Brandon Flowers SELECTED BY: Kansas City Chiefs Round 2(4)

SI Grade 3.85 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors last season after totaling 86/50/9. Sophomore-year totals included 51/3/13.

POSITIVES: Opportunistic cornerback with solid ball skills. Fluid pedaling in reverse, smooth transitioning to run with opponents, and shows an explosive break to the pass. Stays with opponents out of routes, immediately locates the pass in the air, and fights to defend the throw. Sticks with receivers downfield and displays a burst of closing speed. Physical, likes to mix it up, and willingly defends the run. Keeps the action in front of him.

NEGATIVES: Loses out in battles on occasion. Gives up a lot of underneath receptions. Ran poorly at the combine.

ANALYSIS: Flowers is a talented prospect with the ability to be a starting cornerback at the next level. He offers potential in a variety of defensive alignments and should quickly see action as a rookie in nickel situations.