Unpacking guide5/6/2023 ![]() ![]() 42, Alabama S DeMarcco Hellams Unpacking Future Packers: No. 41, BYU WR Puka Nacua Unpacking Future Packers: No. With his versatility, length, and special teams experience, Dean could be a target for the Packers with one of those picks as they look to bolster their depth in the secondary while adding a player with plenty of special teams experience. The Packers currently hold two picks in the fifth round and four picks in the seventh round. “Still, he has enough going for him that he could be a sleeper in the NFL with some tinkering.”ĭean is a day-three pick. “The biggest concern is that he’s a bit on the slow side, finishing at the bottom in the 40-meter and 10-second split at the combine,” Dubbin said. Those two things could keep him off Green Bay’s board. However, the missed tackles piled up and he clocked a 4.75 40-time at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Additionally, his solid man-cover ability and intellect make him an intriguing option in the later rounds who at worst would make a solid addition to the practice squad.”Īll that versatility is nice. “Dean has a good athletic build with nice long arms, traits that you simply cannot teach,” Dubbin said. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. On top of all that, Dean could make an immediate impact on special teams. With his versatility, Joe Barry could line up in the slot, on the boundary, or at safety. The Packers need to make improvements at the safety position. “He definitely sees playing time on special teams long before he gets snaps on defense.” Fit with the Packers “It is not far-fetched to think that Dean could contribute on special teams from day one, but his missed tackles issue will be a significant hindrance in that role,” Dubbin said. That experience on special teams could help the versatile defensive back make an immediate impact during his rookie season. “Given his size and strength (he had the most bench press reps at the NFL combine among safeties), he should be able to fix that with the right coaching.”ĭean finished his career at Florida with 386 snaps on special teams. “Dean’s missed tackles is probably his Achilles heel and too many times we have seen him on the ground while the opponent keeps going,” Dubbin said. Over the past two seasons, Dean missed 28 tackles. However, the missed tackles will be an issue. Due to his length, he has a large tackle radius. He’s more than willing to stick his nose in against the run. With his build and strength, Dean has flashes of being a menace against the run. That intellect will be very helpful when it comes to learning pro ball playbooks.” “He is a five-time SEC Honor Roll member and already graduated with a degree in Education Sciences back in 2021. “Along with his athletic build, Dean is a smart young man,” Dubbin said. While he didn’t run fast, he has adequate range and showed the ability to run with wide receivers downfield. That length helps him choke passing lanes. He has the physical size and length to go toe-to-toe with a tight end or a slot receiver as well as on the outside at corner which should benefit him at the next level.”ĭean is a long safety. “But much of that has to do with the coaching staff’s philosophy. “While Dean has played at all of the positions in the defensive backfield at some point, the role of safety seems to fit him the best,” Dubbin said. He’s a player that’s capable of wearing multiple hats for a defensive coordinator. During his time as a Gator, Dean played on the boundary (699 snaps), in the slot (616 snaps), and at safety (678 snaps). At times he would make big plays, but at others, mental lapses and lack of field awareness caused some problems.”ĭean may be one of the most versatile defensive backs in the 2023 NFL Draft. “While his play wasn’t brilliant, he was one of the more consistent players on his side of the line of scrimmage. “Dean had a solid season in an otherwise forgettable defensive corps for Florida,” Adam Dubbin, the editor of said. This past season, Dean recorded 81 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and four pass deflections. During the 2021 season, Dean recorded 88 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and eight pass deflections. In 2020, Dean recorded one sack and one interception. In 2019, Dean recorded 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception. 40 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown.ĭuring his first year on campus, Dean picked off one pass and broke up seven more. That versatility is a big reason why the Florida defensive back checks in at No. The Florida defensive back played all over the secondary during his five years playing in the Swamp. Trey Dean III is as versatile as they come. The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects that could be selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft. ![]()
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