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2017 NFL Draft: Brad Kaaya getting attention

By George Stockburger

Sep 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama: Stock Down

Despite being one of the best cornerbacks in college football, Alabama’s Marlon Humphrey struggled to contain his opponents Saturday night. Two Ole Miss wide receivers got the best of Humphrey, including on a jumpball touchdown catch.

Damore’ea Stringfellow completed four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown against Alabama, and Marlon Humphrey was the primary corner covering him. On A.J. Brown’s 37-yard touchdown, Humphrey was not in position to defend the pass, resulting in the Rebels score.

Marlon Humphrey has the size to compete with bigger receivers, but his body positioning and footwork were completely off on that play. Humphrey’s athleticism is off the charts, but plays like this one make you wonder how much more development he needs as a football player.

Humphrey has proven he can handle the bigger competition, allowing just two catches in the National Championship game against Clemson last year. He gave up just 28 yards, and one play accounted for 24 of those.

Alabama will hit a lull in their schedule where Humphrey can make up for his previous misplays. The Crimson Tide host Kent State and Kentucky over the next two weeks. If this were basketball I’d have concerns over Alabama’s chance of winning, but thankfully it’s still football season. Against lower level competition Marlon Humphrey can fill in the stat sheet and develop his game for the ranked opponents at the end of the season.

Teams that will be looking at cornerbacks once the sophomore is ready include the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans.

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