NFLDraft101: Javier Arenas (Alabama) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Javier Arenas
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Cornerback

Alabama


College Position: Cornerback
School: Alabama
Grade: Senior
Height: 5-8
Weight: 195
Birthdate: 11-28-1987
Draft Projection: Third
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Cornerback (12)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round with the #18 pick.
A quick, smart corner who has overcome his lack size with excellent instincts and awareness. Also a dynamic returner.

Strengths

  • Dynamic returner with natural coverage skills
  • Quick and agile and looks smooth in his transitions
  • Good blitzer - 5 sacks in 2009
  • Instinctive - good anticipation and coverage awareness
  • Strong fundamentals
  • Solid tackler who plays bigger than his size in run defense - 70 tackles and 11 TFL in 2009
  • Competitive
  • 2 year starter
       

Weaknesses

  • Undersized - will struggle vs. tall receivers
  • Does not possess long speed
  • Lack of size and speed leaves him vulnerable in man coverage
  • Limited upside as a corner - return ability makes him a day two consideration
  • Position versatility - More of a cover 2 or nickel corner

News

2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC West - May 9 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Lessons Learned From a Seven Round Mock Draft - Apr 7 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Re-Cap: March 3rd - March 12th - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
2009-10 Bowl Game Preview: BCS National Title Championship Game - Jan 7 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Toby Gerhart To Be One of 2010 Draft's Mysteries - Dec 3 (Chris Maier)
2010 Post-Thanksgiving Mock Draft - Two Rounds - Nov 28 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Sam Bradford at a Crossroads - Oct 20 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Ndamukong Suh a Candidate for #1 Overall? - Oct 13 (Chris Maier)

Mock Draft Results

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