Team Round PK(OVR) NYG: 1: 10(10) 2015 NCAA Football Stats. Stat to know: Allowed 44.6 percent of targets into his coverage to be caught in 2015. Unlock NFL Player Grades, Fantasy & NFL Draft, Unlock Premium Stats, PFF Greenline & DFS, Unlock College Player Grades and Preview Magazine, Unlock NCAA Premium Stats & PFF Greenline NCAA. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Position fit: Outside corner in a man-coverage scheme. It's easy! • He fits the size and speed profile that NFL teams are looking for. JavaScript is disabled. Follow full coverage of Eli Apple during the 2016 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Here is the PFF draft profile for Ohio State's Eli Apple, which incorporates PFF’s college grades and scouting intel from our team of analysts. Create an account on our community. I guess they must see a similar player in him. Now lets hope he turns out with new coaching and a change in environment a little like Trumaine Johnson and not like Ken Crawley! Fellow analyst Bucky Brooks has Apple as the No. The former Saints cornerback has agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers, the team announced Thursday. He has also played for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers. To see all of PFF’s 2016 scouting reports, click here. 1: Jon Krawczynski on the New Orleans Pelicans podcast presented by SeatGeek - October 21, 2020, Five-minute draft guide: Major SEC influence on 2020 class, This won’t be popular [but draft Mac Jones to replace Drew], Titans Face Potential Fine for COVID Violations (Will Not lose Draft Picks), Five-minute draft guide: Big-name schools, big draft ranges, If We Have the Opportunity to Select One of these Guys in the 2021 Draft (It's Okay to Dream Thread). • Apple will whiff completely at times in the run game. Eli Apple, né Eli Woodard le 9 août 1995 à Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie, est un joueur américain de football américain. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He doesn’t need the contact to cover, so that should be fixable, but it will cost him flags early in the NFL. Treatment helped: Apple felt over fatigued during both his 2013 redshirt season and wintering conditioning for the 2014 season. Apple also boasts a strong mentality and provides plenty of support in the run game. Eli Apple. Summary:Apple uses his 6-foot-1 frame and range to his ability as he consistently drapes himself on receivers. Stacking up: NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock most recently ranked Apple as his third-best cornerback in the 2016 NFL Draft. Tackles Sacks INT; 41 — 2: 2016 Draft Results. Here is the PFF draft profile for Ohio State's Eli Apple, which incorporates PFF’s college grades and scouting intel from our team of analysts. Note: These were the only drills Apple did at the combine. He'll likely be drafted higher than his play suggests he should be, but the potential to become an excellent corner at the next level is definitely there. Last season, had just one pick and four pass breakups; there could have been many more INTs but for this flaw. CBS Sports' Dane Brugler noted Apple "possesses several traits for the cornerback position that translate well to the next level with his size, length and athleticism. 5 prospect at the position. PFF's Player Props Tool reveals betting opportunities within player prop markets. He played college football at Ohio State, and was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. The sophomore has the body of a NFL starter and could end up being a very good player. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. He often doesn’t even attempt to look for the ball and make a play on it, instead choosing to stay focused on his man and play with his back to the quarterback. 2015: named to All-Big Ten Second Team; started all 13 games in his second season at corner; had eight passes defended and an interception; member of Buckeyes secondary that ranked sixth in the FBS in pass efficiency defense and part of a defense that ranked second overall in fewest points allowed (15.1); recorded 33 tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss and a forced fumble; named the Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP with five tackles and one pass break up against Notre Dame, Career: recorded 86 total tackles with 7.5 tackles for loss over two seasons; added 18 pass breakups and four interceptions; named Freshman All-American in 2014; helped lead Buckeyes to national championship win in 2014. • He's out of his comfort zone (pun intended) playing in zone-coverage at the moment for Ohio State; prefers being able to lock onto a receiver. To see all of PFF’s 2016 scouting reports, click here. He displays the ability to play man coverage extremely well, and has the size and speed profile NFL teams are looking for, but he has never earned PFF grades that match the best cover corners in this class, and has enough flaws in his game that he is not a surefire top pick. • Well-rounded player: Apple has earned strong, positive PFF grades in coverage and against the run. • Apple can get too grabby in coverage; he likes to get hands on receivers and ride them through the route. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eli Apple. Apple isn't afraid to be physical and contest at the top of routes, but he's still learning what he can get away with and what will draw flags — desired length for the position, but NFL teams will be forced to live and die with his hands-on contact while he figures it out.". • Apple will keep working to dislodge a ball after it arrives, and doesn’t just settle for catches because the pass hits his man in the hands—he isn’t finished until the play is whistled dead. PFF predictions and real time spread, moneyline and over/under lines for each NFL game. He has close to a prototype skill set with size, speed, length and strength. Create winning NFL Daily Fantasy Sports with PFF’s DFS Lineup Optimizer. COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 18: Eli Apple #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases down a ballcarrier against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. 1 High school career 2: Nick Friedell on the New Orleans Pelicans podcast presented by SeatGeek - October 23, 2020, Five-minute draft guide: Exploring the depth of 2020 class, 2020 Draft Preview - No. Let us know who you want to see detailed in this series! Set custom exposures and team stacks to optimize lineups effectively before exporting and uploading the unique lineups to DraftKings, FanDuel or Yahoo DFS. Daniel Jeremiah ranked Apple at No. Eli Apple is one of the players who has the most developmental talent of the Buckeyes' abundant class for the 2016 NFL Draft. CB; Sophomore; 6-0⅝, 199 lbs; Ohio St; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank ; 40-YD Dash 4.4; Conference TBD; 2016 Draft Pick Info. Eli Apple Draft Profile (1 Viewer) Thread starter Vrill; Start date Oct 23, 2018 < Previous Thread | Next Thread > Oct 23, 2018 #1 Vrill. © 2019 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. 23 in his list of the top 50 prospects in the draft. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He earned a solid grade in that area this season, so overall it's a strength, but when he misses, he tends to miss badly for big plays. Eli Apple (born August 9, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. Eli Apple may be the main beneficiary of a cornerback class lacking a lot of size at the top end. Eli Apple. Apple also boasts a strong mentality and provides plenty of support in the run game. You must be a member in order to leave a comment. FO was eyeing T Johnson for quite a while when they were trying to upgrade the secondary. Il joue cornerback pour les Panthers de la Caroline en National Football League (NFL). This 2016 NFL Draft profile details some of the positives and negatives of Ohio State CB Eli Apple. Jeremiah slotted Apple in the 30th spot in his initial top 50 rankings. • Sticks to receivers like glue: Apple is a smooth mover and can follow a receiver all over the field in man-coverage, effectively erasing even the best athletes from the game. Allowed 44.6 percent of targets into his coverage to be caught in 2015. • Apple has an almost pathological aversion to the football. Eli Apple is staying in the NFC South. Apple is over 6-feet tall in a draft where many of the top corner prospects are not; this will likely see him drafted higher than he would have been otherwise. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Summary:Apple uses his 6-foot-1 frame and range to his ability as he consistently drapes himself on receivers. 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