92-90

    -Day 2 player who will be an average starter from day 1: 89-80

    -Could start, but should rotate early: 79-70

    -Not a starter, but a developmental player or someone who had great production in college and is worth a look: 69-30

    Do not draft: DND

    Now that you know all that, here is my scouting report:

    Vernon Hargreaves

    CB, Florida

    5’11” 199 lb.

    Games watched: Ole Miss, Florida, New Mexico State

    Pros

    -Explosive athlete that can cover any receiver.

    -Top-end ball skills.

    -Instinctive and keeps his eyes on the QB in zone.

    -Great tackler that understands where to attack (i.e. knees, ankles, etc.)

    -Makes an impact when he hits, often tries to rip the ball out after securing a tackle.

    -Despite his height he beats receivers to the ball in 50/50 situations. High point skills.

    -Special teams experience.

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    Cons

    -Less than ideal height for the position, but rarely shows.

    -Will take chances and miss occasionally. This shows up mostly on double moves deep down the field.

    -Has had some injuries on college.

    Summary

    -He is one of the most explosive defensive players I have seen in recent years. He isn’t quite on the level of Tyrann Mathieu, but he has a much more defined role and is easier to translate to the next level. I think his height and injury issues will scare some teams, but he ability to make plays will make him very enticing to some teams.

    Does he have the versatility of a Jalen Ramsey? No. Is he as physically dominant and aggressive down the field as William Jackson III? No. However, in terms of seeing the ball leave the quarterback’s hand and breaking on the ball, there is no better defensive back in this class. If he were allowed to play in the Cover 3 scheme that Seattle is famous for, he would likely challenge 2015 Marcus Peters in receptions.

    Grade: 96

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