Patriots Private Workout: Texas CB Chykie Brown

by Greg Knopping on Mar 14, 2011 5:00 PM EDT in New England Patriots NFL Draft

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 04: Cornerback Chykie Brown #8 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after almost intercepting a pass against the Rice Owls at Reliant Stadium on September 4 2010 in Houston Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

According to Joe Everett of RookieDraft.com, the New England Patriots, in addition to the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, have set up a private workout with Texas cornerback Chykie Brown.

Brown, who stands at just over 5'11" and 190 pounds, missed the end of his senior season at Texas, breaking his forearm in a game against Kansas State. Brown, similar to Devin McCourty, isn't the tallest, but has long arms and a long build. He also has good speed, running a 4.49 at the combine just a couple of weeks ago. Brown is best in man coverage, he has good technique and is good at breaking up passes. Brown isn't going to amaze anybody with his recognition or football intelligence, but he's an intriguing prospect who certainly has a very high ceiling considering his length and intelligence.

Brown is projected by many to go sometime during the early parts of day three of this April's draft, likely between the mid-fourth and early sixth round range.

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Draftsite currently have him as an early 7th round selection.

http://www.draftsite.com/nfl/mock-draft/2011
Earlier in the year he was seen as a 3rd round prospect.

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by PatNation85 on Mar 14, 2011 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

CBS projects him in the 4-5th round

Analysis
Strengths: Can lock down receivers and rarely saw frequent passes thrown to his side of the field. Plays a mix of off-man and press coverage. Flips his hips well. Can turn and run with receivers and uses good body and hand positioning to stay with them. Has good agility and quick feet after the snap. Takes good angles on the ball and locates it well in the air. Displays great technique when using his long arms and hand-eye coordination to knock away passes in front of the receiver without interfering. Not fooled by head or body fakes and can glue himself to receivers. Never gives up on a play and always wants to be a part of the action. Accelerates quickly once recognizing what’s coming. Physical player with good length on the edge, also breaks down well in space. Loves to support vs. the run and will wrap up and bring down most backs.

Weaknesses: Stands upright in his backpedal, making him a step slow to plant and drive on short routes. Good height for a corner, but can get overpowered and shielded by big, strong receivers on the outside. Slow to recognize what’s coming: run or pass. Looks to be confused in zone coverage at times, gets turned around and does not always spot receivers coming into his area. Is athletic but can be outrun by pure speed receivers if he doesn’t read the initial move. Quick enough to stick with receivers when he keeps contact or the route is simple, but lacks the speed to recover deep. Missed three games as a sophomore due to a sprained ankle he suffered in mid-October of that season, also multiple games in 2010 with a broken right forearm.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1123366

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by NinjaZX6R on Mar 14, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Another long armed corner.

Another guy who would bring toughness to the defense. Long arms and decent feet. And he crashes in on the run. We could kick Wilhite to the curb finally.

by Patriots12 on Mar 15, 2011 1:52 AM EDT reply actions