He’s excellent in coverage
Burgess may not have the size or length of a prototypical safety or cornerback, but he does have the coverage skills of one. Last season, he ranked 10th among all defensive backs with a coverage grade of 90.4, according to Pro Football Focus.
That’s an impressive number for a player who lined up all over the field.
At 104, #LARams select S Terrell Burgess out of Utah
In 2019, Burgess (min 300 snaps):
– Had a 90.4(!) Coverage Grade ranking 10th among all secondary players
– Earned an 85.3 OVR Defense Grade (30th among all secondary players)
– Logged 10 coverage stops (T-28 among Safeties) pic.twitter.com/4L4NGdJPK6— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) April 25, 2020
In today’s pass-happy NFL, being able to cover receivers, tight ends and running backs is crucial. Burgess showed the ability to do that at Utah. It’ll be an asset at the next level, too.