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#7 Marvell Tell III/S/6’2 198 lbs
The Good:
- Showed elite athleticism at the NFL Combine
- Great short area burst
- Physical presence in the middle of the field
- Does not shy away from contact
- Attacks well outside the tackles, uses leverage to his advantage
- Good route recognition
- Great awareness in coverage, can jump routes
- Undercuts routes well from cover two
- Recognizes double moves well
- Can play in the slot
The Bad:
- Questionable effort
- Loses focus when he figures he is out of the play
- Struggles to shed blocks
- Sometimes late to react on handoffs
- Struggles as single high, better suited for cover two duties
- Gets caught staring into the pocket
- Plays physical but doesn’t have the frame to match
Bio:
- 2018: 56 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 interception, 5 pass defenses
- Career: 220 tackles, 6.