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3. Trae Waynes, Michigan State[/B]
Waynes is a physical press cornerback who has above-average size and plays with good overall balance. He shows quick recognition skills and has strong ball skills, with the size and strength to hold up in contested situations.
While Waynes appears to have better movement skills and is slightly faster than his former teammate and 2014 Cincinnati first-round pick Darqueze Dennard (24th overall), Waynes has some tightness in his lower half, which brings up concerns about his ability to hold up in off-man coverage.
It's evident that Waynes has been coached extremely well by former Spartans defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi. Waynes is advanced in terms of technique, which in turn allows him to mask some of his limitations. Waynes may not have as a high of a ceiling as some of the other names on this list, but he is one of the more NFL-ready cornerbacks in this class.
 
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