2022 NFL Draft Profile: Alabama Crimson Tide Cornerback Josh Jobe

Measurements

Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 182
Hand: 9^1/4
Arm: 32^5/8

Combine/Pro Day

Did not participate in drills due to coming off foot surgery 

Pros

Physical corner with length. Jobe has good spatial awareness at the backend, filling areas vacated by teammates that are put in conflict by the offense. Communicates to pass off routes and get his side of the secondary lined up. Fast enough to carry verticals down the sideline. When he triggers, he gets downhill quickly, displaying straight-line burst. Makes an attempt to find the ball in the air when he has favorable positioning and can afford it, if not he plays the hands. Length allows him to contest the catch point. Jobe contributes willingly in the run game, getting off blocks and tackling ball carriers reliably.

Cons

Gets caught flat-footed, trying to shoot his hands, allowing defenders to cross his face and separate off the ball. Jobe is too grabby when he ends up in bad positions, leading to penalties. Lacks the foot speed and fluidity required to mirror receivers in man coverage. Gets too deep in zone coverage, allowing for space underneath when there is no vertical threat and triggers slowly.

Quote

"He played with a busted foot for part of the year so I give him credit for that, but he just wasn't very good (in 2021)." — Scout for AFC team to NFL.com 

NFL Draft Bible Assessment

Long-limbed corner who is predominantly deployed in zone coverage. Jobe contests the catch point and is physical in run support. When playing man coverage, he is unable to mirror and gets grabby. Jobe projects as a deep zone cornerback who is best in a deep third or quarter. A transition to safety makes sense as his skill set is better suited for it in certain defenses. His physicality translates to special teams where he can be a contributor while offering depth in the secondary. —   Lorenz Leinweber, NFL Draft Bible

BamaCentral Analysis

Jobe is going to be one of those players who causes arguments between the coaches and personnel directors around the league. The analysts will point to his not having the best season, his tendency to grab and hold receivers and some of his mistakes. The coaches will love his physical build, long arms, and competitive injury. Trying to play through an injury while facing SEC receivers week-in, week-out, will go a long way with those who regularly have to hope players can play hurt. There's been talk he could end up moving to safety, but the best fit is probably as a Cover 2 cornerback.

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On paper he looks to be a fourth-round selection, but the guess here is that a winning team looking for cornerback depth will grab him late in the third round.  

Draft Day 1

• What: Round 1
• When: Thursday, April 28
• Time: 7 p.m. CT
• TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (es)
• Mobile and CTV: NFL, ESPN
• Web: NFL.com, ABC.go.com, ESPN.com

Draft Day 2

• What: Rounds 2-3
• When: Friday, April 29
• Time: 6 p.m.
• TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (es)
• Mobile and CTV: NFL, ESPN
• Web: NFL.com, ABC.go.com, ESPN.com

Draft Day 3

• What: Rounds 4-7
• When: Saturday, April 30
• Time: 11 a.m.
• TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (es)
• Mobile and CTV: NFL, ESPN
• Web: NFL.com, ABC.go.com, ESPN.com

BamaCentral will profile each of the former Crimson Tide players expected to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. This is the fourth story in the series: