NFL Draft prospects to watch in National Championship Game
By Brad Weiss
Marlon Humphrey
CB, Alabama
One of the deepest positions in this draft is cornerback, where as many as six players could hear their name called during the first round. Of all those prospects, Alabama’s Marlon Humphrey is the best of the bunch. Humphrey is the kind of cornerback that can shut down an entire side of the field, and he is going to step in and be a CB1 at the next level from the start.
Humphrey is the son of a former NFL running back, as his father, Bobby, played in the league for five years. Also a product of the University of Alabama, Bobby was a Pro Bowl selection in 1990, and it is clear his fiery persona has rubbed off on his son. The younger Humphrey has the kind of passion you love to see from a defensive back, as he possesses the swagger to go up against the best receiver on the opposing team every week.
Blessed with incredible physical gifts, Humphrey’s talents go well beyond his 40-yard dash time. Humphrey is the definition of a leader, and his Crimson Tide teammates look to him in big spots in the game. He has played at the highest level during his time at Alabama, and has backed down from no-one in his pursuit of being the best cornerback in college football.
With the cornerback position being at such a premium at the NFL level, the odds are Humphrey could hear his name called within the first five picks in next April’s draft. While teammate Jonathan Allen should be the first member of the Crimson Tide defense to go in the first round, Humphrey is not going to be far behind. Look for him to make an impact on Monday night, as he closes out his collegiate career in style.