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Grade for Titans’ Jarvis Brownlee Jr. pick in 2024 NFL draft

Matthew Curry gives his grade for the Titans’ fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

The Tennessee Titans selected Louisville cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. with the 146th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, a selection that shores up Tennessee’s depth behind a stout trio of starters.

Brownlee’s style of play perfectly fits defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson’s saying of DAWG (Disciplined [expletive] With Grit). What are Brownlee’s strengths and weaknesses? What grade does this pick deserve? Lets break it down.

Jarvis Brownlee is far from the biggest corner in the world (5-foot-10, 194 pounds), but he is tenacious. Brownlee is not afraid of contact and loves to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage.

Brownlee showcased plenty of versatility throughout his college career. He played significant snaps on the boundary, in the slot, and in the box. The Florida State transfer thrives in zone coverage, where he earned a 78.0 zone coverage grade last season.

The 22-year-old is disruptive at the catch point, allowing a completion percentage of just 51.4% in 2023.

Brownlee showcases quick short-area movement skills, but lacks elite vertical speed, which could be a problem at the next level.

Brownlee was certainly noticeable against the run on film. Receivers had an extremely hard time maintaining blocks on the feisty corner. He has the competitive nature any coach would want.

In addition to his aforementioned long speed, or lack thereof, another one of Brownlee’s shortcomings is his height (no pun intended). He may be better suited in the slot at the NFL level.

Overall, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. is a solid player. He should prove to be quality depth immediately and has a high likelihood of developing into a starter down the road. Brownlee ranks 125th on the consensus big board, another good value addition for Ran Carthon and Co.

GRADE: B+

Colts host Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee on top 30 pre-draft visit

The Colts reportedly hosted Louisville cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. on an official pre-draft visit. Here is what you need to know.

The Colts have reportedly hosted Louisville cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. on an official pre-draft visit, according to Aaron Wilson.

Brownlee measures in at 5-10 and weighs 194 pounds. Admittedly, at least by Relative Athletic Score (RAS), Brownlee would be an out-of-character selection by GM Chris Ballard.

In the last two draft classes, only three players selected by Ballard have posted a RAS below 9.0, and the lowest was 8.48. Brownlee scored a 4.31 on that scale, including a 4.54-second 40-yard dash, and below average vertical and broad jumps.

Brownlee played 2,540 snaps over five seasons, the first three of which came at Florida State and the last two at Louisville, with the bulk of his playing time coming on the boundary.

For what it’s worth, Brownlee has consistently graded out very well in run defense by PFF. For his career in coverage, he allowed a completion rate of 52 percent at 15.6 yards per catch with six interceptions and 16 pass breakups.

For more on Brownlee’s game, here is what Lance Zierlein of NFL.com had to say in his pre-draft report:

“Aggressive press cornerback with average size but above-average competitive fire. Scouts say Brownlee made a point of working hard on his body and his approach to improve his chances on the next level, and he did just that. He’s extremely rugged and physical over the first 5 yards to disrupt route timing and can close the catch window if he’s in position. Brownlee is just average as the route expands in man and could be prone to penalties and allowing explosive plays down the field. There is no lack of toughness in his run support, and he’s an easy fit on special teams. Brownlee could have teams targeting him on Day 3 as a nickel defender with the potential to bump outside.”

As Zierlein mentions, Brownlee will be a nickel defender in the NFL. The Colts, of course, just re-signed Kenny Moore to a three-year deal, but perhaps view Brownlee as a backup candidate who can help on special teams, having played 480 career snaps across five different phases.

In what is viewed as a deep cornerback class, Brownlee is PFF’s 17th-ranked cornerback and the 134th-ranked prospect overall.

Titans to host Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. on top-30 visit

The Titans reportedly have a top-30 visit scheduled with Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

The Tennessee Titans are scheduled to host Louisville cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. on a top-30 visit, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.

Melo adds that the Titans also met with Brownlee Jr. at the Senior Bowl.

Here’s more on Brownlee Jr., per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, who notes that the Louisville product could be a Day 3 pick and offers inside/outside versatility.

Aggressive press cornerback with average size but above-average competitive fire. Scouts say Brownlee made a point of working hard on his body and his approach to improve his chances on the next level, and he did just that. He’s extremely rugged and physical over the first 5 yards to disrupt route timing and can close the catch window if he’s in position. Brownlee is just average as the route expands in man and could be prone to penalties and allowing explosive plays down the field. There is no lack of toughness in his run support, and he’s an easy fit on special teams. Brownlee could have teams targeting him on Day 3 as a nickel defender with the potential to bump outside.

This is the second top-30 visit Tennessee has set with a cornerback that we know of, as Melo also reported that the Titans have one scheduled with Missouri cornerback, Kris Abrams-Draine.

Expect the Titans have plenty of interest in this year’s cornerbacks class, as the team is in need of another starter and could also use more depth options.

