Short cornerbacks question?

I think the corners we go after, although short, are all dynamic athletes.

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Thoughts on this anyone?

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It depends on how they are deployed. I agree that diminutive corners are at a disadvantage when they find themselves in one on one coverage on the outside. However, shorter, quicker corners can be very effective in zone schemes, nickel packages, and dime looks. That is typically how they are used in the NFL. For example, Tyrann was a force when he was used in the nickel/dime against spread offenses like Oregon and WVU.

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We have two corners listed as 5'10" in this class

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Tre White is the same height as Mo Claiborne (5'11) and Robinson is 6'3.

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Should we be recruiting short corners?

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Considering our inability to produce All-Americans and 1st round draft choices at that position over the past 4 or 5 years, you might be on to something Einstein.

It is VERY rare to get a guy that tall (taller than 6'1") that can change direction quickly and has the hips for CB. CB's have to have the best change of direction skills and speedquickness out of anybody, as the WR knows where he is going, the DB does not and has to react accordingly.

You are right about Bama. Coach Saban has a "template" for each position, meaning an ideal height/weight/body type and with few exceptions he does not deviate from it, no matter how talented a kid is. He will miss on a few, but percentages say that he will hit more than miss.