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2674023, S Deionte Thompson, Alabama
Posted by will_5198, Thu Sep-27-18 10:17 PM
This is what I'm talking about. I haven't seen a centerfielder with this much natural range since Earl. He is *that* good in single-high. Spiderman over the middle, all arms and legs, and closes on throws with so much pace even the quarterbacks can't believe he got there in time.

Lots of safeties are fast and twitchy, but what separates him is his anticipation. Even as an inexperienced guy -- he didn't start until the CFB Playoffs last year -- he reads routes like a fifth-year senior. That's an extra sense only the great ones have, and I think he could the next one.

+ Fluidity and acceleration in deep coverage that you cannot teach
+ High-level ball skills, a finisher who could lead the NFL in interceptions one day

- Underweight tackler who can be average if he keeps his form