Combine - Forty: DNP | BP: DNP | VJ: DNP | BJ: DNP | 3C: DNP | 20Sh: DNP| 60Sh: DNP |  

Pro Day - Barron didn’t work out at the NFL Scouting Combine because of an injury. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 and 4.57 seconds. He had a 34-1/2-inch vertical and a 10-foot-2 broad jump, but didn’t do other drills. He had an excellent workout. He’s got very good hands and quick hips. Barron is a big, strong guy who moves around exceptionally well. Barron said he was at about “80 percent,” but worked out to show scouts where he was in his recovery from hernia surgery.  (Brooks)  - Barron will be a very good pro safety. He is smart and versatile, and can play deep in the middle or in the box. There is no problem with his ability to play in space. He could also play as a “big” nickel in sub packages. He is fast enough (unofficial 4.55 in the 40-yard dash) and has the tools to be a hybrid-type playmaker. He should go in the middle of the first round.

BRS (Gollin) - Keep an eye on him. A Walt Mitchell sleeper. Write-ups suggest an A-Dub clone. Cards failed to re-sign Considine.

Pro Football  Draft Guide – In-the-box thumper and on-field leader. Sure tackler who enjoys going downhill vs. the run.  Excellent instincts and knack for reading the QB’s eyes and driving to the football.

From nfl.com - An imposing defender who screams "professional defensive back" from preparation to warm-ups to in-game productivity and presence. A stalwart who has the size and athletic ability to contribute right away in the NFL. Great range and ball skills to make big plays as well as a contributor in run support - using his size and instincts to be an active defender. Projected to be a top-50 pick.

Reads routes and fills well in run support and has the hands and reactions to make plays on the ball. Usually around the ball and uses his size and natural ability to make plays. A sure tackler who puts himself in great position to make plays with sound foot technique for his size. Transitions well in coverage and can cover a variety of offensive players in different positions. Comes downfield with a head of steam in the run game and can move fluidly to run down and cover fast receivers in the pass.

 But he does tend to get lazy with his backpedal and hesitates in transition due to his size, but this does not affect him often. Will launch into the ball carrier, which could expose him at the next level. While he may not step in and be an All-Pro, he has few weaknesses in his game.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - More decisive in early-season than he was late in the season. But overall recognition skills are good. Another coach-on-the-field type. Diagnoses routes quickly in coverage.

Consistently gets an early break on the ball. Very effective reading QBs' eyes in zone and reading routes in man-to-man. Better short-area closing burst (especially when coming forward) than he does top-end speed. Struggles to recover if he gets out of position. Stiff in hips and a liability when asked to turn and run versus slot WR’s. Seemed to lose confidence late in the season.

Knows when to play the ball and when to play the body. Good instincts and takes quality angles to the ball. Hands are good for the position.

Plays under control. Diagnoses run quickly and fills hard in support. Adequate pop at POA. Overall tackling skills are good but not great. The more space he's in the less effective he becomes in run support. Top-end speed is decent at best.

Combine - Forty: 4.57 | BP: 19 | VJ: 34.0 | BJ: 122 | 3C: 6.63 | 20Sh: 4.12 | 60Sh: DNP |

Pro Day — Smith didn’t run and rested on what he did at the combine. Interestingly, he had seven interceptions in 2010 and none last year. He moves extremely well for a big guy. He’ll probably go between No. 33 and No. 45 at the draft.

Pro Football  Draft Guide – Heady, physical FS with decent range. Solidly built safety with good instincts & who will deliver a big hit. Limitations are in man coverage – a bit of a tweener (not great in the box/a bit stiff to turn & go).

From nfl.com - An ultra-athletic, big and smart safety who is always involved, using his quickness, recognition and overall body control to react effectively to plays. While he has just adequate speed, he makes up for this deficiency with strong play recognition and anticipation, and is often in a position to make a play on the ball. Overall, he is a smart, athletic defender who should push to start early in a zone-heavy NFL scheme. Expect him to contend for a late first-round selection if his postseason workouts and interviews go well.

