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2. CB Phillip Gaines, Rice: Expectation is a word that’s been mentioned often in analyzing performances at the Combine and Gaines exceeded them Tuesday. Stamped as a slow bump-and-run cover corner, he blazed to a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash then displayed terrific skill in position drills. Gaines was smooth transitioning from his backpedal and showed an explosive burst moving in every direction. At the end of the day, Gaines improved his draft stock and made a lot of money for himself.

(02-27-2014 06:25 PM)NYNightOwl Wrote:  From PhiladelphiaEagles.com

2. CB Phillip Gaines, Rice: Expectation is a word that’s been mentioned often in analyzing performances at the Combine and Gaines exceeded them Tuesday. Stamped as a slow bump-and-run cover corner, he blazed to a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash then displayed terrific skill in position drills. Gaines was smooth transitioning from his backpedal and showed an explosive burst moving in every direction. At the end of the day, Gaines improved his draft stock and made a lot of money for himself.

The question is how high up the draft board he climbs. Quality cover corners are the second most covetted and in-demand defensive position (after pass rushing DE). Given the widely perceived top-heavy depth in this year's draft, I doubt he'll climb into the 2nd round, but he could have moved up to the 3rd - 5th round for sure. Well done, Phillip-- we're all rooting for you!