2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Kyler Gordon
- Position: Cornerback
- School: Washington
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 200lbs
Film Watched: Oregon 2021, Michigan 2021, UCLA 2021
Pro's:
- Elite athleticism. Flies around the field
- Mind as quick as his legs – processes unfolding events and clicks into gear immediately
- Fires downhill from the top of one coverage to impede the catch point
- Fluid bailing from press with smooth transitions
- Sticky in man coverage and is adept at mirroring the receiver’s route
- Ultra physical when it’s time to make contact. Tackles intend to leave a mark on his opponent
- Fights against outside blocks and has the power to disengage and find the football
- True versatility – the traits to be an inside or outside corner in the NFL
Kyler Gordon's RAS w the vertical from the Washington Pro Day. Disappointed we won't see an agility grade, but his tape shows good movement skills imo pic.twitter.com/vfEzh7U4jB
— BuffaLow Ceilings (@LowBuffa) April 3, 2022
Con's:
- Still learning to utilise length to disrupt routes early in press
- A little too eager to make the play and there are whiffs on tape
- Needs to turn tips into picks more – just two interceptions in his college career
- Likes to break late to the football, goading the pass. Might get caught out at the next level
The Verdict:
“How Washington conceded any passing touchdowns with Gordon and McDuffie manning the outside is beyond me. Kyler Gordon might not have the wow factor that McDuffie possesses, but could prove to be a more popular option for some teams looking for that perfect blend of size, speed and skills. Gordon has it all - the length and strength to compete physically, and the speed and agility to be in the right place at the right time. Gordon may suffer from a little over-confidence at times; he trusts himself to make a big play in every scenario, and there are moments where he’s given up unnecessary yards. But they feel like growing pains to me; Gordon has the current skillset to be a starting nickel corner in the NFL, and it won’t be long before he commands outside duties and locking down one side of the field.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: ANTREL ROLLE
PREDICTION: 2ND ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5