An athletic, smart FS who is strong and has great size for the position, and is as effective vs. the run as he is against the pass. A lengthy athlete with the range to match NFL speed across the defensive backfield. Extremely reliable and effective in run support, due to his ability to read and react to plays on a quick twitch off the snap. Very productive in college and rarely misses a tackle - a drag-down tackler who is always around the ball. Although he may have to catch and rarely delivers a blow, he is consistent. As a pass-defender, he’ll read the ball in the air and make plays all across the back end of the defense. Will read the quarterback well in zone and use his athletic ability to turn and run to make plays on the ball. A long-strider but can turn and ignite a quick burst to run down a receiver downfield and then utilize his length to make strong plays on the ball. If he is in position, he will come down with  the big interception.

He can struggle when covering man to man. Often finds himself in a poor position when the ball is thrown. Short area movements a concern, so he will be much better in a read-and-react zone defense in which he can rely on instincts and recognition more than athletic ability. While he shows up as a solid athlete in every other aspect of his game, his technique in man coverage will expose some inconsistencies in his footwork - he often relies too heavily on his recover ability and overall length to make plays on the ball. Though he is fluid, he can be beaten by quick-twitch and explosive movers.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Has solid football I.Q. and field awareness / constantly in sound position to make a play. Anticipates routes as well as the quarterbacks release to get an early bead on the ball. Adept at looking up crossers when aligned as a short-robber. Disciplined / rarely bites on play fakes. Makes a quick diagnosis and reaction in run support.

Adequate top-end speed with the range to hold up as a half field defender. Makes a quick gather at the top of his back pedal and is at his best breaking forward. Does have some tightness in his hips and can lose momentum when having to make a sudden 180 degree turn. Can match up with TEs in man coverage but will have limitations against quicker slot receivers.

Instincts provide him with above-average play making ability. Takes solid angles to the point and is aggressive and strong playing the ball. Will climb the ladder and separate the ball from receiver. Above-average hand eye coordination but did not record an interception during the 2011 regular season after notching seven as junior in 2010.

Physical and aggressive in run support. Takes sound angles in pursuit. Closes quickly when running the alley with above-average body control to break down and secure the tackle. Solid POA skills when aligned near the box and discards blocks in a timely manner.

Combine - Forty: 4.66 | BP: 20 | VJ: 34.5 | BJ: 124 | 3C: 7.03 | 20Sh: 4.03 | 60Sh: 11.75 |  

Pro Day - Iloka kept all of his marks from the combine. Although he was solid in his workout, he didn’t turn any heads.

BRS (Gollin) - Visited Cardinal Hq.

Pro Football  Draft Guide – Long with good athleticism for size. Takes too many false steps and will struggle with route-recognition.  Takes time to reach full speed

From nfl.com - Superb zone defender who understands how to diagnose and react to plays. QB of the secondary with the length to make plays and the speed to have range in zone. Should be a backup early on and contribute early on, and displays starting traits; third-round value.

Good at diagnosing a play and being in position in zone. Aligns very deep but has the speed to react and get involved when he needs to. Sticks his foot in the ground and commits once he makes a decision. Good body control to break down and tackle or leap & make a play on the ball once involved. Reliable interceptor when in front of it / comes down hard to meet running backs with physicality in run support.

 He can struggle when having to mirror in man. Doesn't give up deep plays because he plays so deep, but this could also be considered a negative in the NFL.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Above-average diagnostic skills. Plays with discipline and maintains strong position when aligned in zone coverage. Reads QB eyes well with good route-recognition and anticipation to get a quick break on the ball. Will deliver a violent hit and bring a physical presence down the middle of the field.

Above-average athlete with quick feet. But a bit high-cut and can struggle when having to change direction or execute a180 degree turn. At his best when breaking forward to make play on the ball. Has long strides and can cover a fair amount of pasture when aligned as a center fielder. Will have limitations when locked up in man coverage with quicker slot WR at the next level."

