Woolen excels when playing in zone, where he can read the quarterback and see the routes develop in front of him. Even in scramble drills, we see Woolen struggle to mirror an unnatural cut from the receiver. Sells out on the blitz, quickly gets to the action, and easily changes direction. Draft. Woolen isnt a player that should be playing in a primary zone coverage defense, though hes got the skills to make it work in any scheme. Fourth time is a charm when it comes to defensive coordinator interviews for Desai this offseason. Woolen can get grabby throughout the route as a result of his physicality and desire to keep his hands on the receiver. He needs to develop techniques, and it will take time. He even throws some lumber into a hit now and then. Positives: Nasty linebacker who is fast making plays up the field. He has great physical gifts, but lacks experience at the position. He uses both of these characteristics well to read and react. 3 However, he is an inconsistent finisher. From a projection standpoint, theres no real consensus for Woolen. He might have the highest ceiling of any player in the draft, period. He tries to stay in phase with the receiver by keeping one hand on them at all times to prevent separation at the stem. The UTSA Roadrunners completed a terrific 2021 college football season. Sure, he gets beat a good amount, much more than any of the top corners in this draft, but its beautiful when Woolen locks a route down. In coverage, Woolen has fluid hips that consistently flip on vertical routes, his elite speed allows him to keep up with the fastest receives, or recover when needed. I have to start by saying Im the type of scout who likes to draft production and proven players over potential. Excellent size and length for the cornerback position. Negatives: Undersized and gets caught up in the trash. The potential is there for Woolen to be a good physical corner, though it will take time. Primarily playing as a wide corner in the Roadrunners defense that used a lot of cover three and four, he racked up 63 total tackles, two interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 22 games. Negatives: Slow flipping his hips in transition. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley shares his expectations for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and more. Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, Tariq Woolen, UTSA CB | NFL Draft Scouting Report. However, with a good coaching staff the sky is the limit for this young man. Strong, displays outstanding vision, and plays with incredible toughness. It is evident in tape that he still is learning, but its also evident he has no physical limitations. Long strider with excellent speed. Hes done everything right over the last seven months and has earned that third-round projection. Again, well get more into the struggles later, but this is a positive start for a player with such potential. 1, 2023 NFL mock draft: New 2-round projections for Senior Bowl week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The UTSA product has struggled mightily to turn his head. Come 2021, he got a lot better in this aspect. Woolen is an okay scheme fit for this defense as he is better suited for a zone scheme that will allow him to use his athleticism and ability to read the quarterback to read and react to what is happening in front of him. Shows very good awareness and vision to see all threats in zone coverage. WebIn 2021, he totaled 25 tackles, an interception and five passes defended. Positives: Former receiver turned cornerback with a large upside. His ball tracking ability is good, but he struggles to locate the ball while continuing to mirror the receiver. Name: Does not go down without a fight and falls forward when tackled. Bends off the edge when used as a pass rusher and shows good change-of-direction skills. John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Sloppy technique in press. Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant might be the Seahawks' starting corners for the next few years. Does a good job of anticipating throws and getting a good jump on the ball. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans talks teaming up with Nick Caserio in Houston. Between the best season in UTSAs history, a standout performance at the Senior Bowl and some jaw-dropping numbers at the NFL Combine 42 vertical in addition to the figures above Woolen has gone from an unknown to a notable prospect since the summer. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach talks about the team's mindset going into the 2023 NFL Draft. Analysis: McCormick comes off a terrific junior season and is a hard-running ball carrier who gets the most from his ability. Seahawks rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine in March, tied for the fourth fastest since 2006. If the receiver takes one to two steps up the field Woolen will completely flip his hips allowing the receiver a clean and easy stem into the middle of the field. So imagine a much faster more explosive version of Sherman. For a former receiver, Woolens ball skills did not live up to that narrative. With the 153rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft the Seattle Seahawks selected cornerback Tariq Woolen out of UTSA. A converted wide receiver, Woolens athletic traits certainly get talked about, but his linear growth from his time in San Antonio is impressive. A former receiver who recently flipped to corner, UTSAs Tariq Woolen brings a rare blend of physical traits and limitless potential to the 2022 NFL draft. Coming out of high school, Tariq Woolen had offers from bigger schools like Baylor and Houston but chose to go to UTSA as a three-star recruit and the 142nd Combine Woolen had a Combine for the ages. Weight:205 lbs, Games Watched:Illinois (2021), Western Kentucky (2021), BYU (2020), North Texas (2020). Itd be tough to justify taking a developmental player at a position of lesser need and passing on a proven commodity that can improve one of the teams biggest weaknesses with the teams first selection of the draft. