2020 NFL mock draft: Burrow or Young at No. 1? How far does Tua fall?
By Evan Bachman
LSU. Kristian Fulton. 12. Scouting Report. CB. player. 54. Pick Analysis
Philly has to improve upon their abysmal secondary. By PFF’s rankings, the Eagles’ highest-graded cornerback is Malcolm Jenkins, ranked 58th in the NFL. The defense as a whole hasn’t been a disaster as they’ve given 23.7 points per game, which is 20th in the NFL.
Fulton may have entered the draft last year and been a 1st round pick had he not gotten hurt last season after putting up a 88.6 overall grade with a 89.7 coverage grade, according to PFF.
He produced the 3rd highest overall grade for SEC corners at 88.5 this season, according to PFF. Also, Fulton has recorded 30 tackles, one interception and 11 passes defended.
According to draftblaster.com, “He has prototypical size and speed for the position, and has demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of playing corner: covering inside, playing against the run, blitzing.”
“He thrives in man coverage, getting physical at the line, and blanketing his man down the field. He is agile, with smooth hips, and knows how to use his hands at the point of the catch to disrupt passes. He is a willing and able tackler, and can’t be schemed against due to holes in games or unwillingness to get physical.”