Florida’s Joe Haden looks to confirm status as NFL draft’s top cornerback
Article By cbrown.tsn on 2nd March, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS -- Joe Haden wanted to play quarterback when he arrived at the University of Florida, but his plans quickly changed.
"They had somebody named (Tim) Tebow there," Haden said.
No worries. Plan B worked out splendidly for Haden. He switched to cornerback, became one of the best in the country and arrived at the NFL Combine hoping to be the top cornerback selected in the draft.
A quick 40 time could erase the doubts about Joe Haden. Haden could be a top-10 pick, but the cornerbacks work out Tuesday and the competition at that position is intense. Here's a rundown on some top prospects, all likely to be gone by the end of the second round:
Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State What's to like: Cox can help a team immediately as an explosive returner. That skill alone should keep him from dropping lower than the second round.
What's not to like: Cox raised a red flag at the Cotton Bowl, when he was suspended for the game for missing curfew twice. And even Cox admits that his play fluctuated from game to game in college. To be a first-round pick, he needs a strong workout Tuesday and to convince teams he will not cause distractions. "He's got first-round talent, but I give him a second-round grade," NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said.
Who might take him: Ravens, Packers
Joe Haden, Florida What's to like: A tremendous athlete who is also physical, Haden is generally considered the top cornerback prospect. "I knew he had great feet and change of direction skills just seeing him on film," Mayock said. "What I really liked when I put on the tape was how physical the kid is, both in run support and tackling in the open field. He'll take on blockers."
What's not to like: There are still questions about Haden's speed. He needs a sub-4.5 40-yard dash on Tuesday to erase them. (UPDATE: Haden did not crack 4...
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"They had somebody named (Tim) Tebow there," Haden said.
No worries. Plan B worked out splendidly for Haden. He switched to cornerback, became one of the best in the country and arrived at the NFL Combine hoping to be the top cornerback selected in the draft.
A quick 40 time could erase the doubts about Joe Haden. Haden could be a top-10 pick, but the cornerbacks work out Tuesday and the competition at that position is intense. Here's a rundown on some top prospects, all likely to be gone by the end of the second round:
Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State What's to like: Cox can help a team immediately as an explosive returner. That skill alone should keep him from dropping lower than the second round.
What's not to like: Cox raised a red flag at the Cotton Bowl, when he was suspended for the game for missing curfew twice. And even Cox admits that his play fluctuated from game to game in college. To be a first-round pick, he needs a strong workout Tuesday and to convince teams he will not cause distractions. "He's got first-round talent, but I give him a second-round grade," NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said.
Who might take him: Ravens, Packers
Joe Haden, Florida What's to like: A tremendous athlete who is also physical, Haden is generally considered the top cornerback prospect. "I knew he had great feet and change of direction skills just seeing him on film," Mayock said. "What I really liked when I put on the tape was how physical the kid is, both in run support and tackling in the open field. He'll take on blockers."
What's not to like: There are still questions about Haden's speed. He needs a sub-4.5 40-yard dash on Tuesday to erase them. (UPDATE: Haden did not crack 4...
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