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. This was a pleasant surprise. The uber-long, 6-foot-4 corner has drawn some of the biggest hype post-combine in draft history. Has good change of direction but can take a few extra steps out of break. With that being said, we must go back to the tape and see if Woolens play matches up to his athleticism. 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Tariq Woolen is going to be tough to beat deep with his 4.26 speed and he plays the hands well here to force an incompletion pic.twitter.com/ORaWHNTkTI, Tariq Woolen, not afraid to mix it up in the run game pic.twitter.com/cSvNOtYXSH, UTEP used Woolen in a variety of roles and here you can see an example of his speed coming into play as a blitzer off the edge to make this a tougher throw for the QB and an incompletion pic.twitter.com/uz3JxWNdxX, Another ex of Woolens (LCB) speed to cover the deep ball and ability to play the hands to force an incompletion pic.twitter.com/a7VbsWFQBN, I feel like Im just making a highlight reel of Tariq Woolen (RCB) playing the hands on Go routes pic.twitter.com/FcaDPsNssR, Tariq Woolen (RCB) gets physical at the LOS, sees the pick coming, avoids it, & gets reattached to take this slant away pic.twitter.com/rziawaYTKH, Tariq Woolen (RCB) sees the QB hit the out, comes off his man & lays the wood to force an incompletion pic.twitter.com/Nnx3oLTyN4. Jersey:No. The uber-long, 6-foot-4 corner has drawn some of the He garnered a 3 star grade from 247Sports and had offers from local schools like Houston and Baylor, but chose the Roadrunners of UTSA. This can lead to him running around blocks and also giving up his leverage, allowing the ball-carriers outside of him, especially when playing against receivers with a tight split or a nub side tight end. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. However, he has a phenomenal ability to get his hands in the breadbasket and break up passes at the last second. Copyright 2023 Prime Time Sports Talk. Physical, mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, and physically beats down opponents to defend the pass. 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Clocked at, Solid peripheral vision in zone coverage to recognize and defend against deep routes, Effectively communicates switches when pattern matching, Impressive acceleration to click and close, reaching the pass-catcher shortly after the ball does, Very good at playing the hands and ripping the ball out at the catch point, especially with his back to the quarterback, He has impressive timing to get PBUs from any positioning, back to or facing the quarterback, Not afraid to mix it ups against the run and he has the strength to take on and push around blocks from smaller receivers, Uses good pad level and is physical when tackling, Needs to be more aggressive with his jam and he telegraphs it, wide receivers with good releases and use of hands will be able to swat his hands away. As a taller athlete, Woolen struggles to sink his hips and get out of breaks when in a full sprint, causing him to jump into breaks and even take extra steps to stop. With that inexperience comes the negative plays. He was able to back his play up at the Senior Bowl by competing with top talent and holding his own all week. This shows against routes too as Woolen will bite on double moves as well as overplaying his leverage based on the first step of the receiver. He uses his great length to be a master pass defender, getting his long arms into the chest of the receivers with ease. But thats not even the most exciting element of his scouting report. MORE>> Tariq Woolen is an elite athlete who is All of this shows on the film which is the most important. Slow to sink his hips, creating separation out of breaks. When in off coverage, Woolen plays with very good positioning downfield, even looking to cut off routes. Woolens best attribute is his extreme athleticism. Runs with excellent lean and behind his pads. His blend of raw athleticism combined with his unmatched size at the Cornerback position is fascinating. His blend of raw athleticism Your email address will not be published. He struggles against foot fire and jab step releases because of this and it leads to him getting crossed up against slants. Wrapping up isnt his strong suit, and he got juked multiple times. This, Let me first start off by saying that is was an, If none of you have read the ESPN article about the, Some said wed go Belly Up, so we made it our name and were still here., We are what they arent. He showed a struggle to turn around and locate the ball while sticking to a receiver. That being said, Woolens elite speed doesnt give him everything. His size and speed are enticing and will push him into Day 2 of the draft. Sloppy with his footwork at times, he was able to get away with not moving his feet and lunging to get hands on in press. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Want more information on Woolen? His fellow defensive player in Clarence Hicks earns a specific mention as well. Woolen was always an athlete and that shows on his film. Top 10 Cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft: Ahmad Gardner and Andrew Booth Jr. battle for His elite closing speed made this less of an issue in college, but hell get taken advantage of often at the next level if he doesnt develop a better feel for the route tree. After boasting his elite height-weight-length measurables, he jumped out of the stadium with a Combine leading 42 Vertical jump. Player Grade (79/100):Mid-Third Round Pick, Check us out on our socials: As a Colts fan Id love to see him in blue and white as I think hed be a great fit in their scheme. He has a rare combination of size, length and speed that will cause NFL His mirroring ability is well polished for someone so raw and a real cause for excitement. The potential Woolen has is most clear in his man