From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, we’ll be profiling Kansas State CB Julius Brents.
#23 Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State (R-Sr.) — 6030, 202
Senior Bowl
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Julius Brents | 6030/202 | 9 1/2″ | 33 3/4 | 82 7/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
— Elite length and size for a cornerback with 33 3/4″ arms
— Kansas State trusts him to play boundary corner and followed WRs in some matchups
— Alpha-mentality: plays with extreme confidence and lets opponents know about it
— Smart zone player that understands route combinations and has the awareness to find routes entering his zone
— Has the speed to easily carry routes vertically and squeeze them against the boundary
— Uses length in press and catch-man to overwhelm receivers off the line of scrimmage and into their route
— Physical play and zone awareness make him an ideal cover 2 corner
— Not afraid to take on OLs in the open field
— High-level run defender who possesses the hit power to light ball carriers up, but knows when to simply wrap and tackle
— Has length and strength to effectively block shed
— Grabby at the top of routes and when WRs cross his face – could be a flag magnet in NFL
— Struggles to find the ball in the air and then panics: See Big 12 Championship game vs.