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Vikings 2024 7 round mock draft 6.0: Trading Justin Jefferson for QB of the future

What would a Minnesota Vikings 7 round mock draft if they traded Justin Jefferson to the New England Patriots to get third overall? Tyler Forness explores the wild possibility.

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of different ways they can go in the NFL draft. There will be some discussion on what needs are most important but the Vikings can address most of them through both free agency and the NFL draft.

Each week throughout the leadup to the NFL draft, I will be doing different seven-round mock drafts for the Vikings as a way to explore different scenarios. You never know who might fall to you and how that could cause a ripple effect and being ready for those situations is paramount come draft weekend.

In the second rendition of our seven-round mock draft series, what could a draft look like that has the Vikings trading Justin Jefferson to get the quarterback of the future at third overall?

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Katson’s Guys: 2024 NFL draft ‘crushes’ the Chargers might love

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Alex Katson’s 2024 NFL draft crushes the Los Angeles Chargers might love.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

While you may be scouting chocolate and flowers, the Chargers remain hard at work scouting players for April’s NFL draft.

Here are six of my crushes for Los Angeles in honor of Valentine’s Day.

NFC North mock draft roundup from NFL.com’s latest 3-rounder

Breaking down the draft hauls around the NFC North in the latest 3-round mock from NFL.com’s Chad Reuter

The NFL season is over, mock draft season is in full effect now.

PFF and Pro Football Network have been pushing them all out all season long, now it is time for NFL media to step up to the plate. The latest piece they have for draft fans to digest is a three-round mock draft written by Chad Reuter.

In the mock, the NFC North makes 15 picks led by the Packers six. They made a trade back with the Chiefs in round one to acquire more picks while the Vikings traded up and have just two picks. As for the Lions, they make four picks all of which would be home runs.

5 nickel CBs the Colts should target in 2024 NFL draft

Taking a look at some nickel CBs the Colts should considering drafting.

Until the Indianapolis Colts go through free agency, there isn’t a clear position that Chris Ballard needs to target in the upcoming NFL draft.

Free agency should help clear up some question marks surrounding the roster and one area on the defense that can end up becoming a big need is if the team doesn’t re-sign Kenny Moore II.

I am in the camp that Moore II has to be brought back in 2024 but even with him on the roster, Ballard should keep nickel cornerbacks on his radar in the draft.

Moore II will be 29 next season and if he is re-signed, it will likely come on a 2-3 year deal so the future has to be considered. As well as that, Moore II has missed six games in the past two years and when he is out of the lineup, it is very apparent that the defense misses him.

Adding depth at nickel can give Gus Bradley an option if Moore II has to miss any time and not be forced to utilize his safeties in that role like he has in the past.

Here are five corners that Ballard can target for the nickel role in the draft:

Vikings 2024 7 round mock draft 4.0: What if they only took positions of need?

Tyler Forness takes a look at what a draft would look like only taking positions of need

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of different ways they can go in the NFL draft. There will be some discussion on what needs are most important but the Vikings can address most of them through both free agency and the NFL draft.

Each week throughout the leadup to the NFL draft, I will be doing different seven round mock drafts for the Vikings as a way to explore different scenarios. You never know who might fall to you and how that could cause a ripple effect and being ready for those situations is paramount come draft weekend.

In the second rendition of our seven round mock draft series, what could a draft look like that has the Vikings took players only at position of need?

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2024 NFL draft film review: Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee is an impressive CB. Saivion Mixson dives into the film and breaks down the talented 2024 NFL Draft prospect

The Minnesota Vikings have nine picks going into the 2024 NFL Draft:

  • First round, 11th overall
  • Second round, 42nd overall
  • Fourth round (from Detroit)
  • Fourth round
  • Fifth round (from Kansas City)
  • Fifth round (from Cleveland)
  • Sixth round (from Jacksonville)
  • Sixth round (from Las Vegas)
  • Seventh round (from Atlanta via Arizona)

To maximize these picks, the Vikings front office has a lot of homework to find who in this draft is a good fit for Minnesota.

One of the hottest names coming out of Mobile after the Senior Bowl was Louisville defensive back Jarvis Brownlee. In this exercise, we dive deeper into the film, in Mobile, and during his five-year college career to explore how he could fit as a Viking.

Managing Editor Tyler Forness also has a great scouting report on him below.

Tyler’s Scouting Report

Vikings 2024 NFL draft scouting report: Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

Louisville CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. is a feisty cornerback prospect. How much did his strong Senior Bowl performance help his NFL Draft stock?

Welcome to SKOL Search!

This series will be your guide to the 2024 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.

The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at quarterback, running back, defensive line and edge rusher. We will also focus on wide receiver since it’s a loaded class and an increased chance to get a Stefon Diggs-type steal in the later rounds.

The Vikings are slated to have 9 picks going into the NFL draft and they need to make the most out of them.