Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft cornerback and safety rankings | Chris Simms Unbuttoned Ep. 252 (FULL)

[@anuclearfamily9647]

That was fast... dude just dropped the WR rankings. Great stuff!

[@dodu8281]

yeah it took 2 weeks after qbs.... now wrs then next 2 days later boom dbs

[@markmittens]

I've been listening to Simms for years, he is fantasy football gold I took jefferson and claypool at WR in the draft because of him. You can apply this to everything stop just parroting other people and their opinions look, observe, analyze, study, you still be right more than you're wrong have some courage.

[@aadimehta3966]

Waller 😁

[@jonassnell132]

Chris & Paul you are such a pleasure to watch and listen to. You both are the best at what you do!

[@9etherb87]

Chris Simms on Jaycee Horn "He is a walking pass interference I'm sorry " OUCH! 😭🤣🤣

[@cire414]

Say what you want about Simms. He has unconventional rankings but every year he hits more than he misses. Last year people gave him s***t for ranking Winfield Jr. #1 safety and Okudah as only the #3 corner (when everybody else had him as undisputed #1), but those rankings look pretty accurate today.

[@andrewbradley3305]

I mean we will see on Okudah. Rookie corners always suck. But everyone had Winfield high. The big thing he did was not rank Delpit. If Delpit is good and Okudah turns around then he’ll look really bad

[@BM4gic2010]

@@andrewbradley3305 Pretty good response. Simms very overrated because he hit on a few QBs.

[@tylerdurdeniii4476]

Delpit being ranked.bad was a terrible thing. You don't drop a.player like that over one season and if u think so u don't belong there. An athlete like Delpit doesn't.just drop off

[@vigilantgopher9563]

He always misses a safety in the draft its dumb not to have Trevon Moehrig on here that other guy is gonna wash.

[@MrBond-tv1eu]

Okudah was by far the most sound technique corner in the draft.

[@playmakersc12k82]

Simms has become new go to go for draft education the past few years and I feel pretty informed ...fantastic job as always

[@wowbalakier5931]

Chris Simms is a goofy goober but I'd be damned if he hasn't hit on prospect rankings the last 2-3 years.

[@rugbyking3133]

My first year watching him was 3 years ago. I was like this guy is nuts. End of the season I was like this guy is amazing. Crazy

[@oofgoof8254]

He was pretty good on the DL prospects 2 years ago but there where so many blue chip prospects coming out on the DL in 2019 tbh.

[@drewwerner9979]

FACTS! Simms has said he wanted to be a GM at some point. It would be interesting to see who would hire him.

[@khalbmesfin4522]

I really thought Horn was number 1 this is crazy

[@chiefw3573]

@@drewwerner9979 Shieet I hope my Steelers get him first.

[@darrelgray6104]

Hate to say it but Simms is on point with most of list throughout the years 🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@googleisskynet7312]

He has, but where is Jaycee Horn in his CB rankings? I can't believe he didn't put him up there. He's way better than Robinson, Adebo, or Wilson.

[@ViN-kr3ri]

His regular season and playoff forecasts were pretty awful this past season though. Too many to mention but one that sticks in the mind was when he confidently proclaimed Mahomes would have his best game of the year in the Super Bowl. No maybe, definitely.

[@IconicFootball]

@@ViN-kr3ri well that’s obviously not his strength. He’s been UNBELIEVABLY good at projecting quarterbacks. He had Lamar at 1 Allen at 2 and Baker at 3 in 2018. Nobody else said that.

[@christianjames9667]

@@ViN-kr3ri If you actually watched the throws Mahomes was making with basically no O-line he was hitting receivers in stride and receivers were dropping the ball left and right. The Chiefs by my count dropped at least 2 touchdown passes.

[@matthewmatt5285]

@@googleisskynet7312 Adebo value wise is special,.Too bad he didn't play last yr

[@dochollidaysraidersintel6466]

I wish Mayock had Chris Sims' mentality. Mayock falls in love with a players potential.

[@3291rxk]

Simms should definitely be in a front office somewhere. He’s been around the game an awful long time

[@philipcallado5693]

Niners should hire him. Although I feel Simms makes way more doing this than he would in some kind of NFL front office spot, except for maybe GM. A lot less pressure too.

