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2016 NFL Draft: 6 cornerbacks Patriots may consider

By Connor Fulton

Oct 18, 2014; Morgantown, WV, USA; Baylor Bears cornerback Xavien Howard (4) signals they had recovered the fumble during the first quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Morgantown, WV, USA; Baylor Bears cornerback Xavien Howard (4) signals they had recovered the fumble during the first quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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James Bradberry 2016 NFL Draft
Nov 22, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; Samford Bulldogs defensive back James Bradberry (21) catches a pass intended for Auburn Tigers wide receiver Sammie Coates (18) during the first half at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Another long, rangy defensive back, Bradberry weighs in at 211, so he’s got some serious bulk for the position. We have him pegged here because the Patriots chatted with Bradberry at the combine.

Bradberry excelled near the sideline in college, often using his length to trap receivers between him and the boundary. When the ball is thrown on him downfield, Bradberry uses good tracking ability, certainly a point of differentiation between him and the rest of the 2016 NFL Draft cornerback class.

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However, Bradberry lacks something that every other guy on this list boasts, especially Jones and White: footwork. The Samford product lacks nimble feet, and this translates into him giving too much separation to wideouts.

That being said, Bradberry offers potential as a safety in the NFL, so you know the Patriots like that versatility. We’ll see how it all shakes out, but Bradberry will likely be the last player on this list to hear his name called in the 2016 NFL Draft.

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