From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Rutgers CB Max Melton.
#16 Max Melton/CB Rutgers – 5110, 193 lbs. (Junior)
Senior Bowl
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Max Melton | 5110/193 | 9″ | 32″ | 76 3/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| DNP | DNP | DNP |
The Good
– Solid length relative to size and frame
– Plays bigger and physical for his size
– Aggressive downhill, packs a punch, and willing to throw his weight around
– Strong punch in press and uses his length well, able to jam and slow up bigger receivers off the line
– Solid straight-line speed and will run well
– Tracks ball in the air, able to high point the ball, and works hard to finish
– Active against the run, works off blocks, and flies into the backfield
– Special teams demon with multiple blocked punts
– Experience playing outside and in the slot
– Great ball production
– Tons of starting experience, durable, and didn’t miss time while playing hurt
– NFL bloodlines
The Bad
– Slighter and leaner frame without much wingspan, especially considering his arm length
– Struggles to wrap and finish when he can’t drive his shoulder or cut a player downhill, leading him to miss or allow the ball carrier to fall forward
– Lacks top-end twitch to match routes over the middle of the field
– Doesn’t have length to compete and contest on all throws, especially over the middle
– Has to jump and leave his feet too often to contest passes
– Frame may keep him inside at NFL level
Bio
– 40 career starts for Scarlet Knights
– 111 tackles (8.