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Def. Backs
EDITOR'S NOTE: During the weeks leading up to the 2008 NFL Draft AF.com will offer some video, notes and quotes about some of the top prospects at each position. This week, we look at defensive backs.
RELATED LINKS:
- FEATURES: Antoine Cason | Mike Jenkins | Tom Zbikowski
- PHOTOS: Photos of some of the 2008 NFL Draft prospects
- NFL DRAFT: Draft coverage from AtlantaFalcons.com
- SCOUTING COMBINE: AF.com at the Scouting Combine
- SENIOR BOWL: AF.com at the Senior Bowl
Cornerback Prospects (Listed Alphabetically)
| Name | School | Height | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason, Antoine | Arizona | 6'0" | 185 | Video | Highlight |
| Godfrey, Charles | Iowa | 6'1" | 208 | Audio | Highlight |
| Jackson, Chevis | LSU | 6'0" | 190 | Video | Highlight |
| Jenkins, Mike | South Florida | 6'0" | 200 | Highlight |
| McKelvin, Leodis | Troy | 5'11" | 190 | Video | Highlight |
| Porter, Tracy | Indiana | 5'11" | 185 | Audio | Highlight |
| Rodgers-Cromartie, Dominique | Tenn St. | 6'2" | 170 | Video | Highlight |
| Smith, Reggie | Oklahoma | 6'0" | 199 | Highlight |
| Talib, Aqib | Kansas | 6'1" | 201 | Video | Highlight |
| Thomas, Terrell | Southern Cal. | 6'1" | 195 | Highlight |
Safety Prospects (Listed Alphabetically)
| Name | School | Height | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Jamar | Michigan | 6'2" | 210 | Video | Highlight |
| Barrett, Josh | Arizona St. | 6'3" | 231 | |
| DeCoud, Thomas | California | 6'2" | 204 | Audio | Highlight |
| Griffin, Marcus | Texas | 6'0" | 202 | Video | Highlight |
| Horton, Chris | UCLA | 6'1" | 209 | |
| Johnson, Tyrell | Arkansas St. | 6'1" | 195 | |
| Morgan, DaJuan | North Carolina St. | 6'1" | 200 | Highlight |
| Phillips, Kenny | Miami | 6'2" | 203 | Video | Highlight |
| Steltz, Craig | LSU | 6'2" | 209 | Highlight |
| Zbikowski, Tom | Notre Dame | 6'0" | 210 | Video | Highlight |
What They're Saying
Defensive Back Prospects on the Combine, Senior Bowl and Heading to the NFL...
"In the mental aspect it is, but there is definitely a physical aspect that is only there in football and brings a new dimension. But the strategy, thinking ahead, recalling when you played them before, what moves you like to go to, what opening you like to go to, is like chess. So they are similar." - Michigan safety Jamar Adams comparing football to chess
“That’s benefited me greatly. That’s a thing a lot of people don’t realize, that I’ve had coaching since high school from someone who’s played at the highest level of football. He taught me a lot of things from high school to college to now. It’s been a blessing for me to have him.” - Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason on his father, Wendell's playing career with the Falcons
"Hard worker. Always around the ball. Whenever you see the ball I’ll be right there. Around the play, making plays, good tackler. Just a leader and a field general out there." - California safety Thomas DeCoud on his playing style
"The program that's there. The guys work really hard. We have great coaches and perform well. Coaches see we can play on that level and take us in the first round." - Miami safety Kenny Phillips on his college's success in the first round
"My coverage and ball skills. I have the ability to catch the ball away from my body, just like a receiver. I have the ability to cover and blanket receivers." - Indiana cornerback Tracy Porter on his skill set
"I feel like I've got to do three out of three, the Senior Bowl, here and then my pro day. I feel like I've got to go out and put up incredible numbers just to get an opportunity." - Tennessee State cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on entering the NFL from a small school
"It's pretty similar. I've been training in Chicago, pretty much by myself. I didn't go to any of those training camps in California or Florida or Arizona. I've pretty much been by myself. Obviously it's not the most fun thing to do, but it's something that's necessary. It teaches you what it takes to be in the NFL." - Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski comparing football and boxing training
