2021 HBCU Combine Prospect Review

 

The 2021 HBCU Combine was held April 9-10 at the campus of Alabama-Birmingham. This is first ever HBCU combine after last year's was cancelled due to Coviv-19. The combine featured players eligible for the 2021 draft and players from the 2020 class who are free agents. 

2021 Draft class

WR Donnie Corley Texas Southern 6016 195 4.59 13 34" 1003 6.83 4.29

Corley is a transfer from Michigan State. He was an impact player for the Spartans. He has good explosive numbers and short area quickness. The 6.83 short shuttle is NFL WR number. I could see Corley getting a shot at NFL Rookie camp this spring.

CB Jaylen Harris Prairie View A&M 5081 170 4.77 4.66 8 30.5 908 7.37 4.5

Harris is slot corner at the NFL Level. He lacks true long speed. Harris could be invited to Rookie camps or could try the XFL or CFL. 

WR Quintin Guice Grambling 6011 191 4.6 30.5 909 7.56 4.57

Guice has good size and enough speed to get a look this spring from the NFL. He could use a year on a practice squad or in the XFL. 

OL Michael Johnson Savannah State 6055 323 arm 34 1/8 5.65 25 22.5" 800 8.42 5.32

Johnson is legitimate NFL prospect. Great size at over 6'5" and over 34" arms. He needs to continue to work on his foot quickness. His size and upside will likely get him on the 90 man roster and a practice squad.

CB Mac McCain North Carolina A&T 5110 186 4.48 13 35.5" 1003 7.09 4.2

Mac carries a 5th round grade from me after a very good pro day. His size and speed are NFL corner measurables. This is a player that contribute early on special teams and be a NFL starter.  

S Monte Seabrook Livingstone 5115 180 4.87 31.5" 903 7.54 4.41

Seabrook is a safety at the next level. He will have to work to add muscle and speed. He could use a time on the practice squad or the XFL.

OL Kion Smith Fayetteville State 6054 313 arms 34.5" 5.33 15 24.5" 800 7.7 4.7 

Another Lineman that has late round potential. Great length and good quickness. Smith will have to get stronger to compete in the NFL. I could see him spending time on the practice squad with starting potential down the line. 

WR Tristan Wallace Prairie View A&M 6026 236 14 36" 1010 6.88 4.25 10' Hands

Another possible draft pick. Great size with 10" hands and a 81" wingspan. His explosive numbers are excellent for a man his size. 6.88 on the 3 cone drill is exceptional. Look for Tristan to make a team in 202.