coverage play. NBA Playoff Bracket Busters, Why Americans are so Unpatriotic Towards the. He has a rare combination of size, length and speed that will cause NFL scouts to salivate. Tariq Woolen. Analysis: Woolen possesses all the physical attributes to be a nickel back if not a starting corner in the NFL, but he must continue to improve his techniques and fundamentals. He was able to back his play up at the Senior Bowl by competing with top talent and holding his own all week. As time goes on and his instincts improve, he has plenty of qualities to suggest hed be fine in either system down the road. Against the run, Woolen's lack of strength can show up when he's trying to control and disengage from blocks. Excellent size and length for the cornerback position. You wouldve liked to see him compete in the agility drills at the combine, but Woolen has shown time and time again that he is a fluid mover. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Woolen is one of the most intriguing prospects in draft history. Here is everything you need to know about the Roadrunners promising defensive back: When you watch Woolens tape, it doesnt take long to see the rare physical traits that will make NFL coaches swoon. Woolen excels when playing in zone, where he can read the quarterback and see the routes develop in front of him. He has a rare combination of size, length and speed that will cause NFL scouts to salivate. He still struggles to truly grasp zone concepts, and his ability to turn his head when breaking up passes in man coverage is just plain bad. Pro Football Network, LLC. If he gets beat deep, Woolen wont automatically recover and be fast enough to get back, although there are tons of plays where he does make it close. The reason he doesnt get full marks is that with his length Woolen is just a tad clunkier than. Evan Hull Scouting Report: Is he the next Christian McCaffrey. Your email address will not be published. Zone Coverage Good ability to read the QB, but his reaction time isnt ideal. Woolen has a tendency to overplay the route early in it. Coaches and teams that like high upside will have his name circled on their draft boards. He then set fire to the turf with his blazing 4.26 40, also among the best in the Combine. Quick off the snap, sets with a wide base, and keeps his feet moving. So, Woolen could be a great pick for the future, especially since hes a bit of a project right now. CB: 205lbs: 6-4: 4.26: 16 84.3 81.4. 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All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Versus screens and outside runs, he has a habit of ducking inside the block and not maintaining his outside contain responsibility, opening up rushing lanes, He will get pushed around by medium to bigger receivers and doesnt get much extension to help shed their blocks. Tariq Woolen tested out with a raw athletic score of 10.0 after his performance at the NFL combine. I have no information on his overall strength numbers yet. Twitter:@PTSTNewsand@TalkPrimeTime Woolen is a long-striding athlete who has the top-end speed to run with almost anyone once given a few steps to get going. He redshirted as a freshman and tallied 24 catches for 263 yards and one touchdown the following two seasons combined before switching sides of the ball. Name:Tariq Woolen Those mirror well in the later traits, though we can preview them here too. Bleacher Report says Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV is a prospect the New Orleans Saints should be scouting who suggested Iowa State defensive lineman Will McDonald IV as someone the Saints should be scouting in Indianapolis: A 43 vertical would beat last years highest set by Channing Tindall and Tariq Woolen by Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on how the recovery process is going for quarterback Kyler Murray. While he did not impress at the Senior Bowl, Woolen showed tremendous straight-line speed at the 2022 This is one of those areas in that Woolens testing differs from his film. The NFL season has officially concluded. Required fields are marked *. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan joins "NFL Now" at the Combine. That 4.26 40-time for someone that is 6-foot-4 is unheard of. Can be a bit of a gambler at times. Considering he hasnt been playing defense for long one wouldnt expect him to have the vision and field awareness he possesses. Analysis: Prox flashed ability throughout his college career and was dominant at times last year for UTSA. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan: 'We are excited' about Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett and the roster-building opportunities that come with having a QB on a rookie contract. He is 22 years old and can still develop into a great NFL player. Position:Cornerback He does have a lot of things he needs to clean up in his game to become a true starting corner for a team, however even if he never becomes a starter, which he will not be right off the bat, he will be a core special teams player. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane explains why defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier decided to take off the 2023 season. At times, he can completely take away receivers and wipe them from the play with a devastating press. As such, the ascending program is set to send a bevy of athletes into the NFL. Can the Celtics Defense Thrive Come Postseason? WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Tariq Woolen Watch as Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll addresses media at his 2023 NFL Scouting Combine news conference. The Las Vegas Raiders could use some reinforcements in their secondary and UTSA cornerback Tariq Woolen would be a great mid-round option to fill that void. Tariq Woolen is one of the rarest prospects in this draft, who oddly isnt a projected Day 1 pick, and possibly not even a Day 2 pick. He offers possibilities as a three-technique tackle or interior lineman in a one-gap system, and his intensity gives him an extra advantage. