One day away from the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft, we look at a second defensive back prospect the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have certainly looked at themselves.
NAME: SAM BEAL
AGE: 21
SCHOOL: WESTERN MICHIGAN
POSITION: DEFENSIVE BACK
YEARS IN COLLEGE: 3 (2015-2018)
HEIGHT: 6’2
WEIGHT: 195 LBS
GAMES WATCHED:
WM @ BUFFALO (2017): 2 TACKLES (2 SOLO), 1 FORCED FUMBLE
WM @ EASTERN MICHIGAN (2017): 5 TACKLES (4 SOLO), 1 INTERCEPTION, 1 PASS DEFENDED
WM VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN (2017): 3 PASSES DEFENDED
STRENGTHS:
- Good strength when playing in press
- Able to mirror opposing receivers with little trouble
- Solid play speed
WEAKNESSES:
- Tackling mechanics lack refinement
- Not the most willing run support cornerback
- Can get knocked off balance by strong receivers countering his own physicality
- Possible durability concerns
Sam Beal has about as much hype a supplementary draft player can have.