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Champ Bailey | CB | Georgia | SEC
Selected by Washington Redskins in round 1, pick 7 (#7 overall)
Ht Wt 40 BP SS LS VJ BJ Grade
5'11" 184 4.4 - - - - - 7.88
Champ Bailey
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He is a player in a Charles Woodson mode because of his versatility and great athletic ability. He has contributed on special teams, on offense as a wide receiver, but his real strength is on defense as a playmaking DC. He has great overall movement, outstanding quickness and "big time" deep speed. He has a rare burst to the ball and can close on the receiver as quickly as anybody in recent memory. He also has smooth hips and great "turn and run" skills. He is not a big physical guy, but is certainly adequate versus the run and is not afraid to come up and hit. If he weren't so good on defense, he could be a legitimate WR prospect and it would not be shocking to see a NFL team use him there in a limited role. Although he is not a real stout looking player, this guy has toughness and durability and is the entire package and should be an impact player as a rookie.


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