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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2016R6 · #194
LB· Round 6

Cory
James.

Cory James
Sickos Grade
46.7/100

Colorado St. official athletic logoColorado St.

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★★☆☆☆stars.7593
National · #2070HS class · 2011
Del Rio, TX
247Sports composite via CFBD
R6 · #194 · OAK
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

Cory James projects best in a 4-3 Cover 2 or true 4-3 Under front, where he can play weakside linebacker and utilize his athleticism and sideline-to-sideline range.

WILL LinebackerWeakside LBSpecial teams ace
Best role

As a rookie, James could immediately contribute as a core special teams player and develop into a starting weakside linebacker with his burst and playmaking ability.

Wrong fit

He would struggle immensely in a two-gap 3-4 scheme, where his lack of size and strength would prevent him from holding up at the point of attack.

His athleticism and pass-rushing upside are intriguing, but he needs to improve his play strength and coverage instincts to excel in the NFL.

07Athletic testing
Relative Athletic Score
6.85
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. LB on Big Board

No athletic data recorded

08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
2
Career AV
7

Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

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