Craig Mager DB Texas State. 5' 11" 201 LB. 4.44 40 yard dash. This kid could well be a nickle corner and be really good. He can easily cover TEs and RBs or even slot WRs. He is a hard hitter as well. He has really good closing speed. Reminds me of Dwight Smith, the former Buc. Could be a steal later in the draft.Highlightswww.youtube.com/watch?v=DOzQYaqE6aEFrom nfl.com. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/craig-mager?id=2552570 ANALYSISSTRENGTHS Started all four years. Plays with excellent fire and motor throughout the game. Loves to hit. Quick-twitch athlete with plus play strength and sudden change of direction. Desired closing burst and drives through receivers, attempting to jar ball free. Feet rarely stall and has NFL ability to click and close on throws. Adequate mirror and match in man coverage. Explosive leaper who climbs ladder and has timing to attack the ball at high-point. Able to return punts. Was one of the standouts among cornerbacks at East-West Shrine Game practices.WEAKNESSES Instincts are average. Wants to see it first rather than anticipating. Allows too much separation in space. Can do a better job of constricting passing windows and taking a few more chances from thirds coverage. Excitable in man coverage and will become overly aggressive. Questionable long speed. Tries to stay on top of route rather than trusting feet and remaining patient. Gets caught committing too quickly to first move.SOURCES TELL US "I wanted to make him a safety because of how physical he is, but after seeing him in person, he may not be big enough. He's not as fast as you want, but he's a player and he's really, really tough." -- NFC director of player personnelNFL COMPARISON Bene' BenwikereBOTTOM LINE Productive, consistent four-year starter who plays with the aggressiveness and competitiveness that defensive coordinators will love. Mager has the twitch to close quickly on throws underneath and leaping ability to challenge jump balls. Teams question his ability to carry deep speed, which could impact his draft standing, but his talent and makeup give him a shot at becoming an NFL starter.
