Cornerbacks

): Pro Day - Had a 37 ½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot 11-inch long jump, 4.14 short shuttle, 6.63 cone drill, ran position drills and kept his combine numbers for everything else. Offered to run the 40, but was told it was not necessary. Dallas sent two people to videotape his workout.

Senior Bowl:(KFFL) Said to have interviewed with Cardinals.

BRS - #1 on our Top 16 draft board, because of his athleticism, measurables andd willingness/ability to make big plays. I rewatched the first half of the Senior Bowl. I saw him (a) break on the ball to bust up a short sideline pass, (b) drill the receiver with a form tackle on a similar pattern, (c) go deep with a receiver and leap high to come down with an interception and (d) flow toward the middle of the field to tackle a ball carrier. In short: He showed me size, speed, leaping ability, ball skills, aggressiveness and willingness to hit.

The Sporting News War Room - A long way from being polished. A premier athlete who improved his draft stock at the Senior Bowl and could go as high as round one.

Surefire Scouting - Undoubtedly the most talented CB in Mobile. Has the frame, burst and ball skills to be a dominant playmaker in the NFL.

PFW - Answered any questions teams had about his athleticism at the Senior Bowl. He is a fluid, instinctive cover corner similar to Rashean Mathis. Could struggle in a zone scheme and good offensive coordinators will find a way to consistently run at him and find a way to make him tackle.

: Pro Day - Had a 38½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 5-inch long jump, ran position drills and stood on the rest of his numbers from the combine.

The Sporting News War Room - Unlike most small school cornerbacks, he shows good footwork which will ease his transition to the NFL. Will become a solid starter in any scheme.

Surefire Scouting - Possesses exceptional burst and tremendous potential but gives up too many plays in coverage for his skill level. He lacks the consistency to be considered a first round talent.

PFW - A very gifted cover corner and game-breaking returner. McKelvin has the feet, hips, explosive burst and work habits to become a No. 1 corner.

BRS (Gollin) - Another Top 16 corner but a tweak below the other two because of minor concerns about his motor and his wanna.

The Sporting News War Room - Becoming more consistent and emerging as a playmaker who allows few big play completions  and will be a solid NFL corner.

Surefire Scouting - Enormous amount of raw talent but he has yet to put it all together on the field. He has been out produced by opposite CB Trae Williams. He will likely be overdrafted based on the attractive combination of size and speed.

PFW - Good-sized man cover corner with natural movement skills. Can shut down half the field when he wants to but too often shows up half-hearted and undisciplined and does not play up to his ability.

BRS (Gollin) - If we go in another direction during the first round of the draft and Cason is around at #50, I'd leap on him. Comments about his lack of time speed must have been before he ran the 4.46.

The Sporting News War Room - Not a burner but is a good athlete with all the intangibles to start in the NFL. Also has the intelligence, instincts and toughness to switch to safety.

Surefire Scouting - A solid all around corner with strong character whose lack of great timed speed will likely keep him out of the first round. He has the size, instincts and mentality to become a productive safety in the NFL.

PFW - Lacks the quickness desired to be more than a press-zone corner and might not be physical enough to handle the contact that comes with the safety position.

Pro Day - Had a 38-inch vertical jump, ran position drills and kept all his other times from the combine.

The Sporting News War Room - No write up

Surefire Scouting - Good size, speed and athleticism. Brings added versatility as a KR and has the ability to play FS as well as CB. Worthy of a shot at CB but could make  the team on his special teams ability alone

PFW - Big, physical zone corner who will make an impact on special teams from Day One. Has the size, smarts, burst and toughness to warrant consideration as a FS.

Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 4.56 and 4.53, had a 35-inch vertical jump, 9-foot, 9-inch long jump, 4.39 short shuttle, 6.89 cone drill, and ran position drills.

The Sporting News War Room - Plays with a tough, physical style NFL teams covet and has the tools to become an elite NFL starter.

Surefire Scouting - Had a solid senior season, however his production as an underclassman was marginal. He lacks the experience, burst and functional speed to be more than a backup.

PFW - Does not have enough experience for teams to feel comfortable in taking a shot  at drafting him too early but has the physical tools to develop into a solid No. 2 cornerback.

Pro Day - Ran the 40 in 4.65 and 4.61, had a 39 ½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot, 9-inch long jump, 4.03 short shuttle, 6.70 cone drill, ran position drills.

BRS (Gollin) - Here's where the talent at the CB position begins to fall off. Smith may be better suited to play safety, but we like physical corners. Only thing is: we already have a guy like Smith in Antrel Rolle (and he's about to switch to safety)..

The Sporting News War Room - A tough defender who seems to enjoy playing physical and should become a solid starter who makes plays and dishes out hard hits

Surefire Scouting - Smith is a young, productive 3-year starter who has upside and versatility. He may lack the short area burst to be a top flight CB but he should be a standout at FS.

PFW - A versatile defender with excellent size and the short area quickness, toughness, instincts and ball skills to be very effective in zone coverage. Lack of top-end speed could make his best position FS.