Marcus Maye, S, Florida: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

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Of course, everyone knows about cornerback Jalen Tabor. Equally as important in the secondary is safety Marcus Maye. After electing to return for his senior season, Maye, who would have been a mid-round pick in the 2016 draft, will look to establish himself as a first-round talent.

Last year, he was named a first-team All-American by multiple new outlets and received All-SEC honors as well.

He made 82 tackles, forced five fumbles (recovered two), had two interceptions and broke up six pass attempts. Maye enters 2016 as arguably the nation’s best safety and it’s easy to see why.

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Measurables

5-11

210 pounds

4.54 40 yard dash

Strengths

Maye is an all-around talent, but what separates him from the rest is his ability to finish off plays. Not only does he make every tackles, but he hits hard, causing fumbles or dropped passes. He’s the type of safety who makes plays and doesn’t just react to them.

He’s also versatile. Maye can play man coverage, drop back into a zone or make plays at the line of scrimmage. He’s quick and moves very well, allowing him to stick with receivers.

Check out the above video. Maye gets to the ball and makes the play. He does exactly what an ideal safety should do.

Weaknesses

With Maye’s extreme physicality and aggressiveness comes the occasionally over-pursuit. He’ll try to make a big hit and whiff, attempt to strip a ball and grab a face-mask, or go for a pick and miss the ball. When he reaches the NFL, he’ll likely play a little more under control.

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Outlook

The 2016 season should be another great year for Marcus Maye. Barring an injury, he will continue to dominate in the secondary and will be named an all-american.

Expect Maye to be a first or second round pick. He’s an elite athlete who can change a defense.

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