[@boogie825]

I like Chris Simms assessment on players coming out of college into the NFL Draft

[@jasneshbhullar2858]

When's he gonna drop the best long snappers in the draft?

[@bjrnarhovland9741]

Can we Chris simms make the algorythm for the draft classes for madden 22. He knows much more about college players than ea (my god, not every QB becomes a superstar, and there are good CB coming out of college)

[@ej1493]

It doesn't matter bcuz ea truly doesn't care about the game so it won't change

[@bjrnarhovland9741]

@@ej1493 true

[@DankBirdGang52]

Just download a draft class. That Franchise Guy has really good classes.

[@zoeyb8361]

For some reason I like the episodes with paul so much more than the other co-host lol..

[@tyl8770]

Because he does not get really loud when trying to make a point, and he adds to the conversation by clarifying points, or asking questions for Simms to clarify an answer.

[@nitetrainjames3214]

One of the few people I could listen to all day..... Chris Simms!

[@quiltknit]

Thanks for the Hips! Makes me feel good to see you explain what they are in Football!

[@Nick-zf1gm]

Confused as how Jaycee Horn is not on this list. Extremely physical and he is phenomenal in man coverage

[@ryankellerman1]

Facts, and he doesn’t have Moehrig even in the top 5 when he’s clearly the best Safety prospect

[@Bird_dog49]

That’s because the Niners are going to draft Horn at 12

[@papagrge2260]

@@Bird_dog49 nah shanahan doesn’t value secondary like that

[@moneymondays9646]

agreed my fav cb in draft

[@miamifootballfinatical9199]

@@ryankellerman1 Moehrig misses a lot of tackles, and isn't physical.

[@mikecontreras6974]

Gotta give props - the perspective, the approach, the conviction - Simms got real analysis skills. The new Mayock? I love to compare him to DJ at NFL Network

[@9etherb87]

He will have a job soon

[@likeminded6633]

Not having Jaycee Horn on the list was insane.

[@bizzmoneyb]

Campbell and Surtain were team mates in high school in South Florida.

[@bigmac27sauce59]

Horn not being on his list scares me because my Cowboys could end up with him. Simms evaluation is generally super solid

[@Jdelgrego1212]

Well to be fair, his pro day showed he has the athleticism to play CB so if the cowboys or whoever can fix his technique then he can be worth a first round pick

[@Slugalicious]

Chris said he was too big and lumbery, the dude ran a 4.39. If you get Horn he'll match up against Kenny Golladay and get beat, but he'll still be the best option.

[@nitetrainjames3214]

Simms makes everyone go back and look at Farley. The Cowboys need to go meet with Farley so gauge the degree of his back injury.

[@bigmac27sauce59]

@@nitetrainjames3214 I love Farley! Have since last year when I thought he'd be a mid first. Now he's a steal at that range. I would love to see Dallas trade back and be able to get him.

[@dougbroome2298]

Would love to hear Simms' thoughts on Israel Mukuamu if he had a chance to check him out while scouting Horn.

[@jerrywhite9225]

The cleaning lady walked by and for a minute she was famous watched by people all over the world lol

[@sportsman22philly75]

Chris, I hope to see his linebacker rankings, it should be fascinating and how highly he rates Koramoah

[@lydiaanderson582]

@Hello Philly how are you doing?

[@twentynine5846]

Love ya show bro......keep going

[@philipcallado5693]

So when it comes to evaluating corners, we need to go by the Shakira adage: Hips don’t lie. 😛

[@9etherb87]

Ay CHRIS SIMMS YOU THE GOAT 💯🤟🏽

[@falloutsiddle]

I always expected Simms to be a little off base when it comes to positions other than QB, but he has proven that wrong over the last couple of years has the opinion I respect the most

[@Nothingisonyourscreen]

If you really pay attention to the last 3 or 4 years you would know it’s not just QBs that’s he’s been correct about. Like did you not just see him show his CB rankings and S rankings from last year he was spot on like what else does he have to show you guys damn😂

[@charleslongwell645]

I agree with Chris on Farley I have been high on him all year he reminds me a lot of my favorite CB of all time Jason Seahorn

[@scoutwithoutclout]

Nice call on Adebo. Him and Tay Gowan go higher than projected. Adebo has ball skills and isn't afraid to get physical. The whole "getting burned on double moves" can get cleaned up. Horn looked like the best athlete of the bunch so I too am surprised he wasn't ranked. Boundary guys are hard to find. Would've liked to hear the assessment.

