Jeremy Chinn | S | Southern Illinois
Elevator Pitch
Chinn is a small-school prospect that has been a fast riser ever since Senior Bowl week down in Mobile, Alabama. His performance in Mobile and the NFL Combine has given a buzz around Chinn. A highly productive player at SIU with 243 tackles, 13 interceptions, 31 passes defended and six forced fumbles.
Vitals
Height | 6-3
Weight | 221
Class | Senior
Strengths
Chinn shows really good ball skills. His 13 career interceptions shows that he had a nose for the ball. Some of them were heads up plays on tip drills and others playing underneath coverage and using every bit of his 41″ vertical to climb the ladder. His catch radius very reminiscent to a big wide receiver. He uses his length well.
When it comes to tackling, Chinn brings physicality. It is rare that when he gets his arms on a ball carrier that they can break free. Shows good form when wrapping up. When unloading on a ball carrier, has the power to separate ball carrier from the ball.
His speed is on full display, can get through gaps with ease. Chinn also has speed to get upfield quickly, great on click and close. His relentless motor shows up in backside pursuit. Playing from deep, can get to sideline when attacking the ball in the air.
Weaknesses
Chinn is a bit behind in his mental processing, much better with reaction than with instincts. Working on film review and coaching will definitely be needed in terms of getting him up to speed. His focus should be on better understanding his keys.
He will need work on his technique in man coverage, although he showed flashes against Ole Miss’ A.J. Brown in 2018. Often times uses his athletic ability to make up for technique. With the rise in competition, Chinn won’t be able to rely on it and will need to focus on becoming a better man coverage piece at the next level.
Projection: 3rd-4th Round
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