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Julian Love – CB Notre Dame
5'11 195lbs. Love had an okay combine but his 40 time of 4.54 could have been better. He did have an excellent 3CT and 20YS time. His BJ and VJ were good enough but not overly impressive. Judging from these numbers he may be better served as a slot CB due to his quickness over speed. Love has played heavily for Notre Dame the last 3 years but has really been a starter full time for the last 2 and posted good numbers.
The good. Very good with the play in front of him. One of the best zone CBs in this draft. Good sideline to sideline ability. Good anticipation on short throws. Man skills are decent enough.
The bad. Reads the QB too much at times. Will occasionally bite on a double move and let the WR get behind him. May have issues with bigger physical WRs. Sometimes is too flat footed when he expects a certain kind of pass at the down marker. When the play gets behind him he can panic.
Overall. One of the more balanced CB prospects. Well suited to play both inside and outside in many situations. Doesn't have long speed and can sometimes let the play get behind him. He becomes a much worse CB when his back is to the QB. He didn't play much press but his man skills were okay. To me his strength is in the short area of the zone and sideline to sideline. I want him within 15 yard of the LOS and trying reacting to the plays in front of him. If asked to take a guy on the outside he can do it a little (depending on the guy) but it isn't ideal for him. I see a few parts of his game that should instantly translate and other things he can work on so I think he's a safe pick as a CB who can either fill your nickle or the #2 outside spot if you need him to. I would feel more comfortable with him as your #2 if your team ran a lot of zone as opposed to man, not that he's absolute trash a it. Grade 5.8
5'11 195lbs. Love had an okay combine but his 40 time of 4.54 could have been better. He did have an excellent 3CT and 20YS time. His BJ and VJ were good enough but not overly impressive. Judging from these numbers he may be better served as a slot CB due to his quickness over speed. Love has played heavily for Notre Dame the last 3 years but has really been a starter full time for the last 2 and posted good numbers.
The good. Very good with the play in front of him. One of the best zone CBs in this draft. Good sideline to sideline ability. Good anticipation on short throws. Man skills are decent enough.
The bad. Reads the QB too much at times. Will occasionally bite on a double move and let the WR get behind him. May have issues with bigger physical WRs. Sometimes is too flat footed when he expects a certain kind of pass at the down marker. When the play gets behind him he can panic.
Overall. One of the more balanced CB prospects. Well suited to play both inside and outside in many situations. Doesn't have long speed and can sometimes let the play get behind him. He becomes a much worse CB when his back is to the QB. He didn't play much press but his man skills were okay. To me his strength is in the short area of the zone and sideline to sideline. I want him within 15 yard of the LOS and trying reacting to the plays in front of him. If asked to take a guy on the outside he can do it a little (depending on the guy) but it isn't ideal for him. I see a few parts of his game that should instantly translate and other things he can work on so I think he's a safe pick as a CB who can either fill your nickle or the #2 outside spot if you need him to. I would feel more comfortable with him as your #2 if your team ran a lot of zone as opposed to man, not that he's absolute trash a it. Grade 5.8