Vikings draft CB Mike Hughes with First Round Pick
Apr 26, 2018 22:05:17 GMT -6
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Post by Danchat on Apr 26, 2018 22:05:17 GMT -6
I'm going to start a thread to place some info on our new first round pick, Mike Hughes. Feel free to drop any profiles, stats, or opinions on him here.
PFF Profile
(Couldn't get a higher quality pic)
Charlie Campbell Scouting Report
Strengths:
Good instincts
Excellent athleticism
Fast cornerback
Runs the route with the receiver
Prevents separation
Can cover up speed receivers
Quick feet
Dangerous ball skills
Good hands
Threat to take the ball away
Knows what to do with the ball after making an interception
Route recognition
Excellent returner on special teams
Loose hips to turn to run with speed receivers
Recoverability
Willing tackler
Can play off-man coverage
Can play zone coverage
Athletic upside
Weaknesses:
Undersized
A little short
Could use more weight
Gives up a few passes from not finishing plays
Could have issues with big receivers
Could be picked on in the red zone
Has some off-the-field concerns
Summary: He's a raw corner who had one really good season at UCF, but that's all he played. It's unlikely he'll be ready to step in as a starter in 2018. Has some off-the-field issues. Good return man. He's undersized, so he could struggle with tall receivers, but it's possible he can play outside corner. Not a good run defender.
My thoughts: It's an OK selection... Hughes isn't much of a reach, but there are far more talented players out there. Joshua Jackson, also a corner, similarly played only one full season at Iowa, but he was an absolute force to be reckoned with (8 picks and 18 pass deflections, Hughes had 4 picks and 8 PDs). He also has the size. Not sure why Jackson wasn't the pick.
Other potential picks: Maurice Hurst was reported to fall into the 2nd and possibly even 3rd round because of his heart condition, so he may not have been a realistic pick. James Daniels would have been a good pick to plug in at RG. Same for Will Hernandez. CB Isaiah Oliver is about on the same level of Hughes.
PFF Profile
(Couldn't get a higher quality pic)
Charlie Campbell Scouting Report
Strengths:
Good instincts
Excellent athleticism
Fast cornerback
Runs the route with the receiver
Prevents separation
Can cover up speed receivers
Quick feet
Dangerous ball skills
Good hands
Threat to take the ball away
Knows what to do with the ball after making an interception
Route recognition
Excellent returner on special teams
Loose hips to turn to run with speed receivers
Recoverability
Willing tackler
Can play off-man coverage
Can play zone coverage
Athletic upside
Weaknesses:
Undersized
A little short
Could use more weight
Gives up a few passes from not finishing plays
Could have issues with big receivers
Could be picked on in the red zone
Has some off-the-field concerns
Summary: He's a raw corner who had one really good season at UCF, but that's all he played. It's unlikely he'll be ready to step in as a starter in 2018. Has some off-the-field issues. Good return man. He's undersized, so he could struggle with tall receivers, but it's possible he can play outside corner. Not a good run defender.
My thoughts: It's an OK selection... Hughes isn't much of a reach, but there are far more talented players out there. Joshua Jackson, also a corner, similarly played only one full season at Iowa, but he was an absolute force to be reckoned with (8 picks and 18 pass deflections, Hughes had 4 picks and 8 PDs). He also has the size. Not sure why Jackson wasn't the pick.
Other potential picks: Maurice Hurst was reported to fall into the 2nd and possibly even 3rd round because of his heart condition, so he may not have been a realistic pick. James Daniels would have been a good pick to plug in at RG. Same for Will Hernandez. CB Isaiah Oliver is about on the same level of Hughes.
... and neither is this Chris guy.