2020 NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the Top 10 Cornerbacks

5

Trevon Diggs 7

Scouting Report

A specimen at 6-2 and 207 pounds, Diggs easily passes the eye test when he steps off of the bus for the Crimson Tide. He has the look of a prototypical press man corner as a result of his elite length and size. Once you turn on the tape, he confirms that projection because he is very advanced in his line of scrimmage skills.

Diggs understands the importance of staying square at the line and forcing the receiver to show his hand. He consistently plays low so that he can effortlessly change direction and slide his feet to mirror releases at the line of scrimmage. The press coverage tool belt is full as he also understands when to mix it up and be more aggressive at the line.

He uses his length to disrupt timing at the line and pin receivers to the sideline once they commit vertically. A former wide receiver, Diggs possesses very good ball skills finding the football and making a play on it once it’s in the air. Checking a lot of boxes in press man, Diggs’ concerns arise from when he is tasked with playing away from the line of scrimmage.

His foot speed is good and doesn’t show up as a problem but his technique is inconsistent. He gets lackadaisical in his off-coverage technique, not bending his knees and looking unengaged. He allows receivers to get on his toes and can’t transition because he is playing too high. His change of direction abilities are solid but become sloppy due to not playing in a good stance, hindering his ability to be consistent in driving on routes in front of him.

Trevon Diggs has a lot of tools that will make a team take a chance on him in the first-round but he has to be in heavy press-man scheme. Do not sleep on Diggs as a top prospect in this 2020 NFL Draft.