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ShowtimeSBMVP · 03:53 PM

This the the guy i want in the draft.

Calvin Pryor – Safety

Pryor is a third-year junior and has been starting since his freshman year. He is a big, physical safety who loves to hit and throw his body around. His estimated size is 6’2 -210, and he has very good play speed. I would estimate his speed at 4.48. To go along with size and speed, Pryor is a very good athlete. He can change direction, plays with bend, and has a smooth turn. He shows he has a quick and low back pedal and can come out of his pedal and break on the ball without wasted steps.

Depending on the defense called, Pryor can be lined up both deep or near the line of scrimmage. He is an instinctive, quick reacting player who almost always seems to be in the right position. He is very good in run support, reacting quickly and being physical. He comes up and does a very good job getting rid of blocks and is an excellent tackler. He is one of the more explosive tacklers I have seen this year. Pryor is a top competitor who consistently chases the ball and always takes good angles.

In coverage, you don’t see him in man coverage much, but he is a very good zone player who does an excellent job picking up receivers crossing into his zone. He has excellent range to get to the sideline and help out over the top. His awareness is usually very good, but I did see him blow a coverage in one game where he was late reacting to a receiver breaking deep. Other than that play, his reactions have been good. While you don’t see him play man-to-man coverage, he has the tools to be a very good man-cover player. You see his hips and turn ability while in zone.

Pryor is one of the better safeties I have seen this year. He has the tools to be a top NFL safety and can play either strong or free. He has excellent size and can be a violent hitter. I see him as a starter his rookie year. A very solid “A” level player who should be drafted high.

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McBeard · 01-09-2014, 08:23 PM

I think it would be cool to have Pryor because he and Berry are interchangeable. That would be a significant plus for our defense and it would be a concern for other teams. I still like Pryor the best but he does need to run a good forty to play FS. I think he will do it. He covers a lot of ground in the film.

Clinton-Dix scares me. I honestly think Lewis might be a better tackler. Clinton-Dix is a boom or bust player. If he doesn't pan out to be a ball hawk he's a straight up bust. If you draft him you are counting on him to be an immediate playmaker but you never know. Ed Reed was a very similar prospect.

I'm starting to wonder if Flowers is our best option at FS. He tackles like a safety and he's smart. He doesn't really fit our scheme at CB and this could work out well. I also think Cooper is ready to start.

01-07-2014, 03:48 PM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3546009	Calvin Pryor Safety This the the guy i want in the draft. Calvin Pryor – Safety Pryor is a third-year junior and has been starting since his freshman year. He is a big, physical safety who loves to hit and throw his body around. His estimated size is 6’2 -210, and he has very good play speed. I would estimate his speed at 4.48. To go along with size and speed, Pryor is a very good athlete. He can change direction, plays with bend, and has a smooth turn. He shows he has a quick and low back pedal and can come out of his pedal and break on the ball without wasted steps. Depending on the defense called, Pryor can be lined up both deep or near the line of scrimmage. He is an instinctive, quick reacting player who almost always seems to be in the right position. He is very good in run support, reacting quickly and being physical. He comes up and does a very good job getting rid of blocks and is an excellent tackler. He is one of the more explosive tacklers I have seen this year. Pryor is a top competitor who consistently chases the ball and always takes good angles. In coverage, you don’t see him in man coverage much, but he is a very good zone player who does an excellent job picking up receivers crossing into his zone. He has excellent range to get to the sideline and help out over the top. His awareness is usually very good, but I did see him blow a coverage in one game where he was late reacting to a receiver breaking deep. Other than that play, his reactions have been good. While you don’t see him play man-to-man coverage, he has the tools to be a very good man-cover player. You see his hips and turn ability while in zone. Pryor is one of the better safeties I have seen this year. He has the tools to be a top NFL safety and can play either strong or free. He has excellent size and can be a violent hitter. I see him as a starter his rookie year. A very solid “A” level player who should be drafted high. Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 01-07-2014 at 03:53 PM..
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01-09-2014, 08:23 PM	#17
McBeard Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	I think it would be cool to have Pryor because he and Berry are interchangeable. That would be a significant plus for our defense and it would be a concern for other teams. I still like Pryor the best but he does need to run a good forty to play FS. I think he will do it. He covers a lot of ground in the film. Clinton-Dix scares me. I honestly think Lewis might be a better tackler. Clinton-Dix is a boom or bust player. If he doesn't pan out to be a ball hawk he's a straight up bust. If you draft him you are counting on him to be an immediate playmaker but you never know. Ed Reed was a very similar prospect. I'm starting to wonder if Flowers is our best option at FS. He tackles like a safety and he's smart. He doesn't really fit our scheme at CB and this could work out well. I also think Cooper is ready to start. Last edited by McBeard; 01-09-2014 at 08:29 PM..
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