Daylen Everette showcases elite speed and coverage instincts in Georgia’s dominant secondary originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Georgia senior cornerback Daylen Everette is playing some of the best football of his career, anchoring a Bulldogs secondary that continues to reload with NFL-ready talent. Standing 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds with blazing 4.34 speed, Everette brings the physical profile and natural instincts that make scouts take notice.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis season, Everette has recorded 35 tackles while consistently locking down opposing receivers. He’s a smooth, explosive athlete with outstanding burst out of his breaks. In zone coverage, his instincts pop off the screen, he reads quarterbacks well, anticipates route combinations, and positions himself to disrupt passing windows.
But Everette is more than just a coverage specialist. He’s excellent at the catch point, battling receivers with strong hands and timing. His competitive nature shows up every snap; whether it’s challenging deep throws, contesting slants, or closing on screens. He thrives in Georgia’s aggressive system, which asks its corners to play with confidence and trust their technique.
Everette is also reliable in run support. He takes smart angles, sheds blocks, and rarely hesitates to initiate contact. That physicality, combined with his elite speed, gives Georgia a boundary defender capable of shutting down both vertical threats and short-area playmakers.
NFL scouts view Everette as a high-upside, high-floor prospect, someone who’s already polished but still has room to grow. With his athleticism, instincts, and competitive edge, he’s positioning himself as one of the top defensive backs in the upcoming draft.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEverette’s emergence is a major reason the Bulldogs remain one of the nation’s toughest defenses to crack.
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