3rd Round – Josiah Scott, Michigan State
When it comes to production, it’s hard to fault anything Scott achieved in college. In 30 games for Michigan State, he had 98 tackles and 32 passes defended. He also managed seven interceptions. Twice in three seasons, Scott earned Honorable Mention for the All-Big Ten team. He failed to earn these honors in 2018, but this may have been due to his missing eight games with a knee injury. As an athlete, he possesses excellent speed for his position, posting a 4.42-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
These numbers would suggest a top tier prospect if it were not for one major obstacle. Scott is only 5-foot-9, and while size is not a skill, it would be hard for him to match up on the outside against the premier wide receivers in the NFL. But he could be an excellent slot defender, especially with his speed. Taking Scott could free up Humphrey to return to the outside after he played 50.2% of his snaps inside in 2019, while providing some more depth behind Young.