Negatives: Not a pile-driver who projects as a short-yardage ball carrier. Class:Senior Athletic, gets depth on pass drops, and covers a lot of area on the field. NBA Playoff Bracket Busters, Why Americans are so Unpatriotic Towards the. Gambling problem? That 4.26 40-time for someone that is 6-foot-4 is unheard of. 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. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley shares his expectations for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and more. Has good change of direction but can take a few extra steps out of break. Man Coverage Woolen has an outstanding mirroring ability and stickiness. Its clear hes still learning the position, but the ability to develop into something special is certainly there. For all of the reasons discussed in my prior article, corner was a major need for Seattle that they have now addressed with the selections of Coby Bryant and now Woolen. The frame will make Woolen a good tackler at the next level, and hes already shown improvements. Can be a bit of a gambler at times. Grew up in Sherrill, 3,062 carries, 15,269 yards, 5.0 yards per carry and 99TDs. 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. Press Great press ability due to his physicality, but his technique could use refinement. He offers possibilities as a three-technique tackle or interior lineman in a one-gap system, and his intensity gives him an extra advantage. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch commends 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's decision to delay his UCL surgery. Tariq Woolen is an intriguing cornerback prospect with outstanding measurables. Pro Football Network, LLC. Against the run, Woolen's lack of strength can show up when he's trying to control and disengage from blocks. The uber-long, 6-foot-4 corner has drawn some of the He does not shy away from contact and largely does a good job of tackling, whether it's a big hit or a secure wrap tackle. That being the case, its hard to imagine a team investing a premium pick in a player who might be two years away from being a full-time starter, but that size/speed/athleticism/length combo will get someone to bite sooner than later. Has the recovery speed to make up any lost steps earlier in the route. Woolen has a chance to become the talk of the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, but his journey to this point has been circuitous, to say the least. Considering he hasnt been playing defense for long one wouldnt expect him to have the vision and field awareness he possesses. There are also other times where he can flatfooted on press reps which makes it difficult for him to flip his hips and get up field with the receiver. 1, 2023 NFL mock draft: New 2-round projections for Senior Bowl week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The testing was off the charts for Woolen. Fires off the snap into blocks, turns defenders from the action, and seals them from plays altogether. Scouting Report Athletic Background. He has fantastic length and posted eye popping combine numbers running a 4.26 40 yard dash to go along with a 42 Does too much face guarding and plays the receivers hands rather than playing the ball in the air. The potential is there for Woolen to be a good physical corner, though it will take time. Can the Celtics Defense Thrive Come Postseason? 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. Woolen stayed at corner, starting seven of 11 games in 2020 and totaling 35 tackles (2.5 TFLs), 1.5 sacks, one interception and four pass breakups. He has a rare combination of size, length and speed that will cause NFL scouts to salivate. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. While playing outside corner he had 63 tackles and 2 INTs alnog with 9 PBUs. 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. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. 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. From there on out, Woolen is a tad inconsistent in the jam. 2022 NFL draft: Tariq Woolen scouting report Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Required fields are marked *. Woolen does a really good job of using his length to stack and shed blockers in the running game. In zone coverage, Woolen comfortably reads the eyes of the quarterback. He can get burned on routes right away, getting lost in his own footwork, as well as further down the route, where he doesnt have adequate instincts to adjust on the fly. As mentioned, Woolen blazed the Combine 40-yard dash test. Fluidity Extremely fluid and smooth player. How long will it take him to get the mental aspect of the position down? This is something that results in multiple yards of separation at the catch point. NFL Combine: UTSA CB Tariq Woolen puts on a show Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts In 2021, he This metric is just absurd, and you can see it on the tape. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. He also showed the necessary patience and calmness to play both the ball and receiver, with great timing. Displays good short-area quickness, burst through the hole, and the agility necessary to turn the corner. He ran a 4.26 40 yard-dash and had a 42-inch vertical jump. Long strider with excellent speed. The UTSA product has struggled mightily to turn his head. Las Vegas has cap space, but will the team be big-spenders? Texas Tech linebacker Tyree Wilson wakes up with "GMFB" and shares his recovery from fractured foot, how he transferred to Texas Tech. 