A transfer from Oklahoma State, Jarrick Bernard-Converse is a very strong cornerback who can support in run defense. His length and physicality pop out on tape immediately, and his stature is more of a safeties than a cornerback. He can offer solid versatility, capable of playing man and zone, the boundary, and even as a nickel cornerback against bigger receivers and tight ends. He should be a highly regarded prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft.
HT: 6006
WT: 205
Year: Super Redshirt Senior
High School: Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
Rating: 3-star (0.8493)
Jarrick Bernard-Converse scouting notes
Pros:
- Excellent speed and quickness. Moves very well – fluid athlete. Good speed and burst.
- Decent lateral quickness. Nothing special.
- Acceleration is good.
- Has some decent upper body strength. Built more like a safety.
- Has good hips.
- Shows good burst to have solid recoverability. Struggles against the fastest receivers to get into position, still very strong in this regard.
- Strong wrap up ability. Good tackler, great considering the position group. Brings the hit power.
- Very strong defender in space.
- When he locates the ball, which he normally does, he is excellent. Solid and physical at the catch point – contests the football and not the receiver. Stays in the hip pocket.
- Fairly physical. Prefers to play trail technique and relies on his athleticism.
- Does a good job lining up to be questionable with his man or zone assignment to a quarterback. Has the ability to play in the box as needed.
Cons:
- Has too much of a tendency to grab.
- Tends to drift too far in zone coverage.
- Sometimes incorrectly tries to anticipate the route and moves slightly out of position.