[@fantasyfootballastrology4219]

Lol at the Horn beaters. Where’s the Samuel and Molden love?

[@dupreehundo3070]

Fr wtf is going on Asante Samuel a beast

[@BigCarl-78]

molden ran a 4.6 at his pro day, didn't he?

[@stephensullivan1011]

Lol the no Asante Samuel Jr or JC horn didn't age well..

[@jerrygreen1073]

Chris Simms has been great with his analysis over the past 4 years. He is far better than the two who has the most hype. Mcshay is mediocre and Kiper Overrated. But Mr Simms you are sleeping on Shakur Brown. (Michigan State) I hope the Ravens draft him.

[@ShiftyClan]

Marcus Peters has shown you can be very successful in the mold of someone like Jaycee Horn. I think Horn is also faster than Peters by a solid amount

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

Chris will be getting interviews this year, and I bet it's because he nailed majority of draft rankings again and a guy like Belichek will bring him in as they suck at picks.

[@borismorgan2453]

Salaam Chris, Ahmed Paul and the rest of the team So the titans drafted the number 1 corner and number 2 safety while the jaguars did the same thing switching the positions. Which secondary are you most excited to see this season?

[@cedeluca2121]

I love Andre Cisco and Elijah Molden. Cisco is so underrated

[@aubreydurham5098]

Overrated* actually

[@cedeluca2121]

@@aubreydurham5098 You obviously know nothing about Andre Cisco. Dude is so athletic, can be all over the field, an absolute ball hawk safety, going in between Rounds 3 & 4, because of health questions, and will be an absolute steal because he will be able to help a team out from the very beginning. UNDERRATED

[@godsson912]

Where does he get his film? Can't find a lot of tape on these prospects outside of KZbin.

[@JohnyBoat.JZ610]

I want to know his thoughts on jamien sherwood, auburn

[@lukenewman530]

So he doesn’t put Jaycee horn in discussion of the top corners ?

[@tyl8770]

That is what we look for in Simms evaluations though, he looks at all the tape, and makes his lists, without being influenced by all the other mock drafts that people put up, or by other "expert" opinions. He has hit a lot more than he has missed.

[@GRYNGE7]

Titans got Farley at 22 and Elijah Molden in the 3rd round... You know Chris loved their draft

[@jj18057]

Jaycee horn left off. Hard to take that list seriously until you remember simms track record. But horn is a glaring omission.

[@jesusflores7323]

his track record with cbs isn't special. he's money with qb rankings but doesn't mean it carries over to other positions

[@leonmoody8362]

Also gives me some hope as long as my team doesn't whiff all day at draft that we should get our must get guys in 1st 3 rounds and 4 picks

[@MrFlabbergasted]

Just curious to hear Chris's thoughts on Israel mukuama, I know he's not as fast but he had great production

[@sportislife4012]

Chris imho- prob deserves a role in NFL- terrific eye for talent

[@spankyjakubik9846]

Chris Sims' film studies should make GM's job 99% easier on draft day.

[@melvinmaster2348]

actually love the part where you have to check if the notes are correct

[@roberthudson1034]

Greg Newsome II and Jaycee Horn not being on this list is mad disrespectful

[@carminerusso9961]

Love YOU TALKING ABOUT MY BUFFALO BILL'S AND JOSH ALLEN HE IS A RARE TALENT

[@greyguitar13]

Xavier Howard ran a 4.6 at the combine.4.3 speed isnt everything

[@DD-sr9xm]

Is Farley a risk given he is on his second back surgery and only 22 years old? I know it’s semi-planned follow up procedure, but still worrying.

[@steveczerwonka1194]

MY GO TO GUY FOR THE NFL DRAFT!

[@WarloyJenkins]

I mean Chris Simms obviously knows what he is talking about, but I really can't understand Jacee Horn not being on this list. It's like the same thing with Rashod Bateman. They are both obviously very good players, but he seems to value athleticism more I guess? I mean Jacee Horn basically played the same competition as Surtain. He had 3 less passes defensed, but he had 1 more interception than him. Plus if he values athleticism, he ran about a tenth of a second faster than Surtain at his pro day, and he had some other really impressive numbers that he put up as well.

