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I doubt we look at a guy this small, but that would be a mistake. Size of the fight in the dog...

Amik RobertsonCB, Louisiana Tech

Amik Robertson is 5-foot-8, 187 pounds and about 50 bulldogs worth of fight. He is arguably the best film watch in 2019. Robertson plays with his body on the line in run support, as a tackler in the short areas and even when he’s on the line as a press coverage defender. Now, that uber-aggressive style only works if a player has great eyes and quality anticipation; Robertson’s there. He jumps basic concepts, understands what down/distance is telling him about route depth and distribution and has the ball production to prove it.
From a physical tools perspective, Robertson clears the floor like a starting nickel. He’s wicked quick, has good explosiveness from flat-food techniques and a T-step out of his pedal. Robertson doesn’t necessarily have the greatest long speed to carry vertical routes, so being protected by slot play and capped safeties help him there.
Robertson should concern teams who see a lot of flexed tight ends or big slots, as he isn’t a candidate to handle anyone but the average-sized slot receivers of more traditional West Coast teams. But, if a team is certain it can get him on top of receivers who won’t be able to big-boy him with size, he’ll handle the slot machines of the league with confidence.

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I'll go on record stating that we don't need to draft a CB high. Addressing both lines first would have a greater impact. Plus, it's not like the cupboard is bare from a talent perspective. Let Zimmer prove what a great CB whisperer he is.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
I'll go on record stating that we don't need to draft a CB high. Addressing both lines first would have a greater impact. Plus, it's not like the cupboard is bare from a talent perspective. Let Zimmer prove what a great CB whisperer he is.

Not only that, the 3rd Round is where some of the best value will be at, much like with WR. The only CB I take in the 1st is Henderson, and it's hard to believe after Okuda goes Top 5 that nobody in front of Minnesota would take Henderson and he falls all the way to 22.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
I'll go on record stating that we don't need to draft a CB high. Addressing both lines first would have a greater impact. Plus, it's not like the cupboard is bare from a talent perspective. Let Zimmer prove what a great CB whisperer he is.

Completely agreed.  Find a disruptive pass rusher at DT 1st and another 3rd round development DE guy for rotation.  Those two positions would be upgrades, depth, and give our current CB’s some advantages.   Would love a CB in the 2nd, not first

Great DL’s make average CB’s look good
Average DL’s can make great DB’s look bad

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@Skodin said:

@"BarrNone55" said:
I'll go on record stating that we don't need to draft a CB high. Addressing both lines first would have a greater impact. Plus, it's not like the cupboard is bare from a talent perspective. Let Zimmer prove what a great CB whisperer he is.

Completely agreed.  Find a disruptive pass rusher at DT 1st and another 3rd round development DE guy for rotation.  Those two positions would be upgrades, depth, and give our current CB’s some advantages.   Would love a CB in the 2nd, not first

Great DL’s make average CB’s look good
Average DL’s can make great DB’s look bad

I would agree with that, but I'm having a hard time finding a DT I like very much. I think we need a thread on DT.

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AMIK ROBERTSONDB, LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS

Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson was given a grade of 91.9 in single coverage situations by Pro Football Focus. Robertson (5'8/187) sits atop PFF's grade list for corners in four scenarios: single coverage, against clean-pocket throws (92.6), obvious passing situations (91.0) and contested-catch situations (98.3) . With regard to his work in man, the former Louisiana Tech standout allowed a completion percentage of just 32.5% in 2019. But he's projected by multiple draft analysts to be a Day 3 selection in this month's draft, with the lack of size being the biggest concern. And if that comes to fruition, Robertson could wind up being one of the steals of this draft. "An extremely feisty corner from La-Tech, Robertson may have to move inside at the next level, but don’t be surprised to see him make plays in the NFL," PFF's Sam Monson wrote in his breakdown.

SOURCE: Pro Football Focus

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@"BarrNone55" said:

AMIK ROBERTSONDB, LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS

Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson was given a grade of 91.9 in single coverage situations by Pro Football Focus. Robertson (5'8/187) sits atop PFF's grade list for corners in four scenarios: single coverage, against clean-pocket throws (92.6), obvious passing situations (91.0) and contested-catch situations (98.3) . With regard to his work in man, the former Louisiana Tech standout allowed a completion percentage of just 32.5% in 2019. But he's projected by multiple draft analysts to be a Day 3 selection in this month's draft, with the lack of size being the biggest concern. And if that comes to fruition, Robertson could wind up being one of the steals of this draft. "An extremely feisty corner from La-Tech, Robertson may have to move inside at the next level, but don’t be surprised to see him make plays in the NFL," PFF's Sam Monson wrote in his breakdown.

SOURCE: Pro Football Focus

Really like Robertson. Slot guy for me, but I think he could be a very very good one. 

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I like him too, but I think he's just too small for Zim.