STRENGTHS
Jaylon is a strong-bodied cornerback who could play more than one position in a team’s defensive backfield. Because of his size and mental toughness and quickness, Jaylon should be an excellent fit as a slot cover corner/in-the-box safety. He can handle those big receivers and pass-catching Tight Ends and because of his quickness and change of direction skills. Because of his size and strength, he is a solid tackler and with a little coaching could turn into an excellent “off the line” of scrimmage Blitzer. He plays a lot of zone coverage, combination coverage, and off coverage and that will help him if a team decides to move him to a safety position. Jaylon has good enough hands to catch the ball and make interceptions and the talent to be used inside or outside in pass defense inside the red zone. Jaylon has a lot of talent to work with. The team that selects him will just have to find the best fit in their defense for that talent.
CONCERNS
Jaylon has good talent but that talent is situational talent and his impact will depend on his ability to learn multiple positions in multiple situations. Right now, he goes for the macho big hit and that has to change. He has too much talent, to waste on making a big hit and then flexing his muscles for all to see. When playing in single coverage, he has to learn to track the ball better to make a play on the ball in the air. Jaylon also has to become a better communicator and leader on the field if he wants to really be the Defensive Back his talents suggest that he can become.
BOTTOM LINE: 3.00
I think Jaylon has a lot of potential but he has to start thinking about team play more than just his play. If he can make that transformation then he can be a special player for the team that selects him.
