I have to start by saying Im the type of scout who likes to draft production and proven players over potential. When in off coverage, Woolen plays with very good positioning downfield, even looking to cut off routes. It will be interesting to see how the board falls, but I have a feeling this scenario could impact the organization's decision-making. This will excite any NFL defensive coordinator from frame alone, and the technique will get there. Tariq Woolen tested out with a raw athletic score of 10.0 after his performance at the NFL combine. While he did not impress at the Senior Bowl, Woolen showed tremendous straight-line speed at the 2022 It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Can be a bit of a gambler at times. 1 of 3. Excellent size and length for the cornerback position. This one is pretty easy. Tariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. 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In the last 35 years there have only been 84 corners to grade out better than him which makes him such an enticing player in its own right. I have no information on his overall strength numbers yet. Woolen is an easy prospect to fall in love with because of his athletic gifts. The Fort Worth native also allowed a 58.1 percent completion percentage, 632 yards and six touchdowns in coverage. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks about the team's plan to replace legendary quarterback Tom Brady under center. However, with the Raiders not picking until the third round and needing a starting offensive lineman, the stars might not be aligning. The NFL season has officially concluded. Below average lateral movement doesn't help his play style. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Because of that, Woolen will get some reps early in his career but work towards a starting role further down the road. In high school, he was a basketball, football, and track star for Arlington Heights in Fort Worth, Texas. GRADE: 7.2 (3rd Round - High-Level Backup/ Potential Starter). The Seahawks will need a new starting center in 2023 following Blythes announcement. Woolen has unreliable eye discipline against play action passes, as he will always take one to two steps down when it is shown rather than playing his assignment regardless of if it is zone or man first. Lean, proportional top and bottom half with room to add weight. Runs extremely well once he can hit open space downfield. Woolen has no weakness in his athletic profile and will be the clear reason why hell get drafted so high. 2023 NFL Draft: AFC North Draft Targets AFC North Draft Targets AFC North Draft Targets Overview DraftDive is a trusted source for draft information and predictions. It is now time to give out player awards. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. Fires off the snap with an explosive first step, effectively uses his hands, and displays a variety of moves to get off blocks. Displays good short-area quickness, burst through the hole, and the agility necessary to turn the corner. His elite closing speed made this less of an issue in college, but hell get taken advantage of often at the next level if he doesnt develop a better feel for the route tree. See Tariq Woolens overall ranking among other players on myBig Board. Carolina Panthers End of the Year Player Awards, Super Bowl LVII Best Bets Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Top 5 NBA Players Under the Most Pressure to Win a Title, Athan: Tony Clark Cant Avoid Salary Cap Forever, Free Betting Play of the Day NBA Basketball (02/25), Ranking the Top 10 Second Basemen for 2023. Tackling Woolen plays with great physicality, and he is a very willing tackler. Athletic, gets depth on pass drops, and covers a lot of area on the field. Runs with excellent lean and behind his pads. Grew up in Sherrill, 3,062 carries, 15,269 yards, 5.0 yards per carry and 99TDs. Height: 6-foot-4; Weight: 205 pounds; Arms: 33.625 inches; 40-yard dash: 4.26 seconds; 2021 PFF Grade: 60.4 Woolen has a chance to become the talk of the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, but his journey to this point has been circuitous, to say the least. We saw in the combine drills an excellent ability for Woolen to track the ball and switch direction to make a play. Even when out of position downfield, he has very good recovery speed to close gaps and get back into the hip pocket of receivers. Sloppy technique in press. Has the ball skills and timing to play through the catch point when playing the ball as well as with his back to the ball. Its clear hes still learning the position, but the ability to develop into something special is certainly there. I think he could even sneak his way into the end of the 1st round. I expect a team to see the diamond in the rough and reach for him a bit early. John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Hicks was our Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year for his all-around efforts in 2021. I will debate any topic with anyone, come at me, Your email address will not be published. Building off the previous section, there are flaws in Woolens tape where his experience as a defensive back showed up. Thats not to say he isnt smart and isnt capable of picking up an NFL defense, but it is a concern that hell be starting behind the eight-ball compared to other rookies who have played the position for more than two full seasons. His feet have a tendency to cross over when trying to keep his eyes on the quarterback in zone coverage and keeping shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage. That being said, I think the former Roadrunner would be best playing a lot of man-to-man early on in his career to keep things simple or at least simpler at first. Tariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. Woolen flips his hips with ease and hardly takes extra steps. Having a 6 4 corner who may run a sub 4.3 40 time would be game changing for any defense. However, with a good coaching staff the sky is the limit for this young man. Fires his hands into opponents and correctly places them. He uses his vision and awareness to anticipate and jump underneath routes. 