Claiborne eval

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Morris Claiborne | ATH Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Fair Park High School
Position rank: ATH # 31
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 185
Last Updated:11/18/2008 Data provided by Scouts, Inc.

Evaluation / Notes On the Trail / Features
Status
Verbal



Scouts Grade
80

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Evaluation

Claiborne is a bit of a secret in recruiting circles, but his talent level won't be kept at bay for long once he enters the college ranks. This guy is a smooth, fluid athlete with great speed and change-of-direction skills. He works out of the QB position in high school and sees some duty on defense as well. We feel he'll be a wide receiver, but in time cornerback could be where he finds the most success. Guys with hips, feet and the ability to accelerate like he does usually catch the secondary coach's eye. He has good height and a slender, wiry build that should gain bulk and strength once in a college weight program. The trait that stands out about Claiborne the most is his silky smooth movements-- there is little-to-no wasted movement when he changes directions, plants or gears down. He can hit top gear in a hurry and as a dual-threat QB, he is extremely dangerous when creating and improvising both as a runner and passer. At times when he is running it looks effortless as if he is just gliding. Once settling in at one particular position and focusing all his efforts at that spot, Claiborne's upside could be through the hoof. Athletically, Claiborne has all the tools you want in a skilled athlete and he appears to be very instinctive when playing QB, but it is tough to judge his ball skills and instincts as a WR or CB because he hasn't spent a ton of time at either spot yet. Overall, we would be very surprised if this kid didn't have a very productive college career. Coach's will see a ton of possibilities with his versatility and he can certainly run.

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