Josh Harvey-Clemons, S, Louisville: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

For such a promising recruit, the first half of Josh Harvey-Clemons’ collegiate career was a major disappointment. Harvey-Clemons, a five-star safety coming out of high school, began at Georgia. That’s where his troubles began. First came “The Miracle at Jordan-Hare.” Nearing the end of the Bulldogs’ crucial 2013 match-up at Auburn, Josh tipped what would have been the game-sealing interception right into the hands of Tiger receiver Ricardo Lewis., resulting in a crushing defeat for Georgia. Then, following a string of off-the-field incidents, he was dismissed from the program. He ended up at Louisville, where he has capitalized on his potential. Last season, Harvey-Clemons made 88 stops (more than his two-year combined total at Georgia), hauled in three interceptions and forced a fumble. Needless to say, Josh Harvey-Clemons has blossomed as a Cardinal and is destined for NFL stardom.

Measurables

6-5

230 pounds

4.59 40-yard dash

Strengths

You’ll be hard pressed to find a safety with better size than JHC. He has a ridiculous frame which allows him to roam the box like a linebacker and be physical with big receivers. He also knows how to use his size to intimidate the offense. He hits hard, covers a lot of ground and makes plays in the backfield.

His frame also makes him versatile. He projects to be a safety/linebacker hybrid at the next level, a position that continues to increase in popularity as the NFL becomes more pass-heavy. Wherever he plays on the field, Harvey-Clemons is a sure tackler.

He’s also resilient. Remember how he was “responsible” for Georgia’s loss to Auburn in 2013? Check out the above video to see how he got revenge (Hint: Harvey-Clemons played the best game of his career.

Weaknesses

Josh Harvey-Clemons’ main weakness is his off-the-field actions. Has he matured since he left Georgia? NFL front offices hope so. While his crimes aren’t too serious (marijuana usage), he is still a repeat offender. He’s under a microscope so he must keep a clean slate from here on out.