STRENGTHS
Noah is that quick-twitch athlete and that makes it easy for him to cover just about any size receiver. He has the strength and bulk to be used inside covering the slot or outside as a pure CB. Noah shows leadership skills and communication skills along with good tackling skills, and because of his speed, quickness, and hands to intercept the ball, Noah could be used as your single free safety also. He is also a weapon as a returner for your special teams. Noah is one of the better cover corners in this draft because of his quick feet and quick hip flip along with the fact that he supports the run. He is also one of the better zone cover DB’s because of his willingness to tackle, his high football IQ and his natural quick twitch athletic talent to react to the play in front of him. Noah attacks a pass or run play like a stinger missile and believe me, most players he tackles feel that stinger.
CONCERNS
Those teams that look at size for their defensive backs will be disappointed and will rate taller cornerbacks higher than Noah, but I’m not them, I know that size may matter in selecting players in the draft but, means nothing once a player hits the field.
BOTTOM LINE 1.83
Noah is an impact player and although he is a smaller type of player than most teams are looking for in the draft, he is tall enough, big enough, skilled and smart enough to cover any size receiver. Noah came into the combine and measured 5’ 10”, 198 lbs. A few years ago, that was a good size but now it’s considered small. Every year as far as I’m concerned, selecting players “early” in the draft is all about how impacting and productive a player will be at the next level and I’m betting Noah will be an impact player for the team that selects him and size will not factor into that impact. Noah’s athletic talent lends itself to any one of the positions in a Defensive Backfield. Add to that, his potential to impact on special teams and I just wonder if his VALUE to impact and play more than one position on your defense, will override his size for some teams? My gut says no so, look at Rob’s board to see the likely round Noah should be selected in and pray your team is smart enough to select him. Remember what I stated before, Noah attacks a pass or run play like a stinger missile and if you don’t know what a stinger missile is, it’s a missile with supersonic speed, agility, and a highly accurate guidance and control system. That’s Noah and that’s how he plays the game.
