CB Troy Pride Jr.
General manager Marty Hurney waited until the fourth round to pick a cornerback in this year’s draft, which is a gamble considering how needy they were at this position going in. Notre Dame’s Troy Pride Jr. will perhaps be under more pressure than any other defensive player this season. Most likely he’ll be expected to start in James Bradberry’s old spot outside opposite Donte Jackson. Pride’s quickness and scrappiness in man coverage will help him adjust to life in the NFL. However, his lack of wingspan and suspect tackling could be a problem when he matches up against stars like Michael Thomas, Mike Evans and Julio Jones.