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PFF:
26th rated player - Hamilton 8th.
6'2 - 199
Cine was the biggest riser down the stretch for the Georgia defense, and he's one heck of a tackler - for his career, he missed only 11 tackles on 159 attempts.
CBS:
Draft Scouting Report:
Rating: 87.64 (Long-term starter)
Pro Comparison: Juan Thornhill
Strengths:
Ran a 4.38 40 with a 36.5 vertical at the combine, and that athleticism translated to the field for the Bulldogs. Good closing speed while staying under control, and while he's not a thumper he comes downhill with purpose vs. the run. Can cover like cornerback vs. shifty slot WRs and blankets bigger tight ends. Tackling machine in open field and he'll run through the intended target, usually as the ball is arriving.
Weaknesses:
Can get locked into his responsibilities to the point of having blinders on and can miss what's going on around him. Can be a half-step slow to diagnose the play and that leaves him at least a half-step out of position.
Bleacher:
- Lewis Cine, S, Georgia
Strengths: Fearless tackler, quick reaction in coverage, good understanding of schemes, covers a lot of ground
Weaknesses: Play a little high through contact, thin frame, more of a straight-line athlete
On a defense loaded with future NFL talent, safety Lewis Cine led the national champion Georgia Bulldogs with 73 total tackles and nine defended passes.
Georgia's defense featured the Butkus Award winner, the Outland Trophy winner and another defensive lineman selected with the first overall pick. However, Cine served as the unit's eraser by playing the alleys and the run as well as any other defender in college football.
The first-team All-SEC safety takes excellent angles and arrives at the ball-carrier while going roughly 100 mph, though he can be a little reckless in his tackling form. That speed estimation is only a slight exaggeration, as the 6'2", 199-pound defender ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the combine.
The Minnesota Vikings traded all the way back to the 32nd overall pick after starting the evening with the 12th selection. In doing so, Minnesota was still able to land the most intimidating safety in the class.
As talented as Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton is, he’s not the same type of hitter Cine is. Nor does this year’s highest-drafted safety possess as much speed.
Initially, Cine can join Harrison Smith, learn from the veteran and form the league’s most physical safety duo. The incoming defensive back will eventually replace Smith, who turned 33 in February. The Vikings can save $15.3 million by releasing the veteran with a June 1 designation next year, per Over The Cap.
USA Today:
Georgia safety Lewis Cine has been selected in the 2022 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings with the 32nd pick, the last pick of the first round.
Quote:That extends the UGA record for picks in the first round to five.
Cine was the unquestioned leader of the Bulldogs secondary that squashed opponents as one of the best defensive units in the country.
In 2021, the Texas native racked up a team-leading 73 stops, team-high nine pass breakups and won the Defensive MVP honor in the national title game.
NFL.com
By Lance ZierleinNFL Analyst Draft ProjectionRound 2 NFL ComparisonAnthony Harris OverviewCine plays with a willing aggressiveness that fit right in with Georgia's talented stop unit. He plays with an urgent, downhill approach, which leads to memorable collisions but he's not always under control in getting there. He doesn't have desired mass and stopping power for his style of play, but the work gets done. Cine lacks range and instincts to play over the top and is better suited to split safety and down safety alignments. He can handle man coverage underneath but doesn't have the hips to swing and sway with talented receivers down the field. Cine has future starting potential as a zero flinch safety, but has limitations for defenses to consider.
The draft network:- Lewis Cine is a 3rd year Junior who has aligned as the single-high middle-field defender and has also aligned in split-safety looks. Lewis is a good athlete with good straight-line speed, agility, and range of motion. In the passing game, his versatility is his strongest attribute. He has moments of dropping down in the slot and playing in the overhang. He could afford to make more plays in the passing game and has left plays on the field, in this regard. In the run game, he is a violent, physical hitter. He comes downhill with authority and demonstrates physical toughness as a run defender. He aggressively runs the alley and shows up with physicality. He has been hit with targeting penalties in the past but has been better in this aspect in 2021. On passing downs, he may be best-suited playing as a linebacker in sub-packages where he can use his athleticism to blitz and affect the passer.
