CJD Pre-Combine Mock Draft 1.0

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(02-19-2023, 01:51 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: With my 2nd pick I chose Cam Smith, CB South Carolina. This was a tough choice because Eli Ricks and Kelee Ringo were both available as well. This will ultimately come down to preference of the coaches because Ricks is productive and physically impressive (6’2”), whereas Smith is more instinctive, which is harder to measure.  I’d be happy with either, but had to pick one, so I went with the more instinctive one that is not coming off of an injury riddled season.

Considering Ricks and Ringo are both bump and run corners Cam Smith fits Cincy's 70% zone defense better. Alot of the "top corners" this year are going to have a big learning curve because the NFL is a zone dominated league right now.