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Washington CB Desmond Trufant

Green Bay Packers NFL Draft prospect profile: CB Desmond Trufant

Player Information:

Desmond Trufant, CB Washington
6-0, 190 pounds
Hometown: Tacoma, WA

STATS

NFL Combine:

40 time: 4.38
20-yard shuttle: 3.85

News and Notes:

Brother of NFL defensive backs Marcus and Isaiah. … Started 45 straight games before missing a game against Colorado this season. … All-Pac-12 first-team honors in 2012 after getting one interception, breaking up eight passes, forcing a fumble and blocking a kick. … Impressed scouts and turned heads at the Senior Bowl, likely vaulting himself into the first round. … Technique could use some work. … Some questions on his long foot speed. … Can play both man and zone coverage.

 What they’re saying about him:  Read more... (559 words + 1 image, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

• RantSports.com: “Give him a few years to gain some experience and there’s a good chance Trufant may turn out to be one of the biggest steals of the 2013 NFL Draft–especially if he manages to work on his speed. It’s always beneficial when a cornerback can make an impact during his rookie season and it will be interesting to see how well Trufant makes the transition to the NFL after an impressive career at Washington.“
• NFL.com: ”The brother of NFL cornerbacks Marcus and Isaiah flashes playmaking ability and very good foot quickness, but must play stronger, smarter, and avoid technique breakdowns to be considered a sure-fire NFL starter. His skillset will still likely see him as a Day 2 selection.”

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