NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Marcus Peters, CB, Kansas City Chiefs

Marcus Peters: Washington (5’11 197)

Positives:

• Good Size
• Versatile
• Good Body Control
• Nice Arm Length
• Physical Corner
• Nice Jam at Line
• Good Awareness for Pass
• Good timing
• Excellent Press Coverage—Makes him Ideal for Bob Sutton Defense
• Excels in Rushing Coverage as well
• Good Speed
• Good Hips can turn and run with relative ease
• Ball Hawk

Weaknesses:

• Has some off the field issues
• Struggles in coverage against smaller, shifty players
• Good coaching may help to conquer mistakes

Overall Impression:

• Tough Physical Defender
• Press Coverage is excellent the type of thing you want to see playing for Bob Sutton defense
• May be a day one starter
• Size and Play will help defending against any receiver
• May become dominant DB
• Has all the tools needed for success

I give Peters a 7.0

1. The Chiefs get an A for drafting the perfect corner for Bob Sutton’s Defense.
2.  John Dorsey hits a home run here for Bob Sutton. We can look forward to watching Marcus Peters own opponents for years to come!