Cornerback

Wake Forest

6-0 193

40 time: 4.37

Draft board overall prospect rank: #32

Draft board cornerback rank: #3

Overall rating: 83*

             3/21/10: With all of the extremely athletic players in this draft class, it can be easy to overlook Brandon Ghee, but he should not be overlooked. He’s raw, but he has huge upside and has shown flashes of brilliance in the past. He also looked great in the Senior Bowl. In addition to his 4.37 speed at 6-0 193, Ghee is very competent in both man and zone schemes as a shutdown corner who quarterbacks don’t like to throw on. He’s very tall and frustrating for wide receivers and has the athleticism to match up with most receivers. He needs polishing, but I have no question about the fact that he could be a future starting cornerback or more in the NFL, even if he starts out as a nickel or a depth guy. As good as he is against the pass, he may be better against the run. He’s one of the strongest cornerbacks against the run in this draft class and that certainly will help him get early playing time. If he falls at cornerback, he could play at safety, as despite his relatively small size, he’s a very sound tackler and takes great routes to the ball. He’s very strong and athletic and is not easily blocked by wide receivers. In addition to his natural athleticism, you have to love his fundamentals, his instincts, and his timing. He seems like he was made to be a defensive back. He needs more polishing, but he should be getting a lot more recognition than he is.

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