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