From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will 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, a scouting report on Wake Forest CB Caelen Carson.
#1 Caelen Carson/CB Wake Forest – 6-0, 195 pounds (Redshirt Junior)
East/West Shrine Game
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Caelen Carson | 6000/195 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
THE GOOD
– Good overall size, length and athletic profile
– Experience playing both man and zone coverage
– Really nice change of direction to close quickly on routes
– Very physical player; fits consistently in the run game
– Disruptive at the catch point
– Comes to balance as a tackler; plays a physical brand as a tackler
– Has played both outside corner and inside at nickel; disruptive in both spots
– Good hip mobility to match quicker receivers in man coverage
THE BAD
– Long speed is just ordinary
– Overly physical and grabby at the top of routes, could lead to penalties
– Inconsistent ball skills; no interceptions last two years
– Needs to locate the football better down the field
– Too many missed tackles this past season
BIO
– Born March 3, 2002 (22 years old)
– Started 19 games during his Wake Forest career; recorded 120 total tackles, 2.