2015 NFL Draft Prospects: The Top-10 Most Pro Ready

Sep 27, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Marcus Peters (21) intercepts the ball intended for Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Ty Montgomery (7) during the second half at Husky Stadium. Stanford defeated Washington 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

No. 7: Marcus Peters

Marcus Peters is the best cover corner on the field in the 2015 NFL Draft period, end of discussion. The fact that so many scouts still have him rated in the first round despite his character issues should tell you something. He just looks like the next guy to come into the NFL and have his own island where footballs seldom go.

Impact and Production

As a sophomore in 2013, cornerback Peters made the second team All-Pac-12 team. And as a junior in 2015, Peters appeared to be on his way to the first team All-Pac-12 and All-American. In 2013 and 2014 combined, only 38.1 percent of the passes against him were completed, as he defensed 24 passes and had 8 interceptions.

Ability

Peters was not a combine star with blazing speed, only running a 4.56 40 and his 3-cone drill was over seven seconds. He’s known for being a physical corner, jamming receivers at the line of scrimmage to disrupt routes. He has the size to do so at 6’0″, 197 pounds with 31-inch long arms and fluid hips to turn and mirror.

Understanding

Peters is very aggressive and intimidating with his physical tactics as he himself never hesitates. The guy just knows what he’s doing as route recognition is one of the things he’s best at. He often jumps short routes and plays the receiver very well on deep routes, turning back toward the ball like receiver, getting defenses or interceptions.

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