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Patriots CB/S No. 3 Tavon Wilson vs Michigan 2011 (by mathew40)
He plays more outside in this one, with some safety. I still think that his best area is in the slot, covering short routes and blitzing.
He’s serviceable outside, but does get beat for a big pass.
Good tackler.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-cbs-no-3-tavon-wilson-vs-michigan-2011/
When you had your workout, what did they try to stress to you in terms of what they might be asking of you? Was it that you’ll be standing up a lot, you’ll be going forward? “It was actually quite a bit of both. They wanted to see, first of all, my pass rushing ability, my ‘get off’ out of my three-point stance, but also quite a bit of two-point work, working out in coverage, covering the spot drops and doing everything with the linebacker aspect as well.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/when-you-had-your-workout-what-did-they-try-to/
Patriots CB-S No. 3 Tavon Wilson vs ASU 2011 (by mathew40)
4:14: Great Hit by Tavon!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-cb-s-no-3-tavon-wilson-vs-asu-2011-by/
Patriots select Jake Bequette (Arkansas) in the third round.
Hard to complain the positions they are addressing on defense in this draft. The young Patriots defense is only adding more talent, and clearly they have getting after the quarterback in mind with their focus.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-select-jake-bequette-arkansas-in-the/
Has a solidly-built frame with good upper body strength and tenacity, working hard to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness and closing speed to create havoc in the backfield. Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two and three point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Has good awareness against the run, setting the edge and holding contain. A relentless rusher with a competitive attitude and drive that are top-shelf – overachiever and rushes like every play is his last. Possesses the strength to be a bull rusher and abuse blockers – load to handle and will attract some holding penalties. Picks
up energy as the game goes on and gets the most out of his ability. Team leader with a productive collegiate resume as a four-year starter (31.0 tackles for loss, 23.5 sacks and 8 forced fumbles), leading the SEC in sacks in 2011.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/has-a-solidly-built-frame-with-good-upper-body/
The Combine snub definitely seems a motivating factor for the 22-year-old. “I watched every rep of it,” said Wilson. “I took it all in, watched what those guys did as far as the technique and stuff and watched their times and (went out to) compete with those guys and make myself better. "It was definitely motivating,” he added. “Anytime you don’t get into something you feel you should be in you just …. I’m a competitor. I watched it and saw what those guys did and when I got my opportunity to show what I could do, I showed what I could do.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-combine-snub-definitely-seems-a-motivating/
Tavon Wilson/National Football Post Scouting Report
Well it isn’t pretty but here’s National Football Post’s scouting report on Tavon Wilson.
A thickly put together safety prospect with a compact frame and natural girth through the mid section. However, looks heavy-footed when trying to re-direct and isn’t real sudden/explosive in space. Tries to sit into his drop off the line and does a decent job keeping his base down and feet under him. However, gets upright when asked to turn and run, is stiff in the hips and lacks the range to get off the top as a centerfielder. Struggles in tight areas as well, doesn’t feel routes develop around him quickly and lacks the fluidity to open up his hips laterally and close. Gets very grabby and is uncomfortable in space and doesn’t possess the short area quickness/range to hold up in man. Possesses questionable instincts as well, rarely getting early jumps on the football and struggles to recognize his run/pass keys at times.
Displays a slight burst attacking downhill and running the alley. Locates the football quickly and has the tenacity needed to work his way toward the ball carrier. However, lacks that second gear to routinely make the play. Sees his fair share of angles outpaced toward daylight and isn’t the most effective when asked to breakdown one-on-one. Lowers his shoulder into contact and generates some pop into contact when in a phone booth. However, is inconsistent wrapping up at times, as he will slip off backs and allow ball carriers to create through contact.