03-01-2022, 03:57 AM
East Carolina’s football program is losing one of the top players in college football, per Pro Football Focus’ metrics. The website released its top 101 players in the college game from this past season, with cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian coming in at No. 93 overall.
McMillian is behind nine other FBS cornerbacks total, despite his defensive and coverage grades ranked among the best in the country. According to PFF, McMillian earned an 88.5 defense grade, a 59.5 run defense grade, a 68.1 tackling grade, a 51.0 pass rushing grade, and a 91.1 coverage grade. McMillian’s overall coverage grade ranked No. 1 nationally among all FBS corners.
Here’s what PFF’s Anthony Treash wrote about McMillian in the article.
“McMillian earned an 88.5 PFF grade that ranked top three among FBS cornerbacks,” Treash wrote. “The corner finished with five interceptions, eight pass breakups and 13 passing stops. Most of his work came from off-zone coverage, where he earned a 90.1 coverage grade, second in the FBS.”
Despite playing outside cornerback during his time at ECU, McMillian profiles best as a slot corner in the NFL due to his size. He will likely be a mid- to late-round draft pick as a result.
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McMillian is behind nine other FBS cornerbacks total, despite his defensive and coverage grades ranked among the best in the country. According to PFF, McMillian earned an 88.5 defense grade, a 59.5 run defense grade, a 68.1 tackling grade, a 51.0 pass rushing grade, and a 91.1 coverage grade. McMillian’s overall coverage grade ranked No. 1 nationally among all FBS corners.
Here’s what PFF’s Anthony Treash wrote about McMillian in the article.
“McMillian earned an 88.5 PFF grade that ranked top three among FBS cornerbacks,” Treash wrote. “The corner finished with five interceptions, eight pass breakups and 13 passing stops. Most of his work came from off-zone coverage, where he earned a 90.1 coverage grade, second in the FBS.”
Despite playing outside cornerback during his time at ECU, McMillian profiles best as a slot corner in the NFL due to his size. He will likely be a mid- to late-round draft pick as a result.
Remember this kids name. I like him a lot.
