Overview
6'2"
205 lbs
Ryan Flock. Elite Safety out of the Naval Academy, where he doubled as a Wideout and Punt Returner played every game in his 4 years in the academy, starting as a true freshman. He lead the team in Tackles and Interceptions, with 290 career tackles and 20 career interceptions, 5 returned for TDs, 65 pass breakups, 6 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 blocked kicks.. Natural FS that also plays well at SS.
As a Wideout, he only played a handful of snaps in his 4 years, but notched 30 catches for 376 yards with 4 TDs.
As a Punt Returner, he had an Average of 16.9 yards/per with 4 TDs.
Flocks most noticeable performance was against top prospect Joshua Garden, Baylor, where Flock met Garden at the top of a Post Route and met the ball at its highest point, colliding with Garden in mid air. While both prospects were shaken up on the play, Flock had been the one to come out on top, notching the interception, his 6th of the year. Most of Flocks day was spent shadowing the receiver to help his CBs, and while Garden did manage to rack up 6 catches for 100 yards, he was weary of going deep, or into the endzone after the collision late in the first half. Navy knocked Baylor off that game 27-21. Flock ended that game with a team high 13 tackles, 3 passes defended, and 1 game changing interception.
Strengths
Carries a strong, but quiet confidence. A swagger that is almost unnoticed to most fans, but will strike fear in opposing QBs. Great Size and wingspan. Showed some of the best instincts of all college DBs. Quick to read and react with true center field range. Runs the alley and really knows how to throw the body, will benefit from adding muscle. Lays the "boom" on receivers and ball carriers. Smart tackler, isn't too aggressive with his weight, knows when to blow them up, and when to wrap. Quick to size up RBs from the FS positoin. Pre-snap reads are good, could improve with right coaching. Deceptive speed, faster to catch-up than his 40 suggests. Hands seemed to improve each year. Punt Returning ability is a big plus.. Very patient in his cuts and squeezes into lanes for big returns.
Weaknesses
Narrow build, needs to add muscle in NSFL. Not as natural in the box, but above average. Better suited as FS, but with some added weight and coaching, could be a serviceable SS. Sometimes is too ambitious going for interceptions, but wasn't too much of an issue his senior year. Too aggressive on larger RBs early in the game. Won't wrap up or go low until after being trucked once or twice, a lot of pride, will continue to try and knock opposing players off their feet. Not asked to play a lot of man coverage, showed better ability versus TE/RB than WR. Can play too conservative in the first half, does seemingly turn it on later in the game.
Draft Projection: Round 1
Bottom Line: Has elite ball skills and better tackling than most pundits say. Instincts are on another level. Should be a Day 1 starter, regardless of which position.
NFL Comparison: Ed Reed, Tyrann Mathieu, HaHa Clinton-Dix
6'2"
205 lbs
Ryan Flock. Elite Safety out of the Naval Academy, where he doubled as a Wideout and Punt Returner played every game in his 4 years in the academy, starting as a true freshman. He lead the team in Tackles and Interceptions, with 290 career tackles and 20 career interceptions, 5 returned for TDs, 65 pass breakups, 6 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 blocked kicks.. Natural FS that also plays well at SS.
As a Wideout, he only played a handful of snaps in his 4 years, but notched 30 catches for 376 yards with 4 TDs.
As a Punt Returner, he had an Average of 16.9 yards/per with 4 TDs.
Flocks most noticeable performance was against top prospect Joshua Garden, Baylor, where Flock met Garden at the top of a Post Route and met the ball at its highest point, colliding with Garden in mid air. While both prospects were shaken up on the play, Flock had been the one to come out on top, notching the interception, his 6th of the year. Most of Flocks day was spent shadowing the receiver to help his CBs, and while Garden did manage to rack up 6 catches for 100 yards, he was weary of going deep, or into the endzone after the collision late in the first half. Navy knocked Baylor off that game 27-21. Flock ended that game with a team high 13 tackles, 3 passes defended, and 1 game changing interception.
Strengths
Carries a strong, but quiet confidence. A swagger that is almost unnoticed to most fans, but will strike fear in opposing QBs. Great Size and wingspan. Showed some of the best instincts of all college DBs. Quick to read and react with true center field range. Runs the alley and really knows how to throw the body, will benefit from adding muscle. Lays the "boom" on receivers and ball carriers. Smart tackler, isn't too aggressive with his weight, knows when to blow them up, and when to wrap. Quick to size up RBs from the FS positoin. Pre-snap reads are good, could improve with right coaching. Deceptive speed, faster to catch-up than his 40 suggests. Hands seemed to improve each year. Punt Returning ability is a big plus.. Very patient in his cuts and squeezes into lanes for big returns.
Weaknesses
Narrow build, needs to add muscle in NSFL. Not as natural in the box, but above average. Better suited as FS, but with some added weight and coaching, could be a serviceable SS. Sometimes is too ambitious going for interceptions, but wasn't too much of an issue his senior year. Too aggressive on larger RBs early in the game. Won't wrap up or go low until after being trucked once or twice, a lot of pride, will continue to try and knock opposing players off their feet. Not asked to play a lot of man coverage, showed better ability versus TE/RB than WR. Can play too conservative in the first half, does seemingly turn it on later in the game.
Draft Projection: Round 1
Bottom Line: Has elite ball skills and better tackling than most pundits say. Instincts are on another level. Should be a Day 1 starter, regardless of which position.
NFL Comparison: Ed Reed, Tyrann Mathieu, HaHa Clinton-Dix
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