2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Martin Emerson
- Position: Cornerback
- School: Mississippi State
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 200lbs
Film Watched: Alabama 2021, LSU 2021, Memphis 2021
Pro's:
- Long, lean cornerback with the perfect measurements for an outside NFL cornerback
- Imposes himself on receivers at the line of scrimmage. Length delays opponents’ entry into their route stem
- Will cause a fuss at the catch point, with limbs invading a receivers’ catch radius
- Swats balls out of the air for fun – eleven passes defended in his sophomore season alone
- Determined to affect a receiver throughout his route
- Able to click and close well coming downfield to the football
- Shows good eye discipline to keep all areas of interest under surveillance in zone coverage
- Uses his body and play strength to marshall receivers closer to the sideline than desired
Martin Emerson is a CB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 8.44 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 301 out of 1923 CB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/yBWIUvr4bJ #RAS pic.twitter.com/JIPNdSt4rD
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Con's:
- Not averse to taking risks; sometimes baits the QB giving a healthy cushion to the receiver
- Stiff-hipped and struggles to mirror through route breaks and minimise separation
- Doesn’t have the long speed to escort deep field threats the full distance
- Grabby when losing a rep. Will attract the attention of the referees in the NFL
- Not a takeaway artist. Just one pick in three years at Mississippi State despite his length
- Need to see more enthusiasm in run defense
The Verdict:
“Martin Emerson looks like one of those toolsy day three corners that has holes in his game and requires some polish, but ultimately develops into a proficient outside NFL cornerback. Possessing the ideal measurables to earn a professional paycheck, Emerson knows how to locate the football and stop it from arriving at it’s destination. Emerson’s change of direction speed is a concern but can be masked by finding him a home in a predominantly zone coverage scheme, where he can fire downhill and undercut routes or make plays at the catch point. If a coaching staff is able to get him a little more focused on adding other duties to his repertoire - including special teams contributions - then Emerson will make a roster and enjoy a growing role on a defense as he matures.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: BRANDON FACYSON
PREDICTION: 4TH ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5