Chicago Bears 2017 draft position profiles: Cornerbacks

Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State (6-foot-0, 195 pounds)

Looking at Lattimore’s tape, he looks like a four-year starter. The thing is, he is just a red-shirt sophomore. There is only one season of tape of him as a starter (only 16 total), but wow that season was pretty good.

In 2016, Lattimore recorded 41 tackles and 4 interceptions. He also had 9 passed defended. According to CFBFilmroom.com. opposing quarterbacks targeted him 36 times. He allowed just 13 receptions and one touchdown. he also had only one missed tackle.

Lattimore has the size and speed to cover any number one receiver. His athletic ability stands up above any other corner. He has loose, fluid hips that allow him to change direction quickly. His feet are quick and his speed is elite. Even when he looks beat on a play, his recovery speed helps him get to the ball.

Lattimore is another of those aggressive corners. He won’t shy away from hits, and that goes for run support as well. He is an excellent tackler who uses excellent wrap-up technique as opposed to just lowering his shoulder.

Even though he had an excellent season, Lattimore had injuries he dealt with that kept him from playing more. The medical report on him during the Combine will go far in determining how high he goes. Some teams may shy away from him because of that and his inexperience.

I rate Lattimore as the top cornerback in the draft. He has the body, the skills and the instincts to have a very successful NFL career. If not for his inexperience and his injuries, he would be a top-ten pick. If he checks out well in the Combine, he still could be the first corner taken.