Ideal Role: Safety and core special teamer
MSN:
This is an interesting pick from the Vikings for a number of reasons. Clearly, they wanted a safety, and they had the opportunity to take the consensus top safety at 12 in Hamilton. Instead, they moved down 20 picks and landed Cine, with Hamilton going to the Ravens at 14.
It's also notable that the Vikings ended up taking a safety and not a cornerback like Clemson's Andrew Booth or Washington's Kyler Gordon, considering corner is their biggest need.
Still, safety was a need for the Vikings too. Harrison Smith is getting up there in age, and Cam Bynum — the second-year player who was the projected starter before Cine was picked — only played a little more than 200 defensive snaps as a rookie.
Cine's stats at Georgia don't jump off the table: 2 INTs, 3.5 TFLs, and 14 passes defended in three seasons. But he had his best season for Georgia's championship team last year and has the physical tools and skillset to continue improving at the NFL level.
Here's the scouting report on Cine
Quote: A two-year starter at Georgia, Cine played free safety in former defensive coordinator Dan Lanning’s scheme, also seeing time at strong safety and the “money” position. He was born in Haiti, grew up in Florida, learned to play football in Boston, became a top recruit in Texas and earned All-American status at Georgia – a diverse journey that concluded with him earning Defensive MVP honors in the 2021 national championship game. With his range, explosiveness and appetite for contact, Cine is a do-everything safety and led a talent-rich Georgia defense in both tackles and passes defended in 2021. Although he has room to tidy up his tackling technique, he is at his best as a physical run defender, running the alley like a freight train and tuning up his target. Overall, Cine lacks ideal size by NFL standards and has marginal ball skills, but he is an enforcer vs. the run with the athleticism in coverage to make plays. He is an ascending talent with NFL starting skills, similar to Xavier McKinney as a prospect.
Grades:MSN
Minnesota Vikings: Lewis Cine, S, GeorgiaIt might look better once the dust settles, but I don’t like the ins and outs of this move for new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. If you’re going to trade back with the division rival Lions and garner more picks in, what I assume, is a rebuild (or retool?): Is it too much to ask to get a better player? Cine is fine. Fine. A plug and play starter, really. But he’s someone who fits more in the NFL of 2011 — a bruising, big safety — than someone who can hold their own against quarterbacks who now throw 40-plus times game. He’ll stay afloat in the league for the most part, but at first glance, Minnesota got fleeced. Grade: C+
SB Nation
No. 32: Minnesota Vikings: Lewis Cine, S — GeorgiaI really like Cine. This was the correct spot for him to go, albeit the team is a little surprising. Defensive back was a big-time need for Minnesota, and their huge trade back from 12 to 32 forced their hand a lot. Cine is a good player, but man... I hate the talent Minnesota missed out on by making this drop back and not getting a great return for it. Trent McDuffie, Kaiir Elam, Daxton Hill — all better DBs and all gone because of this trade. Unless the Vikings get something incredible with the No. 34 this was an awful trade.
Grade: C
CBS
32. Vikings (from Lions): Lewis Cine, S, GeorgiaGrade: B+
They need a safety next to Harrison Smith and he's getting a little older. Cine is a good-looking player who will cover and hit you. He has the range you like in the back end. This is a good, solid pick.
PFF
32. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIA DET): S LEWIS CINE, GEORGIAPick Grade: X
Lions Receive: R1 12, R2 46
Vikings Receive: R1 32, R2 34, R3 66
After trading all the way back from the 12th overall pick, the Vikings land PFF’s No. 2 safety and 26th-best prospect overall, Lewis Cine at No. 32. The Georgia Bulldog — like most of the people on the team — is an elite athlete, who posted a 4.37 40-yard and 11-foot-1 broad jump at the NFL Combine. He was one of the best safeties in college football last year, turning in an 82.4 PFF grade for the season that ranked eighth in the Power Five. Cine was also one of the best tacklers in the country at Georgia, with just 11 misses on 159 career attempts. He was primarily a deep safety in college, but he can be more versatile in Minnesota. -AT
Not sure what Grade X means?
