2021 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Chris Wilcox | BYU | CB

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Player Bio: Chris Wilcox attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Fontana, CA. In his senior, he recorded 71 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles, and returned one fumble for a touchdown. Wilcox earned All-Big VIII League First Team, All-Academic First Team, and Honor Roll. He also excelled on the track as a runner. During his senior year, Wilcox ran a 10.68 in the 100-meters, 21.86 in the 200-meters, and 47.97 in the 400-meters. Not to mention in his junior year, he posted a 10.95 in the 100-meters, a 21.98 in the 200-meters, and a 48.29 in the 400-meters. 

ACCOLADES
2021 NFL Combine Invite

CHRIS WILCOX
CORNERBACK
HOMETOWN                      |           CLASS
FONTANA, CA                    |           SENIOR 
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DRAFT YR:  2021              COMBINE INVITE: YES

​HEIGHT                    WEIGHT                    ARMS
6' 2"                 198 lbs            31⅝"

HANDS                   PROJECTED 40-TIME            DRAFT GRADE
 9 ⅞"                       4.40                       5.60

SCHOOL:  BYU                                               |                    CONFERENCE: FBS INDEPENDENTS
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COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH     |     BENCH PRESS     |     VERTICAL JUMP     |     BROAD JUMP     |     3 CONE DRILL     |     20 YD SHUTTLE    
​       4.31         |              DNP              |               37½”           |             126”          |              7.19            |              4.22                      
 
​PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH     |     BENCH PRESS     |     VERTICAL JUMP     |     BROAD JUMP     |     3 CONE DRILL     |     20 YD SHUTTLE    
​       4.31         |              DNP              |               37½”           |             126”          |              7.19            |              4.22                      
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game film
​#32 Chris Wilcox vs coastal carolina (2020)

Strengths: He posses elite speed, excellent height, length, versatility, and weight for an NFL cornerback. His blazing 4.31 40 times will open many defensive coaches ' eyes as that speed is rare for cornerbacks. When he is healthy and has stayed on the field, he can be a practical lockdown corner. He can match up with anyone, given the challenge to guard the best receivers on the field. He is a physical press corner who can allow defenses to play in man coverages. He has quick and large hands that challenge the ball and the catch point. A converted safety that transitioned into a cornerback allows him to play in different styles of coverages. Teams with the need for a multiple-position defensive back will be his best fit. He will make his best fit has on special teams starting his career.

Weaknesses: He will need to redefine his fundamentals as he will be very raw at the next level. His footwork is sloppy and looks uncomfortable when back-peddling down the field. He will open his hips up too soon and get turned around in coverages. Susceptible to double moves and recovery skill is limited. Injuries kept him off the field his first couple of years, and his experience and consistency will be a concern. Not a great tackler but has improved; he needs to work more on those skills. He missed many tackles by not seeing his hit target of swiping at the runner.

Draft Projection: 6th - Priority Free Agents

NFL Comparison: Dominque Foxworth (Atlanta Falcons)

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