2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT

  • Name: Kaiir Elam
  • Position: Cornerback
  • School: Florida
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Weight: 191lbs

Film Watched: Alabama 2021, UCF 2021, Alabama 2020

Pro's:

  • Long, tall corner with the measurements that suit the modern day game
  • A composed physicality at the line of scrimmage. Gets good contact with receivers to inhibit their release
  • Knows how to force a receiver off the redline on the outside with strength & clever body positioning
  • A real smooth mover across the turf. Flows to mirror receivers, and transitions from backpedal to pursuit well
  • Shows good agility to maintain proximity to opponent through route breaks
  • Long arms to thrust into the catch point
  • Competitive climbing the ladder and high pointing the football
  • Heightened instincts and wary of misdirection and double moves

Con's:

  • Has been vulnerable on deep routes despite an impressive 4.39 second 40 at the combine
  • Click and close speed a little sluggish when operating in zone
  • Some very erratic tackling on tape
  • Engages in contact with poor pad height. Noticeable struggles getting off blocks against the run
  • Felt like a step back in 2021 versus the 2020 tape

The Verdict:

“Kaiir Elam toiled somewhat as part of a football program going through a challenging era by their own standards. Despite that, there is no doubting the skillset that Elam brings to the next level; a big, long corner, Elam thrived in press coverage at Florida, utilising his play strength and football smarts to be a challenging opponent for even the best SEC receivers. Elam plays with good on-field intelligence and is capable of operating in both zone and off-man coverage, making him scheme versatile and an ideal candidate for an outside role in the NFL. He ran well at the combine which will appease some questions regarding his athletic skillset, and if he can clean up some technique issues and show a little more enthusiasm defending the run then there’s definitely starter potential to be harnessed here.”
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Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content

NFL COMPARISON: QUENTIN JAMMER

PREDICTION: 2ND ROUND PICK

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SIMON CARROLL

HEAD OF CFB/NFL DRAFT CONTENT

PREVIOUSLY THE FOUNDER OF NFL DRAFT UK, SIMON HAS BEEN COVERING COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND THE NFL DRAFT SINCE 2009. BASED IN MANCHESTER, SIMON IS ALSO CO-CREATOR & WEEKLY GUEST OF THE COLLAPSING POCKET PODCAST.

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