2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings Top Five
5. Kristian Fulton, LSU
Size: 6-0, 197
The Good: Very tough with decent speed, he’s a rocked-up explosive athlete who’s just coming into his own.
After only playing in eight games in his first two seasons on the field – and missing all of 2017 – he came up big last year with 38 tackles with 14 broken up passes with a pick. He can move, but he’s at his best when he’s able to bump around a receiver. Great at battling for the ball, he’ll outmuscle receivers, will hit, and has upside as a safety if a team wants to play around with its secondary.
One Step Closer! #PathToTheDraft pic.twitter.com/PT2TtlxqYr
— Kristian Fulton (@Kriss1_) March 3, 2020
The Not-So-Good: The 2017 issues appear to be well in the past, but he missed a whole year after a failed drug test. Chalk it up to a bad choice – it isn’t a factor going forward, but it’s a part of the college resumé. On the field, he’s not slow, but he’s also not a blazer. Missing the elite speed isn’t enough to drop him too far, but it matters.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: He has enough talent and skill to be a longtime starter without too many worries, but where? He’s a corner, but he’d also make a whale of a free safety. It would be nice if he had another gear, but don’t worry about him at corner. He’ll make up for any concerns by getting physical – he’s a big-time baller.
Projected Round: Second