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2020 NFL Draft: Ohio State football producing three potential top-60 cornerbacks

By Cory Kinnan

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Justin Hilliard #47 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates /bbd4 #4 and Jeff Okudah #1 after intercepting a Penn State Nittany Lions pass in the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Penn State 28-17. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Justin Hilliard #47 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates /bbd4 #4 and Jeff Okudah #1 after intercepting a Penn State Nittany Lions pass in the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Penn State 28-17. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 16: Shaun Wade #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes intercepts a pass intended for Bo Melton #18 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first quarter at SHI Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 16: Shaun Wade #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes intercepts a pass intended for Bo Melton #18 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first quarter at SHI Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Shaun Wade CB

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Scouting Report

Shaun Wade, while just a redshirt sophomore, has proven to be one of the more versatile defensive backs in the 2020 NFL Draft class. Wade has displayed the ability to play outside the numbers, in the nickel (where he is often featured), and also has film playing in the third level of the Buckeyes’ secondary.

At 6-1 and 200 pounds, shows great ability to tackle in the open field after using his efficient mental dexterity to read and react quickly to what is happening in front of him. For being the youngest in this group of three, Wade may be the most cerebral as he seems to always be around the football.

Coming off the edge as a blitzer, picking passes off in the secondary, filling in run support or on quick screens, Wade’s reaction time is elite. With good footwork and agility, Wade covers a ton of ground in zone coverage, but needs to turn his hips quicker as he tends to lose a step in man coverage.

Wade has the tools to thrive at the next level, and he may rise into the first round by the time we are all said and done. With great mental dexterity, range, and versatility, NFL teams are bound to fall in love with Wade; do not be shocked to hear his name called in the top 32 when the 2020 NFL Draft rolls around.

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