2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Caelen Carson

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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