Chris Clemons SELECTED BY: Dolphins Round 5 (29)

SI Grade 3.38 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter who totaled 82/2/8 as a senior after 78/2/2 the prior year.

POSITIVES: Forceful, run-defending safety best between the numbers. Aggressive up the field, shows a burst of closing speed, and is physical. Willingly comes up the field to defend the run or screen passes. Displays solid ball skills in the middle of the field when facing the action.

NEGATIVES: Does not consistently play within himself, takes improper angles to the action, and misses tackles. Late reacting in coverage and indecisive.

ANALYSIS: Clemons is a hard-hitting safety with good size. He struggles moving sideline-to-sideline, yet he would be effective as a backup in a zone system or as a traditional strong safety.

PROJECTION: Sixth Round