Tatonka
04-05-2007, 07:47 AM
Daymeion Hughes - 5'11", 192lbs.
a lot of other cbs are getting pushed ahead of him because they "worked out well".. Hughes ran a 4.6 at the combine.. then ran a 4.51 at his proday.. but the combine numbers did their damage.. people seem to be looking at him differently.
and guys like chris houston, who ran 4.3s and 4.4s, are now rising up the boards.
i am fine with that.. because if a guy like hughes is there in the 2nd round.. he is worth the pick.. or using our 2 thirds to get back into the second to get him.. i cant imagine that a guy of his talent level would make it to the 3rd, but i think the guy is a stud.
i listened to his interview yesterday on sirius, and i was so impressed by his demeanor.. the way he handled himself.
he was by far the best cb at the senior bowl and the guy is just a natural ball hawk.
there have been some cbs that have dropped in the past that have great instincts and great football speed.. and fit in perfectly in the cover 2... think rhonde barber..
i wouldnt be mad if the bills added this guy.
Daymeion Hughes
CB, California
War Room analysis
Coverage skills: Consistently stays on receivers' hips in nearly all types of coverage despite lacking elite speed and explosiveness. Shows a compact and efficient backpedal, and transitions out of it quickly to close on passes in front of him in a flash. Cuts in front of receivers to make tough interceptions. Excels in most tight man-to-man situations; is most effective when keeping hands on receivers and being physical throughout routes. Reads quarterbacks well in zone coverage, closing fast to play the ball. Grade: 8.5
Run/pass recognition: Shows great instincts, a big reason for elite productivity in the pass-happy Pac-10 despite lacking elite speed and explosiveness. Does not get fooled by play-action fakes or double moves. Doesn't bite on receivers' dips and fakes in their routes. Grade: 8.5
Closing speed: Is biggest deficiency. Shows a good burst on passes in front of him but struggles to recover once losing a step in man-to-man. This will limit him from being as productive in the NFL. Grade: 6.5
Ball skills: Is outstanding; consistently breaks up passes and gets in position for interceptions. Excels with his back to the quarterback in man-to-man coverage downfield; gets head and hands turned quickly to make tough picks. Grade: 9.0
Run support: When aggressive, comes up quickly in run support to make physical tackles. Does not always work hard; sometimes can be blocked out of plays easily. Grade: 7.0
Bottom line: Hughes, also known as "Donte," has the tools to be a good NFL cornerback, and could move into the top half of the first round if able to show improved speed (run in the 4.4 range) in workouts. Hughes will start early in his NFL career and be productive. He is best suited to go to a team that plays the Tampa-2 style of defense where the cornerbacks get coverage help downfield and can focus on playing passes in front of them.
a lot of other cbs are getting pushed ahead of him because they "worked out well".. Hughes ran a 4.6 at the combine.. then ran a 4.51 at his proday.. but the combine numbers did their damage.. people seem to be looking at him differently.
and guys like chris houston, who ran 4.3s and 4.4s, are now rising up the boards.
i am fine with that.. because if a guy like hughes is there in the 2nd round.. he is worth the pick.. or using our 2 thirds to get back into the second to get him.. i cant imagine that a guy of his talent level would make it to the 3rd, but i think the guy is a stud.
i listened to his interview yesterday on sirius, and i was so impressed by his demeanor.. the way he handled himself.
he was by far the best cb at the senior bowl and the guy is just a natural ball hawk.
there have been some cbs that have dropped in the past that have great instincts and great football speed.. and fit in perfectly in the cover 2... think rhonde barber..
i wouldnt be mad if the bills added this guy.
Daymeion Hughes
CB, California
War Room analysis
Coverage skills: Consistently stays on receivers' hips in nearly all types of coverage despite lacking elite speed and explosiveness. Shows a compact and efficient backpedal, and transitions out of it quickly to close on passes in front of him in a flash. Cuts in front of receivers to make tough interceptions. Excels in most tight man-to-man situations; is most effective when keeping hands on receivers and being physical throughout routes. Reads quarterbacks well in zone coverage, closing fast to play the ball. Grade: 8.5
Run/pass recognition: Shows great instincts, a big reason for elite productivity in the pass-happy Pac-10 despite lacking elite speed and explosiveness. Does not get fooled by play-action fakes or double moves. Doesn't bite on receivers' dips and fakes in their routes. Grade: 8.5
Closing speed: Is biggest deficiency. Shows a good burst on passes in front of him but struggles to recover once losing a step in man-to-man. This will limit him from being as productive in the NFL. Grade: 6.5
Ball skills: Is outstanding; consistently breaks up passes and gets in position for interceptions. Excels with his back to the quarterback in man-to-man coverage downfield; gets head and hands turned quickly to make tough picks. Grade: 9.0
Run support: When aggressive, comes up quickly in run support to make physical tackles. Does not always work hard; sometimes can be blocked out of plays easily. Grade: 7.0
Bottom line: Hughes, also known as "Donte," has the tools to be a good NFL cornerback, and could move into the top half of the first round if able to show improved speed (run in the 4.4 range) in workouts. Hughes will start early in his NFL career and be productive. He is best suited to go to a team that plays the Tampa-2 style of defense where the cornerbacks get coverage help downfield and can focus on playing passes in front of them.