2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Mario Goodrich
- Position: Cornerback
- School: Clemson
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 176lbs
Film Watched: Pitt 2021, NC State 2021, Wake Forest 2021
Pro's:
- Tall, lean corner who plays aggressive and has the power in his game to back it up
- Got the length and the pop to marginalise receivers at the line of scrimmage in press coverage
- Has the smarts to operate in space, and a natural in zone coverage
- Excellent eye discipline, keeping tabs on all threats and spying the quarterback for ball release
- Anticipatory and able to cheat a little to the ball’s destination
- Physical at the catch point and is determined to deny the reception
- Ruthless and sound tackler
- Valued special teams contributor his first three years at Clemson
Mario Goodrich is a CB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 5 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 963 out of 1923 CB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/WPIQpr2Yqw #RAS pic.twitter.com/FQSipzQ627
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Con's:
- Stiff. Most notable in off-man coverage when transitioning
- Change of direction is sluggish and can be preyed upon by shifty route-runners
- Doesn’t possess the straight line speed to stick with vertical threats
- Lack of plays on the football – just five interceptions and 15 passes defended in four years at Clemson
- Only nailed down a starting spot as a senior despite arriving as a five star recruit
The Verdict:
“Long and lean, Mario Goodrich is going to get some serious looks from scouts who have adopted the modern baseline measurables of an NFL cornerback. Becoming a starter for the first time in 2021, Goodrich demonstrated a polished game that is centred around dominating physically; receivers rarely get a free release when he’s in press, and the way he comes downhill to the football is almost thunderous. Goodrich has such good football IQ it’s hard to understand why he took so long to get starter reps, but he’s certainly an ascending prospect with probably more ability to unlock. Goodrich will need to find a home that disguises his lack of movement as much as possible if he is to maximise his potential, but there’s certainly backup potential here.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: KENDALL SHEFFIELD
PREDICTION: 7TH ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5