SI
2. Minnesota Vikings: Lewis Cine, LB, Georgia
Cine is an outstanding athlete with good size who could be a long-term replacement for Harrison Smith. He ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the combine and led all safeties in the broad jump (11’1”). He’s a smart defender and sees the game well. Cine delivers some big hits in run support and is a reliable tackler in space with sideline-to-sideline range.
GRADE: B
Sporting News
32. Minnesota Vikings (from Rams via Lions): Lewis Cine, S, Georgia
It’s fitting that the first round began and ended with national champion Georgia defensive players (five in all). The Vikings get an intimidating cleanup man next to venerable Harrison Smith who also showed he had the athleticism to make a lot more plays in coverage in the NFL. For the team moving down 20 spots, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did well with his first pick as GM with a fine talent that fits a need and matches the value.
I like the Cine pick, its one of need and BPA at that point really. You can debate the compensation in the trade for sure, but the pick itself is solid
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Brugler:
STRENGTHS: Rangy with the stride speed to cover a lot of grass ... has the top gear to cover over the top ... smooth-hipped and transfers weight cleanly to change
direction mid-pedal ... feels routes coming and shows a natural feel for coverage angles (only one touchdown pass allowed) ... triggers downhill in zone and closes
with short-area burst ... highly physical and strokes ball carriers across the middle of the field ... widens his feet at contact and keeps his hands extended as a tackler ...
understands timing and committed only one penalty in 2021 (pass interference vs. Florida) ... executes situational football and takes coaching well (head coach Kirby
Smart: “When you design a safety, he’s got all the qualities ... he’s really been a student of the game.”) ... production improved each season ... durable and played in
all 39 games the past three seasons.
WEAKNESSES: Narrow-framed with lean-muscled bulk ... caught playing on his heels in man coverage and can be late to drive on out-breaking routes ... too lenient
with his underneath separation allowed ... leaves interceptions on the field because of suspect hands and finishing focus at the catch point ... needs to track the ball
better mid-pursuit ... there is room to clean up his open-field tackling technique, occasionally dropping his eyes or tackling too high ... doesn’t have the brute power to
compensate when he arrives out of control ... rarely used as a blitzer.
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Georgia, Cine played free safety in former defensive coordinator Dan Lanning’s scheme, also seeing time at strong safety and the
“money” position. He was born in Haiti, grew up in Florida, learned to play football in Boston, became a top recruit in Texas and earned All-American status at
Georgia – a diverse journey that concluded with him earning Defensive MVP honors in the 2021 national championship game. With his range, explosiveness and
appetite for contact, Cine is a do-everything safety and led a talent-rich Georgia defense in both tackles and passes defended in 2021. Although he has room to tidy
up his tackling technique, he is at his best as a physical run defender, running the alley like a freight train and tuning up his target. Overall, Cine lacks ideal size by NFL
standards and has marginal ball skills, but he is an enforcer vs. the run with the athleticism in coverage to make plays. He is an ascending talent with NFL starting
skills, similar to Xavier McKinney as a prospect.
GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 33 overall)
McGinn's anonymous scouts:
2. LEWIS CINE, Georgia (6-2, 202, 4.36, 1-2): Third-year junior, two-year starter. “Love him,” one scout said. “He’s a run-and-hit, mean kid. He will try to get into your soul. Plays with such great effort. He’s a ball-playing Jesse … He’s a different kid. I don’t know how well he’s going to fit in every locker room. He’s very high on himself. I think the kid’s smart enough to (accept coaching).” One of the hardest hitters in the draft. “He knocked out (Kyle) Pitts at Florida in 2020,” another scout said. “It was like a post (route). Pitts missed a game with a concussion (and nasal surgery). Not a real big kid but he’s wiry and can run.” Born in Haiti. Moved to Florida at age 4. Played three years in high school at Everett, Mass., and another in Cedar Hill, Texas, where an assistant coach at the school was Deion Sanders. “Was discovered by Deion,” said a third scout. “They say he’s kind of quirky, and he is. In his interview, he’s a little bit of an odd personality. I wouldn’t necessarily be scared of that. His straight-line speed showed up in coverage. I thought he could play down. He doesn’t have a ton of experience in the middle of the field but he can do it.” Played free safety, finished with 145 tackles (3 ½ for loss), two picks, 16 PBUs and no forced fumbles. Wonderlic of 16. Was suspended twice for fighting. “He’s not a first,” said a fourth scout. “Not a great man cover guy. But he will knock the living shit out of you.”
Cine's a stud and will be a very good player. The trade itself still questions me...don't think we wont the pick battle
Quote: @Hawkvike25 said:
Cine's a stud and will be a very good player. The trade itself still questions me...don't think we wont the pick battle
Questions you? We got absolutely bent over a barrel and F’ed without lube.
I have no earthly idea why we gave up our 2nd. That big of a move should have netted us their 32 and 34 without giving up 46
Quote: @Hawkvike25 said:
Cine's a stud and will be a very good player. The trade itself still questions me...don't think we wont the pick battle
We didn't. By dropping from 12 to freaking 32, you should be getting the moon in return. That the cost of doing so for the Lions was a mere 3rd rounder and a 2nd round DOWNGRADE still has me scratching my head. More infuriating is that the Lions have two 1st rounders next year.
Quote: @AGRforever said:
@ Hawkvike25 said:
Cine's a stud and will be a very good player. The trade itself still questions me...don't think we wont the pick battle
Questions you? We got absolutely bent over a barrel and F’ed without lube.
I have no earthly idea why we gave up our 2nd. That big of a move should have netted us their 32 and 34 without giving up 46
Trying to bring a little optimism to our Friday. I am more pleased about it knowing we got Cine. If we picked a higher risk player I'd be a lot more annoyed. Maybe Seattle will want to trade up to 34 to take a QB and we get 40 and 72 in return? While the trade yesterday sucks, having 4 picks in the first 77 was something I had hoped for all along
Quote: @Hawkvike25 said:
@ AGRforever said:
@ Hawkvike25 said:
Cine's a stud and will be a very good player. The trade itself still questions me...don't think we wont the pick battle
Questions you? We got absolutely bent over a barrel and F’ed without lube.
I have no earthly idea why we gave up our 2nd. That big of a move should have netted us their 32 and 34 without giving up 46
Trying to bring a little optimism to our Friday. I am more pleased about it knowing we got Cine. If we picked a higher risk player I'd be a lot more annoyed. Maybe Seattle will want to trade up to 34 to take a QB and we get 40 and 72 in return? While the trade yesterday sucks, having 4 picks in the first 77 was something I had hoped for all along
I hope Viking Nation's mood doesn't discourage another trade down. A lot of good talent in this draft between 33 and 77.
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
@ Hawkvike25 said:
Cine's a stud and will be a very good player. The trade itself still questions me...don't think we wont the pick battle
We didn't. By dropping from 12 to freaking 32, you should be getting the moon in return. That the cost of doing so for the Lions was a mere 3rd rounder and a 2nd round DOWNGRADE still has me scratching my head. More infuriating is that the Lions have two 1st rounders next year.
Yep. I like Cine. I’ll like Booth at 34.
But the trade is not really “up for debate”. The Lions made out like bandits.
Without knowing anything, it feels like KAM was dead set on moving back once the top 2 CBs went early and he wound up taking whatever he could get rather than taking the layup and drafting Williams/Davis/Hamilton.
More infuriating was KAM said in his presser the offer was “too good to pass up”. No, it really wasn’t.
Hopefully tonight goes better but I keep coming back to the fact that, RS could have done this. Thus far if I didn’t know any better I’d think Rick retired and KAM was his protege. It’s bizarre.
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