Round 3, Pick 65 - St. Louis Rams - Jerome Murphy

Jerome Murphy, CB, South Florida

Ht: 6’ 0 1/4” Wt: 196 

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Murphy is the third South Florida player selected in this NFL Draft.  A strictly press corner, he fits the style of player that St. Louis covets at that position.  If he can provide adequate down-field coverage, he could help the Rams run the more blitzing style that they would like to run.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: A big, physical, competitive, multidimensional press corner, Murphy has natural cover skills and does not hesitate to assert him- self in the run game. Is rough around the edges but competes, hits like a safety and has what it takes to compete with NFL receivers. Skill set allows for scheme versatility.

NFL projection: Second- to third-round pick.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Murphy is among the biggest hitters in the 2010 cornerback class. S He made 67 tackles in 2008, along with two interceptions in both his sophomore and junior seasons.  As a senior, his four interceptions and eight pass breakups led USF and his 77 tackles were a career high.  Murphy has toughness, along with the height and arm length scouts look for at the corner spot.  His reliance on cut tackles and inconsistency maintaining discipline in man coverage might prevent him from being a top 50 pick, but a zone-heavy team could discover a bargain if he’s still around into the third round. 

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Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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