Lamont Wade, S

A safety with the body of a cornerback, Wade is an interesting case study when it comes to defensive back play. He was utilized as a nickel for the Nittany Lions but he doesn’t have the type of natural man coverage ability that is valued at the position. He has decent urgency in the run game and will fight to make plays, although the lack of strength can make it tough to overcome blockers. His instincts and intelligence help to keep him alive from snap to snap and his range is acceptable when working on the back end. Wade will need to improve his footwork and hand usage in man coverage if h...Preview Analysis provided byNFL Draft Bible on SI