Adequate ball skills but not a big playmaker. Takes sound angles to the point and is aggressive attacking the ball. Has long arms to separate  ball from the receiver. Hands are solid /he can come down with routine pick. But he lacks elite body control to make acrobatic catch. Seems to have the size and leaping ability to hold up in one-on-one jump ball situations.

Makes a quick diagnosis in run support. Fills downhill with good determination. Good strength and adept at using hands to disengage from blocks. Must be more consistent with angles /he can come in too hot at times. Will leave feet on occasion which can lead to a missed tackle.

Combine - Forty: 4.58 | BP: DNP | VJ: 33.5 | BJ: 118 | 3C: 7.32 | 20Sh: 4.37 | 60Sh: DNP |

BRS (Gollin) - Visited Cardinal Hq.

Pro Football  Draft Guide – Tough,, intelligent high character leader. At his best going downhill (recognizes running lanes/wraps up well). More instinctive than athletic.

From nfl.com - Hardworking safety with some small hitches in his play that affect his draft value. A physical safety who will likely be selected late based on his experience at a high level.

Physical -  enjoys getting in the mix to support the run. An effective box player who puts himself in good position as the eighth man. Highly productive and effective tackler who likes to throw his body around at receivers and let his presence be known. Can be dragged by bigger players at times, but rarely does he fall of a tackle.

Will struggle when covering in man, but was rarely been put in a position where he had to do so. Taylor had been able to play more freely to support the run and had little work in coverage.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Vocal leader who can be seen getting teammates aligned. Reads quarterback and can get early break on the ball but route recognition is just average and he’ll occasionally drift out of position. Some problems tracking the ball /can get caught out position in run support.

Faster than quick (average to above average range). “Centerfielder” experience/ more than capable of covering deep half. Times his contact well and can separate receivers from the ball. Fluid and fast enough to turn and run with some tight ends but more effective playing zone than  matching up in man coverage. Takes too long to transition out of breaks and not explosive enough to recover with any kind of consistency.

Average hand size / good focus when the ball is in the air but struggles to extend arms and pluck it out of the air. Ball explodes on him too much. Violent hands / looks to rip the ball out when chasing the ball carrier.

Aggressive and won't shy away from contact. Effective wrap-up tackler when he squares up and breaks down into sound position but he still misses too many tackles. Gets into trouble when he takes subpar angles and/or doesn't play under control in space. Drives legs through tackle but is not an explosive downhill striker. Lines up at linebacker depth but size and technique raise concerns about whether he can do so at the next level. While he doesn't shy away from contact, he’ll takes on blockers with shoulder instead of his hands and can get caught up in the wash.

Combine - Forty: DNP | BP: 19 | VJ: DNP | BJ: DNP | 3C: DNP | 20Sh: DNP| 60Sh: DNP |  

Pro Day — He did not do anything because he had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after the combine.

PFW Scout's Candid Comments - "(Martin) is stiff. He has bad ball skills and limited instincts. He can't play in space. He might get in the second round  because he can run fast and he's a good kid, but I would not want him - not until the fourth."

Pro Football  Draft Guide – Best coverage safety in this draft. Quick first step, anticipates well and closes quickly when playing centerfield. Solid ball skills and can deliver a hit, but a bit shaky in run support (will sometimes fail to wrap up).

From nfl.com - A fast safety who can run down receivers from all over the field. Can be exposed at times due to his average athletic ability, but has value due to his speed and all-around skills. A smooth athlete who has difficulty covering more quick-twitch players. Understands how to support in run but does not display the physicality to be an imposing defender. Always in position across the field, which - coupled with his speed - rarely allows him to get beat. There is, however, an absence of electricity in his play / projects to have late-round value based on his speed and productivity.

Brings speed to any defense / an obvious straight-line runner. He can get the defensive backfield lined up and reacts to plays well. Can recover when there is a busted coverage, and he has the skills to make a play on the ball once he gets there. Can bring down ball carriers down in run support, and understands how to play zone, although the two-high shell he played in college didn't give him much play or scheme differentiation. A fluid athlete who can run with receivers when tested deep, but better when running toward the play and not having to flip his hips.

