Compliments for fourth-round pick
Don’t count the others out, though.
Rhule singled out his team’s fourth-round draft pick Troy Pride Jr. for praise today, saying he likes his ability to line up outside or at the nickel position. He also complimented Pride for his demeanor.
Rhule points to the fact that they have used Pride Jr. in multiple roles, including nickel, as one of the things they like about him. Also referenced his demeanor.
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) August 24, 2020
Pride comes into the NFL with a respectable relative athletic score, highlighted by a strong showing in the 40-yard dash. That speed can potentially help Pride win a job outside, but his size (5-foot-11, 194 pounds) might make him better suited to defend the slot at this level.