Caelen Carson
Position: CB – Projected: 4th Round
History & Measurables
Born: Mar. 3rd, 2002 – Waldorf, MD
High School: North Point
College: Wake Forest
Height: 5’11” Weight: 199 lbs
Traits & Characteristics
The Good
- Feisty
- Speed
- Hip fluidity
The Bad
- Zone coverage
- Handsy
- Run game support
Advanced Analytics Notes
2023 Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps:
- Coverage Grade: 71.7 (182nd Among Cornerbacks)
- Pass Breakups: 4 (T-127th Among Cornerbacks)
- Passer Rating Allowed: 98.2 (337th Among Cornerbacks)
- Times Targeted: 64 (T-43rd Among Cornerbacks)
2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps
- Run Defense Grade: 83.4 (36th Among Cornerbacks)
- Run Stops: 4 (T-146th Among Cornerbacks)
Film Notes and Highlights
Caelen Carson is a cornerback who was asked to play both outside and in the slot at Wake Forest. He plays well in man coverage, but often plays far too soft – allowing underneath routes to be completed with ease. On other routes, Carson can get handsy on breaks and the top of routes, which could lead to trouble in the NFL. However, he doesn’t let size deter him and is feisty against bigger players. In zone coverage, at times Carson can seem lost and allow plays to happen directly behind him.
While Carson will attack on screens, he’s not very helpful as a run support cornerback. Currently I have a Day 3 grade on Caelen Carson. – Thomas Christopher
(Games Watched: vs UNC 2022, vs Pitt 2023, vs Florida State 2023, vs NC State 2023)
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