Non-explosive player - plays more not to get beat. As a tackler, he’s more a catcher than an exploder. Limited when he plays guys one-on-one. Around the ball often, but rarely stepz in front of the ball for a big turnover.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Intense and aggressive defender. Above-average awareness and diagnostic skills. Skilled at keying on QBs eyes to get an early break on the ball. Solid route recognition and anticipation skills. Will take chances and can get caught out of position at times. Brings a physical presence with is his play and will deliver bit hit if given the opportunity.

Above-average athleticism and movement skills. Range is above-average / can cover a lot of land as a center fielder. Transitions quickly out of breaks with an explosive quick-twitched burst to make up ground with the ball in the air. Some tightness in hips, especially when he has to to make a sudden change of direction laterally. May have issues when asked to match up with quicker slot receivers in man coverage.

Closing burst, range and anticipation provide him with above-average playmaking ability. Aggressive attacking the ball and adept at getting his hands on throws while avoiding contact to warrant a pass interference flag. Has natural hands and can come down with pick outside of frame. "

Will deliver big hit, but needs a lot of refinement in this area. Angles are inconsistent. He can come in too hot and must do a better job of breaking down. Will drop head and leave feet which can lead to missed tackles. Good strength / wraps up when he gets into solid position.

Combine - Forty: 4.67 | BP: 17 | VJ: 34.0 | BJ: 118 | 3C: 7.02 | 20Sh: 4.25 | 60Sh: 11.59 |

Pro Day — Allen ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 and 4.63 seconds. He kept the rest of his numbers from the combine. He had a good pro-day workout.

PFW Scout's Candid Comments - "Plays like a LB. He makes a bunch of tackles in the box. He's a classic Tweener. He's going to need some reps - that's the concern if he stays at safety. He'll have to make his mark on special teams."

Pro Football Draft Guide – Good size and fluid athleticism. Can come up and play physical in the box. But also backpedals nicely for size.. Will occasionally take poor angles or fail to wrap up. Good upside in a weak class for safeties.

From nfl.com - Experienced and versatile. Very active / plays the run extremely well. Didn't play the true safety position in college, but his athletic ability and tendency to be actively involved in every play in the box gives him value to teams looking to add run support. Somewhat limited in pass defense but has third-round value.

A superior run defender who played in close to the box. Good at shuffling and working over the top of linebackers, and then triggering a drive step to break on short passes or get after a runner outside. A very firm and reliable tackler in space. Can blanket-cover TEs out of press.

Not starting at a true safety position in college hurts his value. Struggles at times in transition and in a traditional backpedal and will need work here as he adapts to safety in the pros.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Recognition skills greatly improved during his junior season. Became a much more confident player down the stretch. Always seems to be around the football. Good awareness in zone coverage. Feels receivers crossing through his zone without needing to take his eyes off the QB.

Very good natural instincts and recognition skills in zone coverage. Skilled at jamming the slot receiver and disrupting his release. Stiff in his hips. Will lose a step when forced to flip his hips and run vertically. Adequate-to-good lateral quickness and top-end speed. Good but not elite closing burst when the ball is in the air. Can cover a deep-half of the field but can be exploited when asked to cover deep-third. Will have limitations in man-to-man coverage versus slot WR in the pros.

Not a huge playmaker when the ball is in the air. Will occasionally play the body rather than the ball. Gets in position and will knock the ball down but has not proven to be a ballhawk yet.

Played the 'Spur' position in college -- essentially a hybrid DS/OLB role so he has extensive experience playing near the line of scrimmage. Plays bigger than measurable indicate. Good at keeping blockers off his body and a determined run defender. Solid, square up tackler. Rarely fails to finish when in position to make the tackle. Natural instincts when turned loose on the blitz. Has a feel for where creases will open and attacks the LOS with confidence. "