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BTW, it's worth comparing the measurables and stats of Tavon Wilson, Brandon Meriweather (taken 24th overall in 2007) and Eugene Wilson (taken 36th overall in 2003), all FS for the Pats:
1. Tavon Wilson: 5' 11 6/8", 204#. 4.52 40, 1.60 10-yard split. 4.16 short shuttle, 7.04 3-cone. 32" vertical, 10'4" broad jump. 17 reps @ 225#. Team captain. Selfless player who changed positions based on the needs of the team. Experience at both FS and CB. Experience in zone and man coverage, and in the slot. Played extensively on special teams. Had 81 tackles, 1 sack, 6 passes defended, 1 INT, 6.5 TFL and 2 forced fumbles as a senior. As a senior, his team with 4th in the NCAA in fewest passing yards/game allowed.
2. Brandon Meriweather: 5' 11 5/8#, 195#. 4.47 40, 1.53 10-yard split. 4.33 short shuttle, 7.06 3-cone. 35" vertical, 9'3" broad jump. 11 reps @ 225#. Suspended for stomping on a player during a on-field brawl. Character questions, had some off field incidents. Compared himself to Ed Reed. 2 time second team all-ACC, Thorpe award finalist. Had 91 tackles, 1 sack, 8 PD and 1 INT as a senior. Had 293 tackles in 4 years at Miami.
3. Eugene Wilson: 5' 10 3/8", 192#. 4.48 40, 1.60 10-yard split. 4.05 short shuttle, 7.18 3-cone. 38" vertical, 10'2" broad jump. 15 reps @ 225#. Thorpe award semi-finalist and team captain. Played exclusively CB for the Illini. Had 66 tackles, 2 sacks, 14 passes defended, 1 INT and 2 forced fumbles as a senior. Had 11 interceptions for his career. Also returned punts.
FWIW.
1. Tavon Wilson: 5' 11 6/8", 204#. 4.52 40, 1.60 10-yard split. 4.16 short shuttle, 7.04 3-cone. 32" vertical, 10'4" broad jump. 17 reps @ 225#. Team captain. Selfless player who changed positions based on the needs of the team. Experience at both FS and CB. Experience in zone and man coverage, and in the slot. Played extensively on special teams. Had 81 tackles, 1 sack, 6 passes defended, 1 INT, 6.5 TFL and 2 forced fumbles as a senior. As a senior, his team with 4th in the NCAA in fewest passing yards/game allowed.
2. Brandon Meriweather: 5' 11 5/8#, 195#. 4.47 40, 1.53 10-yard split. 4.33 short shuttle, 7.06 3-cone. 35" vertical, 9'3" broad jump. 11 reps @ 225#. Suspended for stomping on a player during a on-field brawl. Character questions, had some off field incidents. Compared himself to Ed Reed. 2 time second team all-ACC, Thorpe award finalist. Had 91 tackles, 1 sack, 8 PD and 1 INT as a senior. Had 293 tackles in 4 years at Miami.
3. Eugene Wilson: 5' 10 3/8", 192#. 4.48 40, 1.60 10-yard split. 4.05 short shuttle, 7.18 3-cone. 38" vertical, 10'2" broad jump. 15 reps @ 225#. Thorpe award semi-finalist and team captain. Played exclusively CB for the Illini. Had 66 tackles, 2 sacks, 14 passes defended, 1 INT and 2 forced fumbles as a senior. Had 11 interceptions for his career. Also returned punts.
FWIW.