Morgan Burnett NFL Draft Scouting Report

Safety

Georgia Tech


College Position: Safety
School: Georgia Tech
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210
Birthdate: 01-13-1989
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Safety (3)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Green Bay Packers in the 3rd round with the #7 pick.
Hard hitting safety with good ball skills, above average range and has a nose for the football.

Strengths
  • Tremendous ball skills and a nose for the football - 14 career INTs
  • Excellent range in coverage
  • Nice combination of size, speed, strength and agility
  • Can play strong or free safety
  • Big hitter over the middle
  • Physical in run support
  • Reads plays well and shows good anticipation
  

Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent - dominates one week and disappears the next
  • Needs to improve as a tackler - does not always wrap up
  • Not a lot of experience in man coverage - played like more of a rover in college
  • Overaggressive - a bit of a freelancer who often gambles for the big hit or big play instead of making the smart play

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