Marcus Hudson Grade: 3.57  Position: CB  Class: Sr  School: NC State  Conference: Atlantic Coast  Ht., Wt.: 6-1, 195  40 Time: 4.55   Selected by: San Francisco 49ers   Round 6, pick 23 (192 overall) Grading System

BIO: All-Conference selection as a senior after totaling 47/2/10. Junior totals were 70/2/6, when he started six games at safety. POSITIVES: Physical defensive back with good size. Explosive up the field in run defense, possesses a quick burst of speed and takes good angles to the action. Flashes cover skills, has a nice break to the pass and keeps the action in front of him. Really stands out on coverage units. NEGATIVES: Slow transitioning off the line, loses a half-step to opponents and is late arriving on the scene. Struggles with his back to the ball. ANALYSIS: Raw in his coverage techniques and prone to making mental mistakes, Hudson may be best suited as a zone safety. Should flourish on special teams, an area where he stood out in college. PROJECTION: Early Fourth Round Photo: Doug Benc/Getty