Draft Rewind 2013 – Xavier Rhodes – Minnesota Vikings

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about XAVIER RHODES: Florida State, 6014 210 4.43. Junior entry. Three-year starter. A big cover-two press type corner who is physical in his play. Good ball reactions. Experienced in both zone and man-to-man coverage. Good hip flexibility with burst quickness. Confident and poised in his play. Has the visual and ball skills to make a play in the air. Must play more disciplined and be able to adjust to different zone and man-to-man types. Was a former high school receiver. Has premium size as a corner. Ran faster at the Combine than projected. Has the size and strength to match up on big talented receivers. Good upper body strength. Graded out 7th athletically of the 35 corners who worked out at the Combine. Talent to contribute early and provide impact play. Minimal developmental time. 2012 stats: 39 T, 7 PBU, 3 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR. BTR:left 4.55, right 4.64. OSR:7/35. Medical exclusion at Combine – no shuttle or cones – cramping. First round. (A-33 3/4, H-9, VJ-40.5, SS-4.65).