Here are the full scouting reports for the UTSA Roadrunners with eyes on the 2022 NFL Draft. His tackling overall is lacking, and needs some serious coaching up to refine the basics of his technique. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid joins 'NFL Now' at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. With Hurtt having a stated desire to incorporate more man defense this year it is a bit difficult to envision him having a large presence in the cornerback rotation this season. That said, he looked faster in His speed and quick twitch ability is evident on tape. His wingspan has been measured at 79, and 33 1/2 for his arm measurement. Twitter:@PTSTNewsand@TalkPrimeTime The frame will make Woolen a good tackler at the next level, and hes already shown improvements. However, he looks plenty strong to knock balls away from wide receivers and has ample strength to take down ball carriers. Plays faster than his 40 time. Please enter your email address. Against BYU, the one time Woolen got beat, he could not turn his head at all, even though his length couldve allowed him to make a play. Against the run, Woolen's lack of strength can show up when he's trying to control and disengage from blocks. Positives: Hard-working center with a great feel for the position. Gambling problem? Scouting Report Athletic Background. This one is pretty easy. Positives: Safety-sized linebacker who flashes ability. Can be a bit of a gambler at times. This, Let me first start off by saying that is was an, If none of you have read the ESPN article about the, Some said wed go Belly Up, so we made it our name and were still here., We are what they arent. See Tariq Woolens overall ranking among other players on myBig Board. Quick off the snap, sets with a wide base, and keeps his feet moving. Hicks was our Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year for his all-around efforts in 2021. Wrapping up isnt his strong suit, and he got juked multiple times. Has the ball skills and timing to play through the catch point when playing the ball as well as with his back to the ball. Head coach Josh McDaniels on the Las Vegas Raiders' goal to secure a long-term quarterback. Woolen stayed at corner, starting seven of 11 games in 2020 and totaling 35 tackles (2.5 TFLs), 1.5 sacks, one interception and four pass breakups. Long strider with excellent speed. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. However, with a good coaching staff the sky is the limit for this young man. Sherman however only has 32 arms. Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: Pete Carroll, John Schneider speak at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, For all of the reasons discussed in my prior article, Arrest warrant issued for potential Seahawks target Jalen Carter, Report: Aaron Donkor signs with XFLs Houston Roughnecks. Ultimately, Woolen's skill set is hard to come by, and he does enough good things that will translate to the pass-happy NFL. Watch as Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll addresses media at his 2023 NFL Scouting Combine news conference. Keeps his head on a swivel and always looks for someone to hit. Itd be tough to justify taking a developmental player at a position of lesser need and passing on a proven commodity that can improve one of the teams biggest weaknesses with the teams first selection of the draft. The physical tools are unmatched and undeniable. Yes, they do have Defensive Rookie of the Year runner up Tariq Woolen, but outside of Woolen, Seattle does not have a whole lot at corner. This shows on vertical routes the most as he keeps one hand on the hip of the receiver and then does a great job of timing his punch to dislodge the football as they are bringing the ball in over their shoulder. Patiently waits for blocks to develop, consistently turns it upfield, and keeps his feet moving. Woolen was always an athlete and that shows on his film. WebTariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. Possesses outstanding size and plays big football. This can lead to him running around blocks and also giving up his leverage, allowing the ball-carriers outside of him, especially when playing against receivers with a tight split or a nub side tight end. Tariq Woolen is going to be tough to beat deep with his 4.26 speed and he plays the hands well here to force an incompletion pic.twitter.com/ORaWHNTkTI, Tariq Woolen, not afraid to mix it up in the run game pic.twitter.com/cSvNOtYXSH, UTEP used Woolen in a variety of roles and here you can see an example of his speed coming into play as a blitzer off the edge to make this a tougher throw for the QB and an incompletion pic.twitter.com/uz3JxWNdxX, Another ex of Woolens (LCB) speed to cover the deep ball and ability to play the hands to force an incompletion pic.twitter.com/a7VbsWFQBN, I feel like Im just making a highlight reel of Tariq Woolen (RCB) playing the hands on Go routes pic.twitter.com/FcaDPsNssR, Tariq Woolen (RCB) gets physical at the LOS, sees the pick coming, avoids it, & gets reattached to take this slant away pic.twitter.com/rziawaYTKH, Tariq Woolen (RCB) sees the QB hit the out, comes off his man & lays the wood to force an incompletion pic.twitter.com/Nnx3oLTyN4. Sells out on the blitz, quickly gets to the action, and easily changes direction. Lacks perimeter speed. Whether fans believe the Seahawks can compete while paying Geno Smith is irrelevant, because it all comes down to what Pete Carroll believes. He comes up quickly in the short passing game to bring the receiver down. 1 of 3. Height:64 Woolen is very slow to react to the ball being snapped and the release of an opposing wide receiver. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Excellent size and length for the cornerback position. However, he is an inconsistent finisher. He can get burned on routes right away, getting lost in his own footwork, as well as further down the route, where he doesnt have adequate instincts to adjust on the fly. Read full article. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Schematically, hell have some work to do in either a zone or man coverage-heavy system, but a lot of his issues can be fixed with more experience as hes only played two full seasons at cornerback. Odds & lines subject to change. His mirroring ability is well polished for someone so raw and a real cause for excitement. The Patriots Are (For Now) On the Outside Looking In, Fear the New York Knicks! 2022 NFL draft: Tariq Woolen scouting report Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Negatives: Slow flipping his hips in transition. 2022 NFL Draft: Scouting report on Seahawks fifth-round pick Tariq Woolen, Water under the bridge - Schneider addresses Russell Wilson report at NFL combine. Analysis: Woolen possesses all the physical attributes to be a nickel back if not a starting corner in the NFL, but he must continue to improve his techniques and fundamentals. A former receiver who recently flipped to corner, UTSAs Tariq Woolen brings a rare blend of physical traits and limitless potential to the 2022 NFL draft. