Jalen Huskey
Maryland
Scouting Report

Former corner who transitioned to safety and brought a coverage-first toolkit that is rare for the position — Huskey blankets tight ends and slot receivers with legitimate man-coverage ability from the deep half. His ball skills popped at the Shrine Bowl where he was named All-Practice Team, and his 83.5 PFF coverage grade validated two seasons of steady improvement against Big Ten competition. The concern is speed: he opted out of combine testing, his estimated 40 sits in the 4.53-4.58 range, and scouts question his ability to make up ground when he's beaten vertically. If he runs well at the pro day, he's a day-three steal with nickel/dime versatility; if the speed doesn't show up, he's a special-teams-first safety fighting for a roster spot.

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Pro ComparisonJordan Whitehead

Similar frame (6-0/6-1, 195-200 range), converted coverage player who wins with instincts, physicality, and ball skills rather than elite straight-line speed. Whitehead carved out a long career as a versatile safety who could play the slot, cover tight ends, and contribute as a willing tackler. Huskey's floor is similar — a smart, physical defensive back who finds a role through versatility even if he lacks top-end range.

College Production (2025)
INTs
4
PDs
2
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