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Topic subjectPaul Dawson, TCU (6'2, 230)
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2409518, Paul Dawson, TCU (6'2, 230)
Posted by will_5198, Sun Jan-11-15 09:53 PM
He's all-around solid. He'll give you some pop in run support, although he's one of those guys that tends to duck and slide around blockers when he can. Where he really flashes is zone coverage: he's smart (sees through decoy routes that cross his face), stays calm in his drop and his ball skills are definitely above average. He tied for the national lead in interceptions (four) this season among non-defensive backs, a couple of which were impressive snags that plenty safeties couldn't make.

He's limited athletically, but will make all the plays within his ability. Fourth round.

+ Solid tackler who gets his man down once he's squared up
+ Smooth, smart zone defender
- Lacks pursuit speed and top athleticism
- His knack in zone doesn't apply at all to man coverage; he mauls guys and gets run away from down the seams