Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R4 · #114
S· Round 4
Dane
Belton.
Sickos Grade
56/100
S· Round 4· Versatile defensive back with ball-hawking instincts and slot coverage ability
Dane
Belton.
Iowa· 6'1"· 205 lb· 4.43s 40
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8685
National · #780HS class · 2019Jesuit, FL
247Sports composite via CFBD
R4 · #114 · NYG
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
The Giants' defensive system is a blitz-heavy, aggressive 3-4 front that relies on versatile secondary pieces to create pressure and cover a lot of ground.
Strong SafetyNickelbackDeeper slot defenderBig dime LB
Best role
Belton could immediately contribute as a sub-package safety in nickel and dime packages, eventually developing into a starting strong safety with a versatile skill set.
Wrong fit
A passive, bend-don't-break Cover-2 defense that asks safeties to play exclusively deep halves, limiting his playmaking aggression.
His athleticism and strong tackling will be valuable in schemed pressures and run support, even if his coverage needs refinement.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'1"
Weight
205 lb
40 yd
4.43s
Vertical
36.5"
Broad
10'3"
3-cone
7.01s
Shuttle
4.24s
06Athletic profilevs. S on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.43sp50
- Vertical
- 36.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 123inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.01sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.24sp50
- Bench
- —rep
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Iowa | 8 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Iowa | 8 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | Iowa | 14 | 46 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | — | 30 | 112 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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