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See for yourself what Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II brings to the table as a 2021 NFL Draft prospect
As we look ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft, it’s time to get acquainted with some of the top prospects in next year’s class.
What does Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II bring to the table? Check out the film and see for yourself:
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Eagles select Caleb Farley in Todd McShay’s 2021 NFL mock draft
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With the Big Ten and Pac 12 conferences officially canceling their 2020 college football seasons, several big-time names in the world of college football will now look towards taking their skills to the NFL.
ESPN and Todd McShay decided to get a jump on the mock draft season, dropping his way too early 2021 NFL Draft projection.
Even after a long playoff run by the Birds, the Eagles land one of the NFL draft’s most coveted players in Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley.
27. Philadelphia Eagles
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech*He was the first player to opt-out of the college football season, but regardless, Farley registers as my third-ranked cornerback for the 2021 class (behind Surtain and Wade). He has the frame and speed to be a problem for opposing receivers, and he closes in a flash. A former wide receiver, Farley also has the ball skills and instincts to make plays, evidenced by his 12 passes broken up and four interceptions last season. Four Eagles cornerbacks, including Sidney Jones and Nickell Robey-Coleman, could hit the open market next spring. Trading for Darius Slay gives Philadelphia a top-tier CB, but the team still has to address the spot opposite him.
Farley originally intended to play wide receiver upon his arrival to Virginia Tech in 2017 but missed his freshman season due to a knee injury.
As a redshirt freshman, Farley was converted to cornerback, where He finished the season with 36 tackles, two interceptions, and a sack. Farley had a breakout campaign as a sophomore in 2019, earning first-team All-ACC honors after recording 20 tackles, four interceptions, and one touchdown.
A preseason All-American in 2020, Farley returned to Virginia Tech for his redshirt junior season but he then became the first high-profile player to skip the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic, announcing that he would instead focus on preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Landing with the Eagles, Farley could learn from a crafty veteran, while preparing to take over when Darius Slay is ready to move on.
Junior Patrick Surtain II is the next man up on Alabama football’s player snapshot, which highlights each scholarship player on the roster.
As we continue through the offseason, Roll Tide Wire has decided to bring fans a quick snapshot of each scholarship player listed on Alabama’s 2020 football roster.
Each day, we’ll release anywhere from 2-4 player profiles giving fans a glimpse into the players who will be available this upcoming season. Whether that’s size, classification, hometowns or recruiting rankings coming out of high school, we’ve got you covered.
Also included in each article is a quick recap letting you know what to expect from that player for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond.
Next up on the list if cornerback Patrick Surtain II out of Plantation (Fla.).
Height: 6-2 / Weight: 203
Class: Junior
Hometown: Plantation (Fla.)
High School: American Heritage High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 5-star / No. 6 overall / No. 1 CB / No. 2 FLA
HS ranking (Rivals): 5-star / No. 8 overall / No. 1 CB / No. 2 FLA
Analysis: Patrick Surtain II is going to be heavily relied on in 2020, as he’s the only returning starter in the secondary with the exception of rising sophomore Jordan Battle (four starts).
Surtain brings an ideal skillset to the position that should eventually turn him into a first-round draft pick, whether that’s in 2021 or 2022 NFL Draft. He’s long (6-foot-2), he’s physical and he’s situationally aware in coverage.
The hope is the others on the back half of Alabama’s defense come together, but there’s one thing that’s certain: Surtain will be the top player on that unit.
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