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NFL Draft: Cornerbacks New York Giants should target if James Bradberry traded

By Reese Nasser

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Kaiir Elam #5 of the Florida Gators celebrates after breaking up a pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Kaiir Elam #5 of the Florida Gators celebrates after breaking up a pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 16: Kaiir Elam #5 of the Florida Gators in action against the LSU Tigers during a game at Tiger Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 16: Kaiir Elam #5 of the Florida Gators in action against the LSU Tigers during a game at Tiger Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Kaiir Elam, Florida

Florida’s Kaiir Elam was one of the best corners in college football last season. He recorded 23 tackles, one interception, and five forced incompletions, all while being targeted just 35 times throughout ten games in 2021. He finished the season allowing just 18 receptions and 185 total yards.

Elam was able to play at a high level consistently while facing some of the best receivers in the nation in the SEC. Arguably, his most notable game last season came against Alabama.

He was targeted seven times, which was the second-most passes thrown his way all season long. He allowed just two receptions for 36 yards and also broke up two passes. He did this while going up against arguably one of the best receiving duos in the nation in Jameson Williams and John Metchie.

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At 6-2 and 196 pounds, Elam has the size to go up against any receiver. The physicality that he plays with, paired alongside his speed, could allow for Elam to develop into a true lockdown corner. His recent 4.39 40-yard dash showed a glimpse of how well he can move when on the field.

The biggest flaw in Elam’s game is his issue with penalties. He recorded seven penalties in 10 games last season. This flaw could prove to be detrimental to his success if it follows him to the NFL.

Elam has the skill set to slide directly into the starting lineup on this defense. The blend of size and speed, paired with his ability to keep up with any receiver could lead to him finding success early and often in his career.

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