Cody Core is the definition of a renaissance man. As a freshman and sophomore, he saw action at receiver and special teams. In the following season, the former Rebel played on all three sides of the ball, getting reps at defensive back in addition to his prior positions.
Coach Hugh Freeze finally decided on where to put Core in his junior season: wide receiver. In his final two seasons, he totaled 78 receptions for over 1200 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Measurables
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs.
40-yard dash: 4.47 seconds
Bench press: 14 reps
Strengths
Considering he played so many positions at Ole Miss, Core is extremely versatile. A valuable trait in the NFL. He has also developed as a wide receiver rather quickly.
Considering the numbers he put up with only two seasons solely at receiver, Core has the potential to improve a lot with more reps under his belt.
Check out one of Core’s two touchdowns against Boise State. He has great strides and shows his consistent speed, an underrated aspect of his game.
He has great size that allows him to shield off defensive backs and snatch jump balls. His size also allows him to block defensive backs and create holes for teammates. On special teams, Core is a sure-fire tackler, adding to his solid resume.
Weaknesses
One of the negatives of having his size is a lack of acceleration. While he has long strides, he is not very quick off of the line. He also struggles to make sharp cuts.
Another thing to keep in mind is his lack of experience at wide receiver. He has only played two full seasons exclusively at the position, meaning there may be some kinks to work out.
Outlook
As a guy who played second-fiddle to Laquan Tredwell, Core showed bright spots throughout his campaign. His versatility will prove to be extremely beneficial at the next level. Teams love players that can compete on multiple sides of the ball.
Core will most likely go undrafted. However, if he can translate his strong special teams play to the next level, Core could see some time in the NFL.