SI All-American Candidate Rance Conner Highlights and Evaluation
Prospect: CB Rance Conner
Projected Position: Cornerback or Nickel
Status: SI All-American Candidate
Vitals: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds
School: Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Committed to: Louisville
Frame: He’s undersized but plays big. There’s room to add on weight, but not much on the college level.
Athleticism: Quicker than fast, though his play speed is much faster than anything he will run on test day. He’s got great ball skills and is a natural hands catcher. For a smaller prospect, he has top notch play strength.
Instincts: He plays with a level of physicality that is rare for defensive backs his size which will translate well into the slot in college. He takes good angles and closes space quickly. Anger is evident on the tape.
Polish: He’s got really clean footwork and just knows how to make plays. Always seems to be around the football and capitalizes on every opportunity to take the ball away from the opponent.
Bottom Line: Kenny Moore – that’s what the ceiling of this prospect looks like. Sure, Conner is undersized, but he’s lightning quick and can really thump. Throw him in the slot, let him add on in run support and cover in off man situations.