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The physical tools are unmatched and undeniable. WebUTSA 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports include Tariq Woolen, Spencer Burford, and Clarence Hicks. Possesses outstanding size and plays big football. Additionally, while he has explosive top-end speed, his burst and acceleration are below-average. You wouldve liked to see him compete in the agility drills at the combine, but Woolen has shown time and time again that he is a fluid mover. Lacks perimeter speed. His speed and quick twitch ability is evident on tape. UTSA defensive back Tariq Woolen (38) after he ran the 40-yard dash during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, Mar. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. New York Giants Senior Vice President and general manager Joe Schoen discusses the team's ongoing communication with notable free agents like quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. Does not consistently finish blocks. Odds & lines subject to change. In 2021, he Finding Broncos: Tariq Woolen | CB | UTSA Finding Broncos scouts the 2022 NFL Draft with a small school corner. The Seahawks GM answered media questions at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57. Has the recovery speed to make up any lost steps earlier in the route. However, with the Raiders not picking until the third round and needing a starting offensive lineman, the stars might not be aligning. Tariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. WebTariq Woolen is a 6-5, 205-pound Wide Receiver from Fort Worth, TX. Engulfed by opponents. Read full article. He can be in a pedal gaining depth to take away the deep route and immediately come off of that to take away the checkdown once the quarterback turns to it. This metric is just absurd, and you can see it on the tape. He also tends to get a quick break on shorter routes to get a big hit on ball-carriers. In 2020 and 2021 he would start 18 games for the Roadrunners defense. GRADE: 7.2 (3rd Round - High-Level Backup/ Potential Starter). The UTSA scouting reports for the 2022 NFL Draft are complete with one of the fastest men to ever run at the NFL Combine in Tariq Woolen but offer great depth The Seahawks are currently Does a good job of anticipating throws and getting a good jump on the ball. The one simple reason the Seahawks will retain Geno Smith. April 22, 2022. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It will be interesting to see how the board falls, but I have a feeling this scenario could impact the organization's decision-making. He has been recorded running as fast as 4.34 in the 40 and at the senior bowl was clocked running over 22 miles per hour. Ht 64 Wt 205lb Class SR Age 22. 6, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He has an explosive burst in and out of breaks and can stop on a dime and seamlessly come up and make a play. This is something that results in multiple yards of separation at the catch point. He only recently switched over to play corner from wide receiver, so hes still very raw at the position. Yes, they do have Defensive Rookie of the Year runner up Tariq Woolen, but outside of Woolen, Seattle does not have a whole lot at corner. Woolen is a long-striding athlete who has the top-end speed to run with almost anyone once given a few steps to get going. He uses his vision and awareness to anticipate and jump underneath routes. This shows on vertical routes the most as he keeps one hand on the hip of the receiver and then does a great job of timing his punch to dislodge the football as they are bringing the ball in over their shoulder. The testing was off the charts for Woolen. He was able to back his play up at the Senior Bowl by competing with Analysis: Hicks was a defender who got the most from his ability in college and could be used as a situational pass rusher, linebacker, and special-teams player in the NFL. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine has arrived, with the entire pro football world descending upon Lucas Oil Stadium for the sports biggest annual job interview. There were a few times on tape that he laid a nice pop on the ball carrier that left you wanting to see more of it. Some of Woolen's faults come when he's playing in press coverage. For someone with such a large frame, Woolen has an excellent change inability. Facebook Page:Prime Time Sports Talk February 27, 2023 4:21 pm ET. It is now time to give out player awards. Games watched: 2021 Illinois, Western Kentucky regular season, Western Kentucky championship game. summary. Additionally, Woolen can use that size and athleticism to be a prime candidate for blitzes. This one is pretty easy. He does do this at times on the tape, but it doesnt come on those deep shots, which matter most when you consider how easily Woolen should lock those down with pure speed. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. That said, he looked faster in Usually plays with good pad level and leverage. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'draftdive_com-leader-1','ezslot_7',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-draftdive_com-leader-1-0'); Tariq Woolen may not be cornerback 1 taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Seahawks will need a new starting center in 2023 following Blythes announcement. As such, the ascending program is set to send a bevy of athletes into the NFL. Positives: College tackle who played both the left and right side and projects to guard in the NFL. Sherman however only has 32 arms. WebTariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. Locate the ball Woolen is an elite athlete who is fast making up! Draft production and proven players over potential on this site to that narrative creating separation out of break good level... The snap, sets with a raw athletic score of 10.0 after his performance the... 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