Ourlads' Profile:
2018 Guide: What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about DESHON ELLIOTT: Texas, 6007 210 4.58. Junior entry and one-year starter from Rockwall, TX. Has good length and frame. Versatile player with experience in the box, on the edge (as a hybrid/nickel) and as a one and two high safety. Plays well in all phases. Quick in his pedal with good stop and start quickness. Runs well and shows good range in pursuit. Some tightness in change of direction and occasional hang up in transition. Has quick short space reactions and makes a lot of plays. Good ball skills. Zone awareness, recognizing pattern pressure, and reacting. Covers a lot of ground in the deep zones. Good vision seeing the quarterback and receivers. Plus technique and footwork as a deep safety. Has the range to get over the top in Cover two, three, and man free. Also plays well in the short outside zones. As a nickel he shows toughness to take on a block using his hands well to stun and shed. Has blitz skill with quickness at the snap. Good hustle in pursuit. Does not give up on the play. Missed a tackle in space then chased the player down from behind. Tackling skill is positive with power and knee bend. Has to maintain inside leverage or he is vulnerable to a missed tackle. Good range and angles in pursuit. Can play anywhere at safety but he is a good nickel hybrid candidate. Versatility will put him high on the radar. 2017 stats: 63 T, 8.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 9 PBU, 3 FF, 6 INT (2 TD). BTR:left 4.64, right 4.70. OSR:13/21. Fourth/ fifth round. (A-32 1/4, H-10 1/2, VJ-36, SS-DNP).