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Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Bills Top Rookie Offers Good News Scouting Report in Camp
When the Buffalo Bills drafted Dorian Strong in the sixth round out of Virginia Tech two weeks ago, the team was hoping he could be another late-round steal that the team has become accustomed to enjoying. Back in 2022, the Bills drafted Christian Benford in the sixth round after already having selected Kaiir Elam with their first round pick in that same draft. Benford ended up being the better player, and worthy of a long-term extension this offseason. Advertisement Could the Bills be going through that again? Unlike Elam was back in his rookie year, 30th overall pick Maxwell Hairston is welcoming the challenge of a late-round contender in Strong. While speaking with the media, Hairston offered a scouting report of sorts on camp and said fellow cornerback Dorian Strong had a good day during Bills rookie camp, while also adding the two will "lean on each other and help each other get through this process." "Dorian Strong had a really good day today, just being somebody that, you know, I'm taking mental reps when I watch D. Strong. Seeing him go out there and play with poise and play like he's already adjusted, that was good to see." Advertisement Healthy competition is always important in the NFL. It separates the great teams from the mediocre and can help crown champions early on in the season. For the Bills, more competition means a better defense moving forward. And a chance to finally put an end to the Kansas City Chiefs' run of excellence in the conference. Related: Bills Sign Rookie With Maxx Crosby Role Model Goal Related: Bills 'Lethal Pairing' Key To Super Bowl Success?
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Saints host Virginia Tech playmaking cornerback Dorian Strong on top 30 visit
Report: Saints host Virginia Tech playmaking cornerback Dorian Strong on top 30 visit This is interesting -- the New Orleans Saints hosted Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong on an official 30 visit this week, per 247 Sports' Easton Butler. He's a unique prospect. While Strong has NFL size at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, he timed the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds and posted so-so numbers in the broad and vertical jump. You'd like to see someone at that weight be a little more explosive with an extra gear at the top of his sprint. For what it's worth, Zebra Sports tracking found that he was one of the fastest players on the field at Senior Bowl practices back in January, reaching a top speed of 21.36 miles per hour. That should matter more to NFL evaluators than his 40 time. But he did exceptionally well in the agility drills, which results in an 8.33 Relative Athletic Score. That should clear the thresholds the Saints have valued over the last decade. Strong appeared in 53 games with the Hokies since 2020, totaling 7 interceptions and 28 pass breakups in his career. He also recovered three fumbles, forced another one, and was credited with 112 combined tackles. He's eager to compete in press coverage but has done his best work out of zone looks, which Brandon Staley has favored as a defensive play caller. So we've got a tall, long corner with ball skills who runs better in pads than he does at the combine. That'll work. He's expected to be picked late in Round 3 or early in Round 4, where the Saints own picks (for now) at Nos. 93 and 112.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bills 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for CB Dorian Strong
Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong could be a player to watch for the Buffalo Bills at the 2025 NFL draft. As things stand, the Bills hold the No. 30 overall pick in the first round. The team has 10 total picks scattered around the board, including two more in the second round. If things hold there, general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills' front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards. During the run to up to the draft, which starts April 24, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game. Strong is up next in our prospect previews. He has a pre-draft visit with the Bills, according to Ryan Talbot. Here's a rundown of what experts are saying about his game: CB Dorian Strong | Virginia Tech | Senior Vitals Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 lbs Pros Quickness and acceleration Sticky man coverage Good at catch point Locates the ball Cons Press coverage Struggles shedding blocks Too aggressive at times Stats 2024 stats (12 GP): 32 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 passes defensed, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble Career stats (53 GP): 112 tackles, 2 TFLs, 7 interceptions, 28 passes defensed, 3 fumble recoveries 2024 PFF grade: 73.9 Career PFF grade: 75.9 Consensus rank Draft stock: Day 2 selection Highlight reel For more, visit:
USA Today
27-02-2025
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- USA Today
Jaguars NFL combine meeting tracker: Which draft prospects has Jacksonville met with?
Jaguars NFL combine meeting tracker: Which draft prospects has Jacksonville met with? Who have the Jacksonville Jaguars met with at the 2025 NFL Combine? Beyond the on-field work and the medicals that take place over the course of the week, the Combine presents a great opportunity for teams to meet one-on-one with players providing them an opportunity to get to know them briefly and dive into some football questions. To a degree, all of these meetings should be taken with some grain of salt. Teams will meet with dozens of prospects throughout the week and this is just one small part of the entire evaluation process. But with that said, these meetings aren't nothing either and are at least noteworthy. Below, you can find the reported player meetings that the Jaguars have had. Also, please note that this article will be updated throughout the remainder of the week. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Dorian Strong, DB, Virginia Tech Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State Mason Graham, IDL, Michigan Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chiefs scouting report: Virginia Tech Hokies CB Dorian Strong
The Kansas City Chiefs need to examine the cornerbacks available in the 2025 NFL draft to prepare their roster for the future. Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams become free agents after the upcoming season, which creates a need for new faces in the secondary. Virginia Tech standout Dorian Strong is 6'0 5/8″, 179 lbs. but punches above his weight in press coverage. He delivers firm one and two-handed punches to re-route receivers or force them to stall at the line of scrimmage. This provides the defense with a huge advantage, considering most NFL-caliber quarterbacks throw the ball in under three seconds. Strong's patient footwork helps him mirror the receiver's release. He quickly gets into phase on the receiver's hip and uses mid-route collision to gradually grind down routes. Strong compresses outside releases along the sideline and smothers inside releases with his physicality and tight coverage. Virginia Tech DB Dorian Strong deserves some more love. Quick, fluid, instinctive corner that can really run who is also competitive as a run defender. I think he shows that in Mobile next week. — Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 22, 2025 Strong understands leverage at a high level, which makes him an asset in man coverage. He showcases a strong understanding of his help coverage when operating in zones. Strong pinches throwing lanes to deter quarterbacks from targeting his side of the field. Strong lacks the consistent technique to stack and shed blocks, but he occasionally wins with swipes. He quickly diagnoses and attacks wide receiver screens, either making the play or forcing the pass catcher inside toward pursuing defenders. Strong's arm length and lean frame present some physical limitations. His punch accuracy and power in press need to improve. Strong lacks the twitch to mirror smaller receivers, and his speed makes him vulnerable to explosive field stretchers. Most analysts list Strong as an early fourth-round prospect. The cornerback depth in this draft class should lead to a run on corners in the fourth round. That means the Chiefs must select Strong with their second selection in the third round.
