Another Interesting FS prospect

[Guest TerraTor]

Didnt run 40 so its wait and see

Good size, instincts, etc.

Great Ballhawk

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQf7WNWk7aQ

 

 

 

http://cdsdraft.com/profile.php?id=4323

 

Not sure if hed be around, but who knows.

[defiantgiant]

I would love it if Burnett made it to the 3rd, and I think it's not out of the question, given how many good safeties are ahead of him. NFLDraftScout has a 2nd-3rd grade on him, and I could see him slipping a little since he didn't run the 40 at the Combine. His estimated 40 is in the mid-to-low 4.5 range, which is fine for a safety, especially one his size (he's 6'1" 210 pounds.) Here's the NDS report on him:

Overview

Burnett had a breakout season as a sophomore. He tied for the national lead with seven interceptions, led the Yellow Jackets in total tackles (93) and solo tackles (62) and earned All-American honors. Burnett wasn't inexperienced, even though he started just one game as a freshman. He played in every game and led the Yellow Jackets with three interceptions in 2007. His 2009 production (85 tackles, 48 solos and four interceptions) was solid, and the playmaking Burnett proved that his sophomore season was no fluke. His 14 career interceptions rank second in Georgia Tech history. Blessed with protoytpical size, Burnett's final grade might be determined by his time in the 40-yard dash. NFL teams have plenty of options on draft day at safety, considering the influx of underclassmen, but don't expect them to wait long to nab a natural playmaker like Burnett. A top-75 grade and quick ascension into an NFL lineup appears likely.

 

Analysis

Read & React: Reliable instincts for the position. Diagnoses the play and accelerates quickly to the ball, showing little wasted motion. Understands his role as the last line of defense and takes good angles to limit the damage.

 

Man Coverage: A bit high in his backpedal, but can flip his hips to turn and run with receivers. Changes direction quickly enough that he was often asked to drop down as a nickel cornerback and appears to have the fluidity and break on the ball to do so at the next level. Good hand strength to press at the line of scrimmage. Keeps his hands on the receiver at the start of his route to disrupt timing with the quarterback. Quick, active hands to fight with the receiver as the ball arrives. Good ball skills (14 career INTs).

 

Zone Coverage: An alert zone defender, Burnett understands his role and the role of his teammates. Recognizes holes in the zone and is quick to react. Sneaks a peek back at the quarterback and breaks on the ball quickly. Has the straight-line speed and agility to change direction necessary in being a true centerfielder in three-deep coverage and the range for two-deep.

 

Closing/Recovery: Sneaks a peek into the backfield to read the quarterback's eyes. Generates speed quickly out of his breaks and shows a late burst to close. Locates the ball quickly and competes for the jump ball. Highpoints the ball and has the body control and strength in his hands to come down with the contested interception.

 

Run Support: Willing and active in run support. Attacks the line of scrimmage, but will take questionable angles to the ball and is too often forced to re-direct at the last moment and latch on for a drag-down tackle, rather than applying a forceful pop. Willing to take on blockers, but prefers to elude and make the tackle himself.

 

Tackling: Flashes some pop as a hitter. Can be an intimidating presence over the middle. Often leads with his shoulder rather than wrapping up. Generally a reliable wrap-up open-field tackler. Takes questionable angles when coming down in run support, forcing himself to lunge and latch on to the ballcarrier attempting to cut back against him. Has the strong, accurate hands to grab hold for the pull-down tackle, but this is an area in which he could improve. Stronger NFL runners will be able to break away from his arm tackles.

 

Intangibles: Elected to leave early despite what some characterized as a "disappointing" 2009 season. Signed with Georgie Tech as a highly touted prep prospect. Received offers from Alabama, Florida and Georgia. First career touchdown came on an INT return against 2009 No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford in 2008.

[Guest TerraTor]

Sounds like a dang good prospect Im guessing

[defiantgiant]

Sounds like a dang good prospect Im guessing

I'd definitely be happy with drafting him in the 3rd. If it weren't a banner year for safeties he'd probably be gone by the mid-2nd.