CNNSI.com NFL Draft 2002


 
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Tierre Sams | CB | Fresno St. | Western Athletic Conference
Height Weight 40 Grade
5'8½ 173 4.37 2.99
Two-year starter that originally began his college career as a receiver. Senior totals were 59/2/9 in thirteen games after 40/4/5 as a junior.

Fast cornerback best in zone coverage. Reads the play, has a feel for what opposing quarterbacks will do and keeps the action in front of him. Displays a burst of closing and recovery speed, flashes on the scene and a willing run defender that gets involved in the action. Fluid back pedaling or turning off the line to run with opponents and does not lose much in transition. Seemingly played back on his heels last season and did not take his game to the next level. Hesitant planting or breaking on the pass and slow turning back to the ball to make a play against the throw. Speed makes him an attractive prospect and will get him invited to camp while his special teams ability will dictate whether or not he is on a roster next September. Free Agent.

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