When you think of physicality on the football field, it's a running back barrelling through a hole, linebackers blowing up plays in the backfield, or linemen battling it out in trenches. But RJ Blanton of Notre Dame brings that added physical play that few NFL cornerbacks can consistently offer.Blanton was a headache for receivers all week long, especially the smaller bodied ones like Kevin Hardy of Citadel (more on him later) or Tim Benford of Tennessee Tech.For a prospect like Blanton though, who's more of a situational fit depending on the defense of a potential NFL defense. Not every team covets physicality in corner backs, which could have an impact on where Blanton is drafted. However, his play this week and constantly disrupting routes, timing, and comfort-ability this week surely was notice by NFL teams.
One play in particular this week really optimized how Blanton's week has gone so far and what his potential role in the NFL could be. As receiver Kevin Hardy ...
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