Clemson CB Andrew Booth
6-foot
194 pounds
Yahoo Sports’ 2022 NFL draft grade
6.23 — possible first-rounder; possible immediate starter
TL;DR scouting report
Strong competitor who has very good talent and athleticism to profile as a potential CB1 in time at the next level
The skinny
A 5-star Rivals recruit (No. 14 nationally) in the Class of 2019, Booth chose the Tigers and saw limited action in 13 games as a true freshman, making four tackles. He started four of 11 games in 2020, with 27 tackles (2.5 for losses), one sack, six passes defended, two interceptions and a fumble recovery returned for a TD. As a junior last season, Booth tallied 39 tackles (three for losses), five pass breakups and three interceptions in 11 starts. He declared early for the 2022 NFL draft but was unable to work out at the NFL combine or Clemson’s pro day following a quad injury suffered while training for the 40-yard dash.
Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. celebrates an interception vs. South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Upside
Nicely put-together athlete — stronger than he looks with quick-twitch athleticism
Adequate height, weight, length to hold up vs. physical receivers
Light, quick feet to react to speed, shiftiness
Smooth and patient in his backpedal
Displays some good burst and explosion in his movement
Capable of some highlight-reel plays — absurd body control and timing
Playmaking potential on display past two seasons — 5 INTs, 14 PDs on 76 targets
Appears to have potential in off-man coverage — closes hard, fast from his cushion
Potential to develop in press-man — good initial punch and balance
Georgia looked his way exactly once in first three quarters
Won’t take cheese — doesn’t readily fall for play action, double moves, misdirection
Good competitive temperament — plays with a chip on his shoulder
Will drive downhill…
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