Daimion Stafford Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for the Nebraska Safety

April 13, 2013   ·   Marques Eversoll   ·   Jump to comments

Taking the JUCO route to Division 1 college football isn't the conventional way to do it, but Nebraska safety Daimion Stafford made it work. And now, Stafford has his sights set on the NFL.
Although he is unlikely to come off the board before Day 3, Stafford has some physical tools that simply cannot be taught.
 
Strengths
Stafford has an impressive build for the safety position, which allows him to be physical at the point of attack. He plays downhill and loves making plays at the line of scrimmage.
He's at his best when playing in the box. While not a shutdown, man-to-man cover guy, Stafford was able to hold his own in man coverage, particularly against running backs.
 
Weaknesses
Stafford is limited as a pass defender. He has stiff hips and isn't particularly quick to recognize route combinations. He shows inconsistency when judging the ball in the air.
His aggressive nature in the run game sometimes causes him to over-pursue an...

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