STRENGTHS: Boasts an exciting combination of size, straight-line speed and physicality for the position. Possesses a broad-shouldered well-built frame with long arms well-suited to press coverage. Shows balance and provides a pop with his initial jam, showing good extension and body control to harass receivers off the snap. Isn't reliant on the jam, showing enough flexibility and balance to open his hips, turn and accelerate down the sideline with even the speediest of receivers. Good awareness, including in zone coverage, where Humphrey shows a feel for routes developing behind him while keeping his eyes trained on the quarterback. Attacks would-be blockers on quick screens and in run support, showing the strength and determination to set the edge and force ball-carriers to adjust. Good size, timing and leaping ability to contest jump balls, with good hands for the interception. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder and can pluck outside of his frame. Durable player who has started every game of his college career, since redshirting. Experienced, passionate special teams defender, who is often the first down the field defending kickoffs and punts. Terrific bloodlines. Father, Bobby, was an All-American and first round pick (Denver, 1989) as a running back, leaving Alabama with 3,420 rushing yards over his career. His mother, Barbara (May) Humphrey set a still-standing record in the outdoor 400 meters at the University of Alabama-Birmingham with a time of 53.30 seconds.
WEAKNESSES: Likely limited to perimeter cornerback play, not likely to slide inside in the nickel. Relatively high backpedal and a tight hip rotation, limiting his ability to change direction fluidly and truly mirror receivers' movements. Can get too focused on the receiver, losing track of the ball and failing to turn back towards it as it arrives. Can get a bit grabby downfield, extending his arm to limit receivers' movements.
IN OUR VIEW: Humphrey possesses the size and speed scouts are looking for on the outside and he appears to be just scratching the surface of his potential. His lack of ideal fluidity leaves him vulnerable to smaller, quicker receivers, however, and he has been complemented by a terrific pass rush over his career.
COMPARES TO: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, New York Giants: Humphries plays a more physical brand of football than the 6-foot-2, 193 pound Rodgers-Cromartie but offers a similar combination of size, straight-line speed and awareness in coverage as the nine-year pro and 2008 first round pick (Arizona).
