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Darnell Savage Jr. NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Experienced, versatile three-year starter at safety with excellent speed (4.36-second 40-yard dash) and coverage skills to step right into a free safety role in the NFL.

—Smart and consistent; rarely found out of position. He’s able to take tape study and apply it on the field with a high football IQ.

—Burst is explosive with great top-end speed and the ability to quickly close on the ball whether it’s behind or in front of him.

—Seek-and-destroy mentality as a tackler; quick to diagnose and get to the ball.

—Doesn’t get fooled by misdirection or play-fakes.