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. If his reactions were even average to that of other corners in this class, hed be the top cornerback out there. Carolina Panthers End of the Year Player Awards, Super Bowl LVII Best Bets Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Top 5 NBA Players Under the Most Pressure to Win a Title, Athan: Tony Clark Cant Avoid Salary Cap Forever, Free Betting Play of the Day NBA Basketball (02/25), Ranking the Top 10 Second Basemen for 2023. His long arms allow a lot of wiggle room in both zone and man coverage for breaking up passes, and he was effective at striking at the football even when he was back in space. Facebook Page:Prime Time Sports Talk Coaches and teams that like high upside will have his name circled on their draft boards. General manager Trent Baalke on why Jacksonville Jaguars' process hasn't changed even with the 24th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Having only 2 seasons under his belt he has room for growth. Additionally, while he has explosive top-end speed, his burst and acceleration are below-average. Want more information on Woolen? Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? Negatives: Not a pile-driver who projects as a short-yardage ball carrier. Struggles with pad level due to height. Woolen should be a day 2 pick and with a solid combine may be taken early day 2. Due to this, he often gives up shorter routes too easily. He needs to develop techniques, and it will take time. CB: 205lbs: 6-4: 4.26: 16 84.3 81.4. The lack of holes in his game and his great field vision lead me to believe he will continue to progress. The UTSA scouting reports for the 2022 NFL Draft are complete with one of the fastest men to ever run at the NFL Combine in Tariq Woolen but offer great depth down the ranks. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The UTSA Roadrunners completed a terrific 2021 college football season. He has length that will have scouts salivating as well. Woolen should show out and help himself even more during the NFL Combine this weekend.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'draftdive_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-draftdive_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Honestly, from a physical standpoint Woolen has all the tools and then some. Woolen has unreliable eye discipline against play action passes, as he will always take one to two steps down when it is shown rather than playing his assignment regardless of if it is zone or man first. Woolens best attribute is his extreme athleticism. Even in scramble drills, we see Woolen struggle to mirror an unnatural cut from the receiver. He uses his great length to be a master pass defender, getting his long arms into the chest of the receivers with ease. His lack of experience at the position shows up in his route recognition and overall mental alertness, hes late to recognize curls and back-shoulder throws and falls asleep on scramble drills, allowing the receiver to get open, If he doesnt get hands on the wideout, he has shaky change of direction skills often takes several steps to make the cut and is a little slow in and out of transitions making it tough to cover 90-degree or more routes, especially with his questionable route recognition, Struggles to hold up against physicality at the top of the route from bigger wide receivers and tight ends, Doesnt read and anticipate throws from the quarterback well when playing zone coverage, another area where experience plays a factor, His eye discipline in zone is also sub-par, hell get caught staring in the backfield too long, Like to take the cheese on the short routes when playing the underneath areas in cover two, When tackling, he has a habit of diving and lunging and missed 20 tackles (. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He also tends to get a quick break on shorter routes to get a big hit on ball-carriers. Excellent size and length for the cornerback position. After a long and grueling NFL regular season and postseason, the 2022 campaign concludes with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Engulfed by opponents. Fluid moving in every direction, nicely redirects to ball handlers, and quickly closes to the play. That being the case, its hard to imagine a team investing a premium pick in a player who might be two years away from being a full-time starter, but that size/speed/athleticism/length combo will get someone to bite sooner than later. The first thing out there was Woolen just isnt consistent with his timing. With that inexperience comes the negative plays. The testing was off the charts for Woolen. When playing off-coverage, he can twist and stay always facing the receiver, regardless of the route break. Woolen is a clear project, but teams will see the potential for a shutdown corner, thanks to his rare physical traits. Woolen can get grabby throughout the route as a result of his physicality and desire to keep his hands on the receiver. Please check your email for a confirmation. Woolen is an easy prospect to fall in love with because of his athletic gifts. It is now time to give out player awards. We saw in the combine drills an excellent ability for Woolen to track the ball and switch direction to make a play. Prefers to side shuffle. Primarily playing as a wide corner in the Roadrunners defense that used a lot of cover three and four, he racked up 63 total tackles, two interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 22 games. Some of Woolen's faults come when he's playing in press coverage. Due to this, he often gives up shorter routes too easily. Woolen excels when playing in zone, where he can read the quarterback and see the routes develop in front of him. Strong and steers defenders from their angles of attack. How long will it take him to get the mental aspect of the position down? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789. GRADE: 7.2 (3rd Round - High-Level Backup/ Potential Starter). Nevertheless, with scouting, you take into account all new information. Even in a draft class that is deep at the cornerback position. He has been recorded running as fast as 4.34 in the 40 and at the senior bowl was clocked running over 22 miles per hour. ( for Now ) on the Outside Looking in, Fear the New York Knicks physicality and desire to his. Hicks was our Conference USA Defensive Player of the position his wingspan has been measured at 79, 33. Is evident on tape ( 3rd Round - High-Level Backup/ potential Starter ) closes to the ball switch! Length that will have scouts salivating as well Fear the New York Knicks from wide receivers has. 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