Projected
Round
3

P: 3 O: 69

40: 4.48

225: NA

Shuttle: NA

3-Cone: 6.85

Vertical: 35.5

Strengths: Size, athleticism, special teams skills 
Weaknesses: Plays a bit high, lacks burst 

Statline: In 45 games at Cal, recorded 198 tackles, seven passes defended, and one interception. 

Technique: Inexperienced, but capable in man-to-man coverage and run support 

Known Injuries: Sprained right MCL cost him two full games and limited him in another during his junior year, 2006; thumb surgery in September 2005 (did not miss any games); limited by a hyperextended left knee during preseason of junior year; missed first game of freshman year because of a sprained right ankle. 

Combine / Workout Assessment: COMING SOON 

Analysis: Four years of college football and only one interception is hardly a glowing recommendation for Decoud’s instincts and ball skills. However, his size and athleticism are definitely NFL-caliber and he has enough cover skills that some teams envision him as a corner. Without question he’ll contribute on special teams, and with good coaching he’ll be at minimum a decent nickel back; there’s also plenty up upside beyond that.