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       Hargreaves is The Bucs pick
   DIR By: PWTRPWR
       Date: April 28, 2016, 8:33 pm
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       Gator to the Bucs, a guy from Tampa coming home. :)
       From nfl.com
       OVERVIEW
       Hargreaves carries the football genes of his father, Vernon II,
       who was on UConn's 100th anniversary's team and has coached
       linebackers and special teams for multiple schools (USF,
       Houston, Arkansas). He was the National Defensive Player of the
       Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus as a senior high school,
       a finalist for the Florida Mr. Football award, and the Most
       Valuable Player of the Under Armour All-American game. So it was
       no surprise that he worked his way on the field as a true
       freshman, ranking among the leaders in the SEC with 14 passes
       defended, including three interceptions. Hargreaves not only
       earned first-team All-SEC honors in all three of his seasons in
       Gainesville, but also lined up multiple All-American honors in
       2014 (three interceptions, 13 pass breakups) and 2015 (four
       interceptions, four pass break-ups) due to his playmaking
       ability.
       ANALYSIS
       STRENGTHS Premier, quick twitch athlete with explosion pulsing
       through his hips and feet. Instant click-­and-­close action to
       explode forward and attack the throw. Vertical springs to go up
       and over receivers at the high point. Smooth, controlled
       backpedal with ability to weave and mirror route progressions.
       Plays with outstanding body control and balance. Feet are
       electric. Can overwhelm lesser opponents across from him.
       Instinctive and urgent in his play. Excels from press, off or
       zone coverage. Fiery competitor with a strong desire to own the
       pass. Has quick, soft hands. Posted 38 passes defensed and 10
       interceptions over last three years. Could see early kick or
       punt return action. Unwilling to stay blocked and doesn't
       hesitate for one moment in run support and against wide receiver
       screens. Chest­-up tackler who runs through his target.
       WEAKNESSES Lean, wiry frame. Aggressive nature allows teams to
       bait him with double moves. Quicker than fast and doesn't have
       closing speed to make mistakes underneath and still recover on
       top. Allowed 16.5 yards per completion this season. Scouts worry
       about his height outside. Big receivers will pose a challenge on
       the next level. Had his two worst games of the season in SEC
       Championship game against Alabama and Citrus Bowl against
       Michigan. Willingness to throw body around in run support could
       cause him to break down.
       DRAFT PROJECTION Round 1
       NFL COMPARISON Joe Haden
       BOTTOM LINE While scouts have voiced some concerns about
       Hargreaves' size and recovery speed, you won't find anyone who
       doesn't admire his competitiveness and consistency of
       production. Hargreaves has a level of suddenness and
       explosiveness in his movements that should always have him near
       the ball. With top-notch ball skills and exceptional instincts
       that drew praise from Alabama's Nick Saban, Hargreaves possesses
       the football makeup to become a Pro Bowl cornerback.
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