John O: Brents lit up the combine by displaying a freaky level of athleticism. He possesses size like Richard Sherman but he’s much more athletic. In actual football games, however, the whole is different from the sum of the parts. Despite off the charts traits, Brents needs strong coaching and better technique. He hopefully can improve his instincts as he doesn’t track the ball like other CBs and tends to be clunky at times in coverage. Given his size, Brents can defend the run, and he was used to set the edge and sometimes played close to the line of scrimmage. When in coverage, he played off-technique more, didn’t use his hands well, and was prone to lapses or penalties. His measurables will get him drafted high, but developing the intangibles will be the difference between him becoming a star or less. He’s more of a boom or bust guy than many. The boom would be soaring, but there is definite potential downside.
Rank | 55 |
Round | Mid 2nd |
Name | Julius Brents |
Position | CB |
School | Kansas State |
Height | 6’4” |
Weight | 204 lbs |
Tackles | 45 |
Tackles For Loss | 3.5 |
Sacks | 0.0 |
Interceptions | 4 |
Passes defended | 4 |
Hand Size | 9.6 |
Arm Length | 34.0 |
Forty Yard Dash | 4.5 |
Bench Reps | 0 |
Vertical Leap | 41.5 |
Broad Jump | 138 |
Three Cone Drill | 6.6 |
Shuttle | 4.1 |
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