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Corn Elder, CB, Miami (FL): 2017 Draft Scouting Report

By Sam Beckenstein

Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Clinton Lynch (22) is brought down by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Corn Elder (29) during the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Clinton Lynch (22) is brought down by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Corn Elder (29) during the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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Prospect Overview: Elder came to Miami (Fl) from The Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee as a four star athlete, the No. 8 athlete in his class. He transitioned to cornerback and made a difficult switch into a productive career with 158 tackles, three interceptions, six sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 27 pass breakups.

Aside from one of the best names in college football, Corn Elder is also one of the more interesting prospects in the draft. Elder earned First Team All-ACC honors this season after starting all 13 games, having 76 tackles, 12 pass breakups, a pick, and three sacks. His solid campaign this season caused his name to slide up draft boards.

Despite a productive 2016 causing him to rise, he has always been a steady producer. Elder’s size could cause concerns and reduce his role to the slot, but he is still worth a look. He’s a dark horse player who could tear up the combine in the quickness drills and 40 yard dash if he trains right.

Measurables:

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 180 lbs.

Class: Senior

Games Watched:

2016: Florida State, North Carolina

2015: Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech

Strengths:

Elder is a great athlete, as his high school rankings show, he was the 7th overall running back in his class (Rivals) and the 8th best athlete (24/7). Good ball skills, can breakup passes as his 29 total show. Physical corner who can get after the ball and stop ball carriers in their tracks. Great coverage skills and physicality will boost his stock. Shows good anticipation and instincts. Adds upside as a special teams player and returner (485 yards and two touchdowns). Has the intangibles you look for in a player at the next level.

Weaknesses:

While he has good skills, he is missing some key elements, mainly size. He isn’t a lengthy corner, and isn’t a big guy standing at only 5’10” 180 pounds. That will certainly be a knock on him, but his skills outweigh the size. More quickness than speed, not going to close gaps as fast if he gets burnt deep. Doesn’t project to be an outside corner in the NFL due to his size, he’s a slot corner at best which could turn some teams away.

Pro Comparison: Buster Skrine

Projection: Round 4

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