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Even in a draft class that is deep at the cornerback position. 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. Position:Cornerback Weight:205 lbs, Games Watched:Illinois (2021), Western Kentucky (2021), BYU (2020), North Texas (2020). Player Bio. Quick to open his hips when playing press and receivers attack his leverage, and his hips are a little stiff to turn and open in the other direction quickly. A big factor regarding Woolen is experience. 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. Bends at the waist and misses blocks. He does not shy away from contact and largely does a good job of tackling, whether it's a big hit or a secure wrap tackle. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus breaks down the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine process for the Chicago Bears. It is evident in tape that he still is learning, but its also evident he has no physical limitations. 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. Where we see positives are with the ball in the air. Does not go down without a fight and falls forward when tackled. UTSA Roadrunners defensive back Tariq Woolen runs the 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. He garnered a 3 star grade from 247Sports and had offers from local schools like Houston and Baylor, but chose the Roadrunners of UTSA. Not a truly creative runner. Intense, slugs it out with opponents, and chases the action hard. He is 22 years old and can still develop into a great NFL player. Darron Cummings/AP Photo Additionally, while he has explosive top-end speed, his burst and acceleration are below-average. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. He even throws some lumber into a hit now and then. 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. Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on how the recovery process is going for quarterback Kyler Murray. Runs extremely well once he can hit open space downfield. Tariq Woolen Scouting Report Analyst-Ken Noble. Copyright 2023 Prime Time Sports Talk. Odds & lines subject to change. All Rights reserved. Strong, displays outstanding vision, and plays with incredible toughness. Struggles with pad level due to height. The Raiders could be a great situation for him since he doesnt have to play right away and can have a year to do some learning. Strong and steers defenders from their angles of attack. The Patriots Are (For Now) On the Outside Looking In, Fear the New York Knicks! However, he has a phenomenal ability to get his hands in the breadbasket and break up passes at the last second. The NFL season has officially concluded. I have to start by saying Im the type of scout who likes to draft production and proven players over potential. 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. Head coach Doug Pederson on the Jacksonville Jaguars learning from last season's second half and how they can build on that for the upcoming 2023 season. Flows laterally in pursuit of the action and gets out into space to make plays. However, he is an inconsistent finisher. Positives: College tackle who played both the left and right side and projects to guard in the NFL. 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 down the ranks. A 3-star Rivals recruit in the Class of 2017, Woolen committed to the Roadrunners as a wide receiver despite Baylor's Matt Rhule making a late charge to flip He also tends to get a quick break on shorter routes to get a big hit on ball-carriers. In high school, he was a basketball, football, and track star for Arlington Heights in Fort Worth, Texas. Nevertheless, with scouting, you take into account all new information. Having a 6 4 corner who may run a sub 4.3 40 time would be game changing for any defense. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. When in off coverage, Woolen plays with very good positioning downfield, even looking to cut off routes. That said, he looked faster in Looks to jump routes in coverage, as well as taking the easy way around blocks in the run game. Building off the previous section, there are flaws in Woolens tape where his experience as a defensive back showed up. Length Unreal and unmatched. LeBron > MJ 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 It seems like hes often chasing when receivers burst inside the numbers. He then set fire to the turf with his blazing 4.26 40, also among the best in the Combine. The lack of holes in his game and his great field vision lead me to believe he will continue to progress. Disappears for stretches. The Fort Worth native also allowed a 58.1 percent completion percentage, 632 yards and six touchdowns in coverage. Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? Come 2021, he got a lot better in this aspect. Twitter:@PTSTNewsand@TalkPrimeTime Runs extremely well once he can hit open space downfield. Head coach Josh McDaniels on the Las Vegas Raiders' goal to secure a long-term quarterback. Prefers to side shuffle. WebUTSA 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Reports include Tariq Woolen, Spencer Burford, and Clarence Hicks. Woolen stands 64 and originally played wide receiver when he came to UTSA. His lack of experience at the position shows up in his route recognition and overall mental alertness, hes late to recognize curls and back-shoulder throws and falls asleep on scramble drills, allowing the receiver to get open, If he doesnt get hands on the wideout, he has shaky change of direction skills often takes several steps to make the cut and is a little slow in and out of transitions making it tough to cover 90-degree or more routes, especially with his questionable route recognition, Struggles to hold up against physicality at the top of the route from bigger wide receivers and tight ends, Doesnt read and anticipate throws from the quarterback well when playing zone coverage, another area where experience plays a factor, His eye discipline in zone is also sub-par, hell get caught staring in the backfield too long, Like to take the cheese on the short routes when playing the underneath areas in cover two, When tackling, he has a habit of diving and lunging and missed 20 tackles (. Schematically, hell have some work to do in either a zone or man coverage-heavy system, but a lot of his issues can be fixed with more experience as hes only played two full seasons at cornerback. Woolen brings size, speed, and strength to the field in a ridiculous combination. 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. This is one of those areas in that Woolens testing differs from his film. It is now time to give out player awards. WebAll Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Tariq Woolen You'll now receive the top The Draft Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The size and length allow Woolen to recover so easily when beat. 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. 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 Call 1-800-GAMBLER. However, with a good coaching staff the sky is the limit for this young man. 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. Bends off the edge when used as a pass rusher and shows good change-of-direction skills. WebIn 2021, he totaled 25 tackles, an interception and five passes defended. Negatives: Must be quicker setting his base, as he gets knocked back off the line on occasion. For a former receiver, Woolens ball skills did not live up to that narrative. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks about the team's plan to replace legendary quarterback Tom Brady under center. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Woolen is very slow to react to the ball being snapped and the release of an opposing wide receiver. Struggles with pad level due to height. Woolen will use his elite speed and length to blanket the receiver in these scenarios. Whether fans believe the Seahawks can compete while paying Geno Smith is irrelevant, because it all comes down to what Pete Carroll believes. But thats not even the most exciting element of his scouting report. We saw in the combine drills an excellent ability for Woolen to track the ball and switch direction to make a play. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Illinois (2021), Western Kentucky (2021), BYU (2020), North Texas (2020), For someone with such a large frame, Woolen has an excellent change inability. For starters, the length makes him a prime target to disrupt passing lanes and simply cause havoc on a quarterbacks decision-making. Tariq Woolen NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Seattle Seahawks' CB. His length will be coveted by teams like Indy and Seattle. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid joins 'NFL Now' at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I think he could even sneak his way into the end of the 1st round. With a good NFL coaching staff, and a year or two to develop, he has the ability to become an elite outside corner in the NFL. Unlike most people who make a position change, Woolen had to make the change mid season. Positives: Hard-working center with a great feel for the position. Woolen has done a nice job of reacting to the ball in flight, coming downhill, and making a play. Hes a gambler when going for the ball while facing the quarterback, hell try to undercut routes and make a play on the ball but has questionable hand-eye coordination and hands. His size and speed are enticing and will push him into Day 2 of the draft. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'draftdive_com-leader-2','ezslot_11',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-draftdive_com-leader-2-0'); When writing the Tariq Woolen scouting report a few different players kept climbing into the back of my mind. Here are the full scouting reports for the UTSA Roadrunners with eyes on the 2022 NFL Draft. Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, Tariq Woolen, UTSA CB | NFL Draft Scouting Report. Want more information on Woolen? After boasting his elite height-weight-length measurables, he jumped out of the stadium with a Combine leading 42 Vertical jump. He only recently switched over to play corner from wide receiver, so hes still very raw at the position. WebNFL Draft Prospect Sleepers: CB Tariq Woolen H.S. Looks to jump routes in coverage, as well as taking the easy way around blocks in the run game. 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