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Originally Posted by staylor26
I can't help but think you're talking about me lol, but every time I've made the comparison, I've clearly said that he's Peters without the elite ball skills. That's a huge difference in ability, so I'm obviously not saying he's in Peters league. He would however be a great #2 across from him.
He is great at sticking to WR's in press man coverage and is competitive as they come. Also, despite what these reports say, he still has an above average football IQ from what I've read/seen. Sounds like he just didn't quite live up to the hype he created about it.
He's less than an inch shorter than Peters with the same arm length and an identical 37.5 inch vertical. Not to mention he plays bigger than he is and is in no way lacking in the physicality department. You're not going to convince me that his size is that big of an issue.
Even Bucky, the guy that reported this, has said all these positives and agrees he should go higher then what he's hearing due to the fall off after that tier. He called Alexander a perfect fit for the Chiefs.
Also, you love to talk about his lack of ball skills, but continue ignore that he allowed 18 receptions all of last year (and 20 in 2014) playing on an island. Shutdown corners do not get oppurtunities for INT's. Ask Sean Smith if you can make a living that way.
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It's extremely difficult for me to see Alexander drafted by us at 28. Dorsey has shown a penchant for drafting guys with very good ball skills/measurables at CB. Yes he took a dip on that with Nelson, but hat was round 3.
Peters was a playmaker at Washington. Everyone knew that. He was strong (19 bench reps) for press man and had essentially everything else you want (barely below 6 ft but still close enough.
Gaines had a record amount of passes defended and always had his hands on the ball in some way. Add the height/length/speed dynamic and it was obvious.
Nelson was probably drafted on the Senior bowl performance alone, but he had solid production with 16 passes defended and 8 INT's in 2 years along with 19 bench reps to show good strength for press man like Peters.
I just don't see it with Alexander. Does this seem like a first rd pick in our system?
-short
-average speed (4.47 40)
-bad interviews at the combine
-average strength (11 bench reps)
There's too many cons here for me to feel comfortable. If Dorsey takes this guy I'll be shocked.