STRENGTHS
Tre is a playmaker. He reminds me a lot of Tyrann Mathieu because Tre has those same kinds of “Tyrann” instincts, speed, and quickness to make plays. Tre competes on every play and loves the challenge that others seem to insist he will be overmatched in. He is fast and quick and will fight for the ball in the air and has the hands of a receiver to make the interception. For a defensive back, he has a big catch radius and can make the acrobatic interception that other backs will not even try to make. Tre is a playmaker on defense and he will be a nightmare for opponents to deal with on special teams also. He is smart and he is the best defensive back, tackler in this draft. He doesn’t play bigger than his size, but he does outplay his size. Tre has all the agility and lateral explosiveness needed, to be an impact player for the team that selects him. The question is, will Tre be as good as Ty Law or Tyrann Mathieu?
CONCERNS
Tre’s lack of height, will be the ONLY real issue, teams will have in deciding if they are going to draft him. Three inches taller, and we are talking about one of the best defensive backs in this draft and a sure-fire 1st Rd selection. Nevertheless, size matters when it comes to the draft. That being said when impacting or make an impact play, size doesn’t matter once a player is on the field. All that matters then is, impact and making plays.
BOTTOM LINE 1.99
Tre will get beat, every defensive back in the NFL gets beat but when a taller defensive back gets beat coaches never think that it’s because of their size. My theory is, draft Tre, put him on the field, and let his play dictate where he best fits in your defense. He could be an excellent safety or cover in the slot because of his toughness, ability to fight off blocks, and because he is an excellent tackler. He can cover those smaller speed receivers that teams are looking for on the outside or those quick slot receivers. The taller receivers, he will fight them all the way down the field until he makes a play on them and they are called for a penalty because Tre has them so frustrated. Tre has to be on the field because he is a playmaker and there are very few pure playmakers who play on defense in the NFL. There are good cover corners, and smart safeties but few playmakers. Tre is the type of impact player offensive coordinator’s game plan to stay away from. So, you want to match Tre up against a tall receiver then I suggest you make the perfect throw to beat him otherwise, he will make a play on the ball and bring it back for 6 points. I dare you to tell me then that his size matters.
