Bills draft prospect scouting reports: CB Troy Pride Jr.

Draft profiles/ scouting reports on Buffalo Bills prospect, Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr.

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As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is cornerback Troy Pride Jr. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

CB Troy Pride Jr. | Notre Dame | Senior

Vitals

Height | 5-11

Weight | 193

Pros

  • Good top end speed to close-in on the ball carrier and keep up with wideouts.
  • Praised for abilities in zone coverage, but also doesn’t lack in man-to-man abilities.
  • Good overall football instincts.
  • Strong competitive streak.

Cons

  • Did not consistently put up numbers in college despite physical traits.
  • Getting to the high-point for jump balls is not his strong suit.
  • Ball skills left a lot to be desired, only forced five turnovers in four years.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Overall: 68.8.
  • Coverage: 65.7.

2019 Stats (12 GP):

  • 40 tackles | 6 passes defended | 1 interception

Career stats (37 GP):

  • 121 tackles | 2.5 tackles for loss | 18 passes defended | 4 interceptions | 1 forced fumble

Consensus rank: Third or fourth round pick

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