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Topic subjectEric Rowe, Utah (6'1, 201)
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2402509, Eric Rowe, Utah (6'1, 201)
Posted by will_5198, Tue Dec-23-14 01:48 PM
Hugely impressed by him this year. He was in press coverage a ton, and held up beautifully. Most college corners play for contact first, but he's got great feet and stays balanced in his pedal during the release (rarely opens his hips too early). Shuts down slants and he's got make-up speed when playing off. He's smart, too, not letting himself get picked on rubs and super disciplined against double moves. He started at LCB, but you can put him over slot and showed no drop-off when pressing on the field side.

Every game he was making plays, against offenses that spread out and forced the issue. Great pick in the second round.

+ Much better press technique than Ekpre-Olomu or Williams
+ Long arms and active hands, he breaks up plenty of would-be completions by ripping through the catch or going around the back
- Needs strength and waist is a little high, although it shows up more when he's in run support