CNNSI.com NFL Draft 2002


 
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Sam Brandon | S | UNLV | Mountain West Conference
Selected by Denver Broncos in round 4, pick 33 (131 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2 199 4.72 3.28
Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after totaling 99/2/7, leading the team in tackles. Second team All-Conference selection as a junior posting 52/7/1. Sat out the '99 season and spent his redshirt freshman campaign at receiver.

Physically aggressive safety best defending the run. Hard hitting, likes to mix it up and explodes up the field, attacking the ballcarrier. Breaks down well, takes good angles to the action and displays adequate sideline-to-sideline range. Really works to get through the traffic and make the tackle. Hesitant reacting to the pass, late covering his assignments and displays less than average ball skills. Bites on play-action passes and gets caught up the field and out of position on occasion. A bit one dimensional but could make it if he transfers his tenacity onto special teams. Free Agent.

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