Workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine officially begin on Thursday, and when defensive backs take the field on Friday, [autotag]Mekhi Garner[/autotag] is one player who is sure to draw the attention of NFL scouts.
A transfer addition from Louisiana last offseason, Garner boosted his draft stock considerably in his lone season at LSU in 2022. He was one of the best defensive backs in the SEC, and he bolstered a Tigers secondary that leaned heavily on additions from the portal.
Garner was listed by On3’s Mike Huguenin as one of several one-year transfers to keep an eye on at the combine this week, and he was identified as a potential Day 3 steal.
Transfer from: Louisiana
The buzz: Mekhi Garner was a third-team All-Sun Belt pick in 2021, and though he has good size for a corner (6-1, 220), there were questions about whether his speed was enough for the SEC. That wasn’t an issue, as he quickly grabbed a starting role and had 43 tackles and seven pass breakups for a team that won the SEC West. He seems likely to go on Day 3 and could end up moving to safety. Garner is extremely physical but the speed question continues to dog him.
Garner gave LSU some really good cornerback play during his one campaign with the Tigers, and replacing his production is one of the biggest priorities this offseason. For his part, Garner isn’t exactly seen as an elite NFL prospect, but with a strong showing this weekend he could change his perception.
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