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Defensive Backfield Draft Tracker

14 Oct 2019

DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD

Rounds: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Round 1

Order	Team	Player	Position	College
1	Renegades	Derron Smith	SAF	Fresno State
2	Guardians	Jamar Summers	CB	UConn
3	Roughnecks	Deji Olatoye	CB	North Carolina A&T
4	Defenders	Elijah Campbell	CB	Northern Iowa
5	Wildcats	Jack Tocho	CB	NC State
6	Dragons	Jhavonte Dean	CB	Miami
7	BattleHawks	Herb Miller	SAF	Florida Atlantic
8	Vipers	Arrion Springs	CB	Oregon

Round 2

Order	Team	Player Name	Position	College/NFL
1	Vipers	Picasso Nelson	CB	Southern Miss
Analysis: Picasso Nelson was a 4-year starter at Southern Mississippi. He primarily lined up as a nickel corner, but has experience playing on the outside as well. He is at his best inside where he demonstrates the quickness to mirror between the numbers. He plays tough and physical in run support and can strike to dislodge passes at the catch point.
2	BattleHawks	Will Hill	SAF	Florida
3	Dragons	Chris Davis	CB	Auburn
Analysis: Chris Davis is notorious for his "Kick Six" return TD in the Auburn-Alabama rivalry. He spent 2 seasons with the Chargers primarily as a returner and special teamer. He plays a tough, physical brand of football and has the strength to beat up receivers at the line. He shows good zone awareness in coverage and offers return versatility.
4	Wildcats	Jaylen Dunlap	CB	Illinois
5	Defenders	Desmond Lawrence	CB	North Carolina
6	Roughnecks	Robert Nelson	CB	Arizona State
Analysis: Undrafted out of Arizona State, Robert Nelson played in 20 career NFL games. He is a quick, sudden athlete with good play speed to stay in phase with receivers downfield. He shows good burst to the ball in zone coverage and flashes playmaking skills when he trusts his instincts.
7	Guardians	Lorenzo Doss	CB	Tulane
8	Renegades	Treston Decoud	CB	Oregon State

Round 3

Order	Team	Player	Position	College
1	Renegades	Dashaun Phillips	CB	Tarleton State
2	Guardians	David Rivers	CB	Youngstown State
3	Roughnecks	Trae Elston	SAF	Ole Miss
4	Defenders	Jalen Myrick	CB	Minnesota
Analysis: Jalen Myrick was a 7th-round NFL draft selection by the Jaguars in 2017 and he played one season with the team. He is known for his speed after running a 4.28 forty-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Combine. He displays excellent quickness and body control in man coverage. He plays tougher in the run game than his size might suggest.
5	Wildcats	C.J. Moore	CB	North Carolina Central
6	Dragons	Kentrell Brice	SAF	Louisiana Tech
Analysis: Kentrell Brice was a 4-year contributor at Louisiana Tech. He went undrafted, but played 36 NFL games with the Packers including 14 starts. He has good size and is an explosive tackler. He can play from single high where he displays very good reaction quickness.
7	BattleHawks	D'Montre Wade	CB	Murray State
8	Vipers	Demontre Hurst	CB	Oklahoma

Round 4

Order	Team	Player Name	Position	College/NFL
1	Vipers	Jude Adjei-Barimah	CB	Bowling Green
2	BattleHawks	Dexter McCoil	SAF	Tulsa
Analysis: Named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2014, Dexter McCoil won a CFL championship before signing with the Chargers and 49ers and played in 26 NFL games. He is a long safety/linebacker hybrid with outstanding awareness and ball skills. He also brings physicality in the box.
3	Dragons	Steve Williams	CB	California
Analysis: Steve Williams was a 5th-round NFL draft selection by the Chargers in 2013. He played 33 games in the NFL and was most recently a regular contributor in the AAF. He is a very good athlete with outstanding movement skills. He closes on the ball very quickly. He can play inside or outside.
4	Wildcats	Roman Tatum	CB	Southern Illinois
5	Defenders	Doran Grant	CB	Ohio State
6	Roughnecks	Marqueston Huff	SAF	Wyoming
Analysis: Marqueston Huff was selected in the 4th round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Titans. He played 41 games as a rotational safety and cornerback in the NFL. He offers good range and physicality from the backend. His aggressive play has tone-setting potential.
7	Guardians	Dravon Askew-Henry	SAF	West Virginia
8	Renegades	Kurtis Drummond	SAF	Michigan State
Analysis: Named the Big 10 Defensive Back of the Year in 2014, Kurtis Drummond signed as a UDFA with the Texans where he has been on the team's active roster and practice squad. He is long and rangy on the back end. His athleticism and ball skills maximize potential for downfield playmaking ability.

Round 5

Order	Team	Player	Position	College
1	Renegades	Josh Hawkins	CB	East Carolina
2	Guardians	Demetrious Cox	SAF	Michigan State
3	Roughnecks	SaQwan Edwards	SAF	New Mexico
4	Defenders	Bradley Sylve	CB	Alabama
5	Wildcats	Jordan Powell	SAF	Widener
6	Dragons	Channing Stribling	CB	Michigan
7	BattleHawks	Kenny Robinson	SAF	West Virginia
Analysis: After earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors and hauling in 7 INTs over his first two collegiate seasons, Kenny Robinson opted to enter the XFL draft following his true sophomore season. Most of his experience came from single-high alignment where he demonstrated desired awareness and range for that role. His natural ball-hawking skills make for big play potential in man or zone coverage. He has the fluidity to play deep coverage or line up against slot receivers closer to the line of scrimmage.
8	Vipers	Marcelis Branch	SAF	Robert Morris

