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CAMERON DANTZLER
HEIGHT/WEIGHT/AGE
6-foot-2
188 pounds
21 years old
BIG PICTURE
Cameron Dantzler has the height of a first-round corner and an above-average college resume to go with it. Played the better part of three seasons after redshirting and allowed just 41 receptions combined while intercepting five passes. His leanness at 6-foot-2 could make him a liability as a tackler, however, and he had the second-worst combine 40-yard dash, which could only get slower if he adds weight. That’s likely why he’ll fall into Day 2, even though he was dominant in the SEC.
COMBINE NOTABLES
4.64 40-yard dash (2nd worst)
34.5-inch vertical (T-5th worst)
VIKINGS’ COMPATIBILITY RANKING
3 out of 5. Lots to like about Dantzler, but his combine was concerning, and he won’t have many opportunities to prove teams otherwise during the pandemic shutdown.
HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT DRAFT EXPERTS SAY
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: “Very long, stringy cornerback with surprising strength and a competitive mindset that had quarterbacks looking for easier battles elsewhere. He looks to suffocate and contest the route from start to finish and does an excellent job of maintaining phase in the vertical plane. His cover style will draw attention from NFL game officials early on, but the athleticism and length should allow him to trust his technique. He won’t give up many explosive plays through the air, but is a high-risk tackler in run support and needs to do a better job of wrapping and finishing. Dantzler can play in a variety of coverages but is a future starter as a confident press-man corner with early starting potential.”
Kyle Crabbs, Draft Network: “Cameron Dantzler was one of the SEC’s top cornerbacks over the last two seasons and enters the NFL with 22 starts under his belt. His presence on the field forced opposing quarterbacks to look the other way and Dantzler surrendered very little production in coverage. A versatile cover man, Dantzler has upside in press, zone and off-man coverage and he plays with the competitive edge you love to see in cornerbacks. He is aggressive attacking the football and has a quick trigger when firing downhill to tackle. Dantzler features plenty of height and length, but he has a thin and narrow frame which presents some restrictions playing through contact and dealing with more physical receivers at the catch point and the top of routes. Dantzler profiles as a versatile starter and adding functional strength will bring that opportunity quicker.”
WHAT PFF SAYS
Just 1 touchdown allowed in college career
57.0 or better passer rating allowed in all three years
5 missed tackles (T-144th)
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TOP 100 PLAYER PROFILES
RANKING THE VIKINGS NEEDS
EXPLORING VIKINGS DRAFT TRENDS
A HISTORY OF RICK SPIELMAN’S DRAFT TRADES
VIKINGS TARGETS
LUKE INMAN’S MOCK DRAFTS
SENIOR BOWL CENTRAL
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