Trevon Diggs | Alabama | Draft Wire rank: No. 4
The top cornerback out of Alabama is likely to get some looks early in the draft. The brother of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, some of those ball skills were passed down. Mix that with athleticism, elite size and strength and Diggs becomes an intriguing prospect.
Here is the scouting report on Diggs from Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Talented prospect with rare combination of size, strength and ball skills. As a former receiver, Diggs has an instinctive feel for his opponent’s plans and uses his size and athleticism to disrupt the blueprint when possible. The foot agility and short-area burst are good for his size and helped keep completion totals low. He’s inconsistent staying in phase with downfield routes and long speed is his kryptonite, causing grabbing and holding when panic sets in. He’s a future starting press-man corner with the hands and ball tracking to take it away and should benefit from more help over the top as a pro. Future consideration at free safety is possible considering his size and skill set.
How much the Colts want to invest in the cornerback room remains to be seen, but Diggs might be an intriguing fit given his size and ball skills. It will be interesting to see how he tests with his size.