Maddix Blackwell
Safety · Indiana State · SR · 5-11 · 180 lb
Trait Grades
- Tackling7.0 / 10
- Coverage7.0 / 10
- Instinct8.0 / 10
- Pursuit7.5 / 10
- Range8.0 / 10
What the tape shows
A pretty good athlete at the position. Will be a liability in pass game due to limited range and tendency to hesitate and watch qb's eyes too long. Takes good angles on tackles, but is a better open field tackler than he is getting off blocks to make a tackle. A good hard hitter, he can make impact plays in run fit. False steps too much in coverage, which costs him what he gains in his pre snap reads which are above average, as is his ability to diagnose. Post snap he seems to struggle applying knowledge to immediate action, he must react more quickly in order to make the most of his acumen at Safety. Not big enough to be a LB, he'll need to clean up footwork, and technique when he is not playing in the box.