Tennessees Alontae Taylor comes off a strong showing at the Combine and has built momentum for himself moving towards the draft. Im glad that I did it.. In addition, the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens have shown much interest in him. Turning his attention solely to football as a high school sophomore, Taylor became a multi-position threat who could impact the game in multiple ways. Bengals bringing in 3 defensive prospects for pre-draft visits The Bengals will be clearly eyeing some help defensively in the 2022 NFL Draft. 9 cornerback, Pro Football Network: No. CB #27. If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Selected to the SEC Football Leadership Council in 2020 where he recently completed his second term as vice chair Womack had an official top-30 visit with the Chiefs. Can be delayed in read/reaction to run plays. Needs to get stronger. He has experience in Man playing in Off and Press coverage and playing on both sides of the field. Hamilton will be one of the top prospects in the entire 2022 NFL Draft. In addition to his impact on the field (3 tackles, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups), Taylor displayed his intelligence with a place on the SEC Academic Honor Roll. Displays good footwork in reverse and a solid burst to the ball out of his plant. Into Day 3, there are a plethora of playmakers at the position who can become starters, make a significant impact, and even become long-term backup options for NFL teams. While he wont blow anyone away in the 40-yard dash, he has enough speed to go with his man downfield. Vs Georgia, here he is in Press but does not use a jam giving up ground forcing him to grab the receiver. Fits best is as a press-man corner level due to size and ability to close to the ball and his ability to jam the receiver at the line. His ball production overall is not very high but he wasnt targeted a lot in some games. Strong taking on blocks to force ball inside, Ball production not as high as you might like Positives: Nice-sized cornerback with a terrific head for the position. Punch from press is forceful and aggressive. Enjoys the competition aspect of the sport and is eager to hit. At Kentucky, here is his lone interception in 2021. New Orleans Saints. Today, I am taking a look at Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor. 247Sports: Four-star (90 rating), No. His cushion in off-man coverage is inconsistent and often leaves too much space in front of him to contest the play or aid in bringing down the target. That said, some of those are entirely coachable, leading to the assertion that he could compete for a starting role. With those qualities combined with an aggressive approach, Taylor has the potential to make an impact in the NFL. A multi-year academic honoree, Taylors off-field intelligence is evidenced in his football IQ. While underneath, he again will use his physicality to jam up receivers through his area. Aiming point when tackling is too high During informal meetings, I told every single (NFL) scout I was going to run a 4.38. His exceptional 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine suggested that. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Taylor reads the eyes of the quarterback and bolts ahead of the throw for the pick-six. Vs Pittsburgh, at the top hell disrupt the WRs route to the outside but has his head back to the QB so he can see the route underneath. Finally at full strength in March, Taylor ran the 40 in 4.36 seconds at the combine, fourth-fastest among cornerbacks. His best fit is in a Zone heavy (Cover 2, Cover 3) scheme that will also allow him to play Press. Positives: Large, strong right tackle who projects to guard. A well-built, broad player whose thirst for playmaking and resounding hits dominates his tape, Alontae Taylor exhibits the mentality and measurable foundation to challenge NFL receivers as an outside cornerback. Having secured his first forced fumble against Florida, Taylor returned to haunt the Gators as a sophomore, securing his first career interception. An offensive-focused athlete in high school, he moved to cornerback full-time in Knoxville, where his development was more sluggish than rapid, and his tape feels like he is still transitioning. Whether Taylor owed it to the Vols to try to play in the Music City Bowl is another discussion. Handled by a single blocker. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire, Getty), CBS Sports: No. Taylor emerged as a team leader and played his best football during his senior season in 2021, and hes performed well in his pre-draft auditions at the Reeses Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine, where he clocked one of the fastest 40 times among defensive backs. DATABASE. Want more information on Jones Jr.? Who are analysts selecting for the Saints at pick No. Injuries can cloud the space between those arguments, especially if they potentially could weaken the players draft stock. Alontae Taylor Declares NFL Draft NFL Draft Profile: Alontae Taylor, Cornerback, Tennessee Volunteers NFL draft profile scouting report for Tennessee He is a backup player who will look to compete for a starting role. Keeps his feet moving, gets his hands into defenders, and controls them at the point. Main weaknesses: High-cut with leggy change of direction. The first shocking New Orleans Saints pick of the 2022 NFL draft came in the second round when they selected former Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Alontae Taylor. