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DeAndre Elliott, CB, CSU: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Ross Woomer

Oct 11, 2014; Reno, NV, USA; Colorado State Rams defensive back Elliott DeAndre (13) intercepts a pass by Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Cody Fajardo (not pictured) in the Nevada end zone that preserved their 31-24 win at MacKay Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Reno, NV, USA; Colorado State Rams defensive back Elliott DeAndre (13) intercepts a pass by Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Cody Fajardo (not pictured) in the Nevada end zone that preserved their 31-24 win at MacKay Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /
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DeAndre Elliott totaled between 29 and 33 tackles per season during his four years at Colorado State. He’s intercepted at least one pass per season, including two his true freshman year, one of which being a 76 yard touchdown return.

Although he was never a solidified starter until his senior year at CSU, Elliott’s numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine have certainly turned heads his direction. Elliot’s 20-yard shuttle time ranked second among 37 participating corner backs. His shuttle time of 3.93 seconds ranked only a hundredth of a second slower than first overall (Tavon Young – Temple).

Elliott’s vertical jump of 41 inches ranked second at the Combine. He ranked in the top-10 in two other drills, finishing sixth in the broad jump at 10′ 3”, and eighth in the three-cone drill at 6.93 seconds.

DeAndre Elliott turned in a 40-yard dash time of 4.55 seconds at the Combine but he feels his 40 time can and will improve to around 4.38 seconds.

Measurables

Height: 6′ 1″

Weight: 188 lbs

Arm Length: 32″

Hand Width: 9.62″

Strengths

Elliott has an eye for the football and seems to pick off passes in big moments. His route jumping is well-timed. He has good size for a defensive back and a high vertical for anyone.

He also only allowed one touchdown his senior season.

Elliott’s height, weight, arm length and hand width are all greater than the average NFL corner back’s. He’s versatile and played special teams in college. His quickness, reach and leap are displayed in this block against New Mexico during his senior season.

Weaknesses
His pivot acceleration isn’t the best. His overall acceleration to distance running lack preferable speed and his balance can be improved. He also didn’t play against power-five conference competition on a weekly basis.

Potential Fits

Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers

Final Thoughts

Elliott is projected to go undrafted by NFL “experts.” Pittsburgh Steelers scouts met with Elliott during Colorado State’s pro day. Pittsburgh desperately needs improvement with their secondary after ranking 30th in the league in total defense last season.

Elliott put up consistently impressive numbers throughout all drills at the NFL Scouting Combine. Look for him to not go undrafted, but rather selected late in the sixth or seventh round. Elliott seems to be a legitimate candidate for strengthening struggling secondaries.

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