2022 NFL Draft: Scouting report on Seahawks fifth-round pick Tariq Woolen, Water under the bridge - Schneider addresses Russell Wilson report at NFL combine. For a former receiver, Woolens ball skills did not live up to that narrative. Bends off the edge when used as a pass rusher and shows good change-of-direction skills. Your email address will not be published. Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant might be the Seahawks' starting corners for the next few years. Pro Football Network, LLC. Combine Woolen had a Combine for the ages. Tariq Woolen Scouting Report Analyst-Ken Noble. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Between the best season in UTSAs history, a standout performance at the Senior Bowl and some jaw-dropping numbers at the NFL Combine 42 vertical in addition to the figures above Woolen has gone from an unknown to a notable prospect since the summer. Weight:205 lbs, Games Watched:Illinois (2021), Western Kentucky (2021), BYU (2020), North Texas (2020). This, Let me first start off by saying that is was an, If none of you have read the ESPN article about the, Some said wed go Belly Up, so we made it our name and were still here., We are what they arent. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Please check your email for a confirmation. Fires off the snap into blocks, turns defenders from the action, and seals them from plays altogether. Tariq Woolen Scouting Report Measurements. 1, 2023 NFL mock draft: New 2-round projections for Senior Bowl week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Gets rag-dolled in the middle of the line or even beaten up. He ran a 4.26 40 yard-dash and had a 42-inch vertical jump. If the receiver takes one to two steps up the field Woolen will completely flip his hips allowing the receiver a clean and easy stem into the middle of the field. This is one of those areas in that Woolens testing differs from his film. Has the recovery speed to make up any lost steps earlier in the route. So imagine a much faster more explosive version of Sherman. Breaks down well, fires between gaps to penetrate the line of scrimmage, and disrupts the action. Tariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. The Seahawks are currently Hes smart to vacate the zone when needed, hell filter out guys pretty well, and Woolens natural athletic ability allows him to get anywhere on the field. The frame will make Woolen a good tackler at the next level, and hes already shown improvements. Standing at 64, Woolen became the fastest ever to run the 40-yard dash at the Combine for a man over 64. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine has arrived, with the entire pro football world descending upon Lucas Oil Stadium for the sports biggest annual job interview. He redshirted as a freshman and tallied 24 catches for 263 yards and one touchdown the following two seasons combined before switching sides of the ball. Woolen does a really good job of using his length to stack and shed blockers in the running game. He can be in a pedal gaining depth to take away the deep route and immediately come off of that to take away the checkdown once the quarterback turns to it. Negatives: Struggles to redirect and pick up the blitz. If his reactions were even average to that of other corners in this class, hed be the top cornerback out there. Zone Coverage Good ability to read the QB, but his reaction time isnt ideal. All Rights Reserved. Has the ball skills and timing to play through the catch point when playing the ball as well as with his back to the ball. Full scouting reports on all the UTSA Roadrunners you need to know, including CB Tariq Woolen, ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft in April. Positives: Safety-sized linebacker who flashes ability. Meet Matt Patricia Born September 13, 1974. Looks to jump routes in coverage, as well as taking the easy way around blocks in the run game. Ahkello Witherspoon, here is what PFF said about him before he was drafted,may be the closest physical comp, but he too lacks the elite athleticism of Woolen. He has a rare combination of size, length and speed that will cause NFL Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Las Vegas has cap space, but will the team be big-spenders? The first thing out there was Woolen just isnt consistent with his timing. Height:64 Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel's press conference during NFL Combine week. Coaches and teams that like high upside will have his name circled on their draft boards. Length Unreal and unmatched. If he gets beat deep, Woolen wont automatically recover and be fast enough to get back, although there are tons of plays where he does make it close. Ultimately, Woolen's skill set is hard to come by, and he does enough good things that will translate to the pass-happy NFL. He has fantastic length and posted eye popping combine numbers running a 4.26 40 yard dash to go along with a 42 inch vertical. Effectively communicates with his teammates in the secondary. Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio's conference during NFL combine week. Required fields are marked *. Tariq Woolen is one of the rarest prospects in this draft, who oddly isnt a projected Day 1 pick, and possibly not even a Day 2 pick. You'll now receive the top The Draft Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Bleacher Report says Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV is a prospect the New Orleans Saints should be scouting who suggested Iowa State defensive lineman Will McDonald IV as someone the Saints should be scouting in Indianapolis: A 43 vertical would beat last years highest set by Channing Tindall and Tariq Woolen by In zone coverage, Woolen comfortably reads the eyes of the quarterback. We will keep discussing inexperience for Woolen, though that inexperience does not apply here. He may not be able to come in and start right away, but he has the skills to develop into a potential starter early in his career. Analysis: Haynes gets the most from his ability yet has limited upside. UTSA 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports. Amongst corners Woolen had the 85th highest grade ever with a 9.99 40 yard dash and a 9.99 for his height. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. With that being said, we must go back to the tape and see if Woolens play matches up to his athleticism. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'draftdive_com-leader-2','ezslot_11',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-draftdive_com-leader-2-0'); When writing the Tariq Woolen scouting report a few different players kept climbing into the back of my mind. His wingspan has been measured at 79, and 33 1/2 for his arm measurement. Neither of them is even close to the athlete Woolen is though. If hes able to refine his technique and hone his instincts, he could definitely hit that lofty ceiling if given time and patience. UTSA seems to favor man coverage a bit over their zone, but Woolen has ample experience in both. His mirroring ability is well polished for someone so raw and a real cause for excitement. Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy addresses play calling changes for Cowboys in 2023. He has fantastic length and posted eye popping combine numbers running a 4.26 40 yard dash to go along with a 42 Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus breaks down the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine process for the Chicago Bears. He might have the highest ceiling of any player in the draft, period. Catches the ball well when its thrown in his direction. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan joins "NFL Now" at the Combine. Against BYU, the one time Woolen got beat, he could not turn his head at all, even though his length couldve allowed him to make a play. The reason he doesnt get full marks is that with his length Woolen is just a tad clunkier than. Must do a better job sinking his butt at the line of scrimmage. His long arms allow a lot of wiggle room in both zone and man coverage for breaking up passes, and he was effective at striking at the football even when he was back in space. Read full article. GRADE: 7.2 (3rd Round - High-Level Backup/ Potential Starter). Bends at the waist and misses blocks. Woolen is an okay scheme fit for this defense as he is better suited for a zone scheme that will allow him to use his athleticism and ability to read the quarterback to read and react to what is happening in front of him. The problem arises when the ball is in the air. 2022 NFL draft: Tariq Woolen scouting report Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Come 2021, he got a lot better in this aspect. His length will be coveted by teams like Indy and Seattle. He has been recorded running as fast as 4.34 in the 40 and at the senior bowl was clocked running over 22 miles per hour. Jalen Carter Named Subject of Arrest Warrant After Fatal Crash That Killed Georgia Teammate, Seattle Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Target at the NFL Combine Include Brian Branch, Nolan Smith, 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson, Boston Colleges Jaiden Woodbey Is Less Tweener, More Swiss Army Knife. His ball tracking ability is good, but he struggles to locate the ball while continuing to mirror the receiver. He then set fire to the turf with his blazing 4.26 40, also among the best in the Combine. Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot on what quarterback Desmond Riddler brings to the Falcons and more. But you dont strictly draft an NFL player off of traits. Still, the raw physical tools are too enticing to pass up. NBA Playoff Bracket Busters, Why Americans are so Unpatriotic Towards the. Too often in coverage, he gets entirely lost on the route, with eyes down the field trying to mentally trail a receiver instead of having a more natural feel for his responsibilities. Copyright 2023 Prime Time Sports Talk. You wouldve liked to see him compete in the agility drills at the combine, but Woolen has shown time and time again that he is a fluid mover. As such, the ascending program is set to send a bevy of athletes into the NFL. Lean, proportional top and bottom half with room to add weight. summary. Clocked at, Solid peripheral vision in zone coverage to recognize and defend against deep routes, Effectively communicates switches when pattern matching, Impressive acceleration to click and close, reaching the pass-catcher shortly after the ball does, Very good at playing the hands and ripping the ball out at the catch point, especially with his back to the quarterback, He has impressive timing to get PBUs from any positioning, back to or facing the quarterback, Not afraid to mix it ups against the run and he has the strength to take on and push around blocks from smaller receivers, Uses good pad level and is physical when tackling, Needs to be more aggressive with his jam and he telegraphs it, wide receivers with good releases and use of hands will be able to swat his hands away. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Tariq Woolen is one of the rarest prospects in this draft, who oddly isnt a projected Day 1 pick, and possibly not even a Day 2 pick. On the majority of Woolens press snaps, rather than trying to get one hand on the receiver off of the snap he took a cold approach where he did not touch them and gave them a clean release off of the line. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. UTSA defensive back Tariq Woolen runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. When in off coverage, Woolen plays with very good positioning downfield, even looking to cut off routes. The UTSA scouting reports for the 2022 NFL Draft are complete with one of the fastest men to ever run at the NFL Combine in Tariq Woolen but offer great depth down the ranks. The UTSA scouting reports for the 2022 NFL Draft are complete with one of the fastest men to ever run at the NFL Combine in Tariq Woolen but offer great depth Right now, though, Woolen is a raw football player. Positives: Relentless, undersized interior defensive tackle with possibilities in a one-gap system. In 2020 and 2021 he would start 18 games for the Roadrunners defense. While Woolens play speed does not match up with his reported 4.34 40-yard dash time, it is sufficient when aided by physicality. Negatives: Not a pile-driver who projects as a short-yardage ball carrier. From there on out, Woolen is a tad inconsistent in the jam. WebTariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. Due to this, he often gives up shorter routes too easily. Fluid moving in every direction, nicely redirects to ball handlers, and quickly closes to the play. He also tends to get a quick break on shorter routes to get a big hit on ball-carriers. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane explains why defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier decided to take off the 2023 season. He is 22 years old and can still develop into a great NFL player. The one simple reason the Seahawks will retain Geno Smith. Physical, mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, and physically beats down opponents to defend the pass. Negatives: Undersized and gets caught up in the trash. After a long and grueling NFL regular season and postseason, the 2022 campaign concludes with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. While this didnt lead to many penalties in the C-USA, I think it will be a bit more problematic at the NFL level. Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta addresses ongoing Lamar Jackson contract situation. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch commends 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's decision to delay his UCL surgery. Has the recovery speed to make up any lost steps earlier in the route. In coverage, Woolen has fluid hips that consistently flip on vertical routes, his elite speed allows him to keep up with the fastest receives, or recover when needed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You are an average to below average kid in high school. The traits are there, its just about getting him more reps which teams may or may not have time for. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He struggles against foot fire and jab step releases because of this and it leads to him getting crossed up against slants. Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? New York Giants Senior Vice President and general manager Joe Schoen discusses the team's ongoing communication with notable free agents like quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. He tries to stay in phase with the receiver by keeping one hand on them at all times to prevent separation at the stem. Flows laterally in pursuit of the action and gets out into space to make plays. Die-hard Ravens + Lakers fan, wild sports fan to the core Runs extremely well once he can hit open space downfield. Again, well get more into the struggles later, but this is a positive start for a player with such potential. Itd be tough to justify taking a developmental player at a position of lesser need and passing on a proven commodity that can improve one of the teams biggest weaknesses with the teams first selection of the draft. WebBreakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. But thats not even the most exciting element of his scouting report. Those mirror well in the later traits, though we can preview them here too. With a good NFL coaching staff, and a year or two to develop, he has the ability to become an elite outside corner in the NFL. This was a pleasant surprise. Does a good job of anticipating throws and getting a good jump on the ball. Using his great fluidity and speed, he has no problem sticking with any receivers. Sherman however only has 32 arms. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2022 NFL Draft. Additionally, Woolen can use that size and athleticism to be a prime candidate for blitzes. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The main, and nearly only, reason that Woolen gets beat deep is that hes slow to react in press coverage. His blend of raw athleticism Woolen has a tendency to overplay the route early in it. 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