Round 6

Order	Team	Player Name	Position	College/NFL
1	Vipers	Micah Hannemann	SAF	BYU
Analysis: Michah Hannemann played 44 games at BYU before signing with the Browns and Chargers during the 2018 offseason. He played both corner and safety in college - he is versatile enough to project as a nickel defender. He has good play speed and is a tough high-low defender in the run game. He can also return punts.
2	BattleHawks	Marquez White	CB	Florida State
3	Dragons	Cody Brown	SAF	Arkansas State
4	Wildcats	Ahmad Dixon	SAF	Baylor
Analysis: A first-team All-American as a senior, Ahmad Dixon was a 7th-round NFL draft selection by the Cowboys in 2014. He played 11 NFL games as a special-teamer. His best traits are his physicality and on-field energy. He has a safety/linebacker hybrid play style as a box enforcer. His short area explosiveness allows him to make key stops when ball carriers are in striking distance.
5	Defenders	Reggie Cole	CB	Mary Hardin-Baylor
6	Roughnecks	Ed Reynolds	SAF	Stanford
Analysis: Ed Reynolds was a 2013 First-Team All-American at Stanford and was selected in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Eagles. He played in 16 NFL games, including 10 starts. He is a smart, instinctive safety with above average ball skills. He is a reliable tackler in the box or in space.
7	Guardians	Andrew Soroh	SAF	Florida Atlantic
8	Renegades	Montrel Meander	SAF	Grambling State

Round 7

Order	Team	Player	Position	College
1	Renegades	John Franklin III	CB	Auburn
2	Guardians	Jeremiah McKinnon	CB	Florida International
3	Roughnecks	Brendan Langley	CB	Lamar
Analysis: Brendan Langley was a 3rd-round NFL draft selection by the Broncos in 2017. He played 16 games over two seasons in Denver, primarily as a reserve defensive back and return man. The former college wide receiver possesses good ball skills. He has desired size and speed with strong upside as a zone corner.
4	Defenders	Rahim Moore	SAF	UCLA
Analysis: Once a 2nd-Team All-American and all-conference performer at UCLA, Rahim Moore was selected in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Broncos. He went on to start 54 games for the Broncos and Texans and recorded 9 INTs in his NFL career. He is known for his high football IQ and awareness to find the ball. He demonstrates excellent hands to create turnovers when the ball is in range.
5	Wildcats	Harlan Miller	CB	Southeastern Louisiana
Analysis: Harlan Miller was a 6th-round NFL draft selection by the Cardinals in 2016. He spent 3 seasons on and off the team's practice squad. He is a quick-twitch athlete with an aggressive play style. He flashes impressive ball awareness and break-up skills.
6	Dragons	Jordan Martin	SAF	Syracuse
Analysis: Jordan Martin is a former college cornerback and safety. He had a tryout with the Jets before earning a starting role in the AAF. He has a good height/weight/speed combination. He has extensive experience playing single high coverage and can brings solid hit power as a downhill run defender.
7	BattleHawks	Trovon Reed	CB	Auburn
8	Vipers	Lashard Durr	CB	Mississippi State

Round 8

Order	Team	Player Name	Position	College/NFL
1	Vipers	Herb Waters	CB	Miami
2	BattleHawks	Joe Powell	SAF	Globe Tech
3	Dragons	Tyson Graham	SAF	South Dakota
4	Wildcats	Jerome Couplin	SAF	William & Mary
5	Defenders	Tyree Kinnel	SAF	Michigan
6	Roughnecks	Kendall Adams	SAF	Kansas State
7	Guardians	Terrence Alexander	CB	LSU
Analysis: Terrence Alexander was a 4-year contributor during his time at Stanford and LSU. He spent the 2019 offseason with the Vikings. He is an above average athlete who shows good toughness as a force defender against the run.
8	Renegades	Doyin Jibowu	SAF	Fort Hays State

Round 9

Order	Team	Player	Position	College
1	Renegades	Donatello Brown	CB	Valdosta State
2	Guardians	Nydair Rouse	CB	West Chester
3	Roughnecks	Deatrick Nichols	CB	South Florida
Analysis: Deatrick Nichols was a 3-time All-AAC performer at South Florida before signing with the Cardinals. He was a member of the team's practice squad in 2018, appearing in 2 games. He has slot corner size and traits with good ball production. He plays sticky man coverage with desired range in zone.
4	Defenders	Carlos Merritt	SAF	Campbell
5	Wildcats	Mike Stevens	CB	NC State
6	Dragons	Mohammed Seisay	CB	Nebraska
7	BattleHawks	Trey Caldwell	CB	Louisiana Monroe
8	Vipers	Robenson Therezie	SAF	Auburn

Round 10

Order	Team	Player Name	Position	College/NFL
1	Vipers	Bryce Canady	CB	Florida International
2	BattleHawks	Ryan White	CB	Auburn
3	Dragons	Sterling Moore	CB	SMU
Analysis: Sterling Moore carved out a 7-year NFL career after going undrafted. He played in 82 games (including 7 playoff games) and was a member of the 2011 AFC Champion Patriots team. He offers the versatility to line up inside, outside, or as a hang defender. He's a smart player and flashes outstanding ball skills.
4	Wildcats	Bryce Cheek	CB	Akron
5	Defenders	Ladarius Gunter	CB	Miami
Analysis: Ladarius Gunter was undrafted out of Miami, but he ended up playing in 28 NFL games including 15 starts as one of the Packers' full-time starting CBs in 2016. He is a strong height/weight player with a feisty demeanor in coverage. He flashes playmaking ball skills. He is best suited to play in a zone-heavy scheme.
6	Roughnecks	Justin Martin	CB	Tennessee
7	Guardians	Ranthony Texada	CB	TCU
8	Renegades	Ronald Martin	SAF	LSU

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