It is difficult to find a cornerback that checks all the boxes to cover receivers at the next level. They must have ideal length, height, and weight that does not sacrifice the player’s agility and change of direction skills. Cornerbacks need to be able to match the movements of their opponent, find means to slow down their route and display the necessary coordination to prevent the catch when the ball is in the air. A fiery hunger to set the tone as a competitor and provide a strong presence in run support is also desirable.
That complete player is a rare find and even Auburn’s Roger McCreary does not score superior marks in every category. But the senior is a well-rounded prospect at the position capable of excelling in many roles for the defense. In a stacked class of cover men that all seem to have garnered recognition for one superlative or another, McCreary has largely gone undetected to no fault of his own.
Even though McCreary is not the most elite cornerback in one particular specialty of playing the position, he has plenty of upside as a developed cornerback that showcases competence across a broad range of talents.
