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Avonte Maddox could face an uphill battle going into his contract year

Avonte Maddox is the last cornerback remaining of drafts past and for a pretty big reason. From the trio involving Rasul Douglas and Sidney Jones, Avonte was the only one who flashed his potential consistently in his rookie season and beyond.

He showed the ability to be a positionless player in a defense that demanded versatility, despite the fact that he only played in the nickel during his time at Pitt. However, over the past two years, injuries and some lacklustre play have held him back.

For his career, Maddox has allowed 98 completions out of 166 targets for a completion percentage of 59%, which isn’t bad at all.