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Taylor clocked a 4.36-second 40 after putting on more than 12 pounds since the end of the season, and theres been some talk of NFL teams looking at him as a safety. WebNew Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan announces the New Orleans Saints selection of Tennessee Vols cornerback Alontae Taylor in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft Works well with safeties and effectively communicates with teammates in the secondary. The biggest issue for Taylors projection ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft is his inconsistency as a tackler. Stays grounded during contact and generates force with his long reach. Georgia native Trey Hill, the nation's top offensive guard and No. Analysis: Mays is a big, tough blocker who could back up in a power gap system on Sundays. In addition to being a quality football player, Taylor was an academic standout at Tennessee that is known for his football character. Has only had a single year of very good college production in coverage (in 2021) - his other seasons were pretty average, Doesn't have the strength to go up against bigger receivers outside - can be outmuscled in contested catch situations, Tends to gamble too often resulting in him jumping routes and him being caught out. Captures and crowds outside release against sideline. 3) 2022 PANINI DONRUSS ELITE RC RED /399 CADE OTTON, QUAY WALKER, ALONTAE TAYLOR (#314390645025) h***e (96) Past month Great transaction! He shows this on the field too where he rarely loses a foot race, Has the fluid hips required for a starting pro corner - allows him to transition well from his back pedal, Has a high football IQ with an excellent understanding of receivers' routes - skills he picked up while playing that position in high school, Is an outstanding run defender who is a big hitter and not afraid to put his body at risk. Projected 40 Time: . When tackling he aims too high or lunges late and struggles to get players down. Press without jam allows space for release Here are few players I could see the Raiders looking at: Troy Anderson - I'd play him at ILB. When he arrived in Phoenix in December, he was held out of 40-yard dash training runs while other prospects started them immediately. Alontae Taylor is a versatile athlete who shows the ability to play in multiple schemes as well as press and off coverage. Meanwhile, others have him listed as a linebacker, including the New York Jets. Negatives: Has short arms. A four-year starter, Taylor participated in Senior Day 4 prospect in Tennessee. His overaggressiveness resulted in a large number of missed tackles. I'm moving on quickly from the 2021 NFL draft with my first Big Board and position rankings for the 2022 class. 54) - 1 Round 3 - New Orleans Saints (No. Lacks lateral blocking range. Heres our expanded scouting report and draft profile: Cade Mays, Tennessee G | NFL Draft Scouting Report. Stays with coverage assignments, is effective when facing the action, and displays a closing burst. He will see a heavy dose of special teams in the NFL and might be a teams best option at gunner. During his freshman season, he also combined football with baseball and basketball as a multi-sport standout. Willing participant against the run Furthermore, he showcases the ability to click and close impressively in coverage. He does a nice job of reading quarterbacks and making his way to the throw but his burst to close is slightly below average and might offer limited pass-breakup production. He also has the length and anticipation for teams emphasizing Cover 2/Cover 3. From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many The Tennessee Volunteers havent had a cornerback drafted to the NFL since 2018, but Alontae Taylor has an excellent chance of changing that fact in the 2022 NFL Draft. Williams, who received third-round grades from teams during recent draft meetings, has had official top-30 visits with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Given his success as a gambler, he can be too ambitious at times, putting himself in bad positions. While Taylor is best in zone and press coverage, he has the ability to hold his own in off-man coverage and carry routes vertically. His 32-inch arms somewhat offset his lack of vertical height. As a result, Taylor projects as a versatile and physical prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft. Physical, jams receivers at the line of scrimmage, and battles them throughout the route. Responsive to passer's eyes and movements from zone. Bites on receivers moves, which results in him being a half-step behind opponents in transition. It wouldnt be a surprise to see five first-round picks at the position. Ideal Role:Developmental starter, special teams Standout, Scheme Fit:Zone with some press-man coverage. WebAlontae Taylor's top plays of the 2022 NFL season Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor's top plays of the 2022 NFL regular season. The New Orleans Saints selected Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor with the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday, April 29. 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