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10 sleeper prospects who could become high draft picks in 2020 NFL Draft

By Nicholas Perlich

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 13: Yetur Gross-Matos #99 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates against Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 13: Yetur Gross-Matos #99 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates against Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans on October 13, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Trevon Grimes #8 of the Florida Gators attempts to make a reception against DeMarkus Acy #2 of the Missouri Tigers during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Trevon Grimes #8 of the Florida Gators attempts to make a reception against DeMarkus Acy #2 of the Missouri Tigers during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Cornerback: DeMarkus Acy, Missouri

The 2020 NFL Draft is shaping up to have a loaded cornerback class. DeMarkus Acy is a forgotten man when discussing some of the better players at the position, however.

Acy is a former 3-star safety recruit who only got one other offer from a Power 5 school (Iowa St.) team during his recruitment. He has since made a successful and profitable move to cornerback since arriving at Missouri.

Acy has great size at 6-2 and 195 pounds. He is long, lanky and knows how to use his frame in coverage. He has excellent ball skills as evidenced by his 3 interceptions and 10 pass breakups last season.

He is at his best in zone coverage when he can keep his eyes on the quarterback and make a play on the ball. He is also solid in man coverage where he uses his length well to make up for a lack of speed at times. Lastly, he is not afraid to tackle and tackle hard in run support or on screens.

You won’t hear Acy’s name mentioned as one of the best cornerbacks in the 2020 draft class. At least at the beginning of the year, and that’s a mistake. Everything about his game screams first-round pick and excellent cornerback at the next level.

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