[@randomrandomrandom5402]

I wasn’t surprised to see Andre Cisco to be number one

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Sherman was not 4.3 was he? Sustain compares to him great, but also Fitzpatrick that played for Bama as a Floor

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

Sherman is not a cover corner. He's a system zone fit CB. Not as valuable.

[@bradwulf5126]

A speed deficient corner is called a safety lol

[@lakersxcommanders7046]

Looking back his corner rankings were horrible

[@tramelpatterson7479]

No Jaycee horn ? 🤔

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

A good measure of CB and QB, you can't hide speed and you can't hide bullseyes. Corner speed is king and striping bullseyes is special. Think of a WR as having at least five bullseyes attached to his upper body, can your qb hit all five in the right play, inside, outside shoulders, low and inside, outside, center of numbers? Key aspects of what you're looking for, Mond and Jones can hit them on command.

[@josephjames9659]

Yo Chris....if my Cleveland Browns take Tyson Campbell at 26, would that be considered a steal?

[@scottcody8498]

Chris if speed is the factor what about Craig Newsome or Eric Stokes?

[@rohan5383]

Greg* Newsome but I agree

[@butch9973]

@Cole Dickinson 4.38 is slow?

[@rohan5383]

@@butch9973 that’s a pro day 40 they’re always fast

[@rohan5383]

@@butch9973 but he’s still fast

[@Colormomey556]

I’ve mocked Andre Cisco to Ravens ever since the beginning. It’s a perfect fit

[@Colormomey556]

@Cole Dickinson hes not a projected 1st rounder. Simms is the only scout to have him ranked #1. The nfl doesn’t view him that way, that’s why on their official rankings he’s not that high. In my mock drafts I always get him in round 3, but if they trade Orlando like I expect them to, then they can take him in the second bc they’ll have an additional pick.

[@gabefranco106]

@@Colormomey556 it’s a stacked wr class. Marshall will end up being Brandon aiyuk. And will go in the same range. Aiyuk was not seen as a first rounder. But he was because it was a stacked class EDIT : NOT COMPARING AIYUK TO MARSHALL. Just comparing the situations

[@9etherb87]

Ravens need a WR safety is deep in this draft

[@flowthrupranayama]

--- FOOTBALL EXPERTS (WHO KNOW AN NFL CONTACT) --- Why DON'T these players do a top speed test AND a quickness test? As 40 times go, I AM of the belief that other metrics must help us separate quickness and speed. Why have that problem? Rondale Moore's 4.29 doesn't tell me that his quickness is Tyreek Hill like, as opposed to Ezekiel Elliot 4.3 where the top speed comes later. Why not do a 25 yd dash AND a 60 yd run at the combine and scrap the 40, which seems like a notch above hand size, for QB's, as metrics go. It could be VERY HELPFUL.

[@smyers9052]

Like the rankings, but it's not correct to say that there's a guaranteed tenth of a second variance between the pro day and the combine. Further, combine is designed to throw people off their game, so those testing numbers tend to be deflated. Reality is most guys are probably in between on their best day in optimal conditions. I get that this is an average, but for instance, I don't think Surtain is a 4.52 electronic. Maybe 4.48/4.49.

[@ericblackwell6014]

What do you think of kary vincent

[@elephantju-jitsu3086]

Hey Simms Surtain has 277 snaps in 2020 in press man coverage almost 40 more than Horn who had 240 and his coverage grade was 88.6. I don't think what you said about being trusted on an island is accurate.

[@drakorez]

47:25 "How many rockets?" LOL

[@jakethornton4856]

I think that Tyree Gillespie might be a descent safety in the right scheme. He really impressed me in a few games this year.

[@yepyupsup2286]

If he thinks nobody marked DeVonta Smith better, than Campbell, he probably skipped the Kentucky game. Kelvin Joseph matched up the best to Smith.

[@toddr3644]

Yeah, Kelvin Joseph is a guy I like to pick in my mocks. Like Jamin Davis from Kentucky, as well.

[@d.balbas6952]

1. Trevor Lawrence (jaguars) 2. Zach Wilson (Jets) 3. Trey Lance (Niners) 4. Justin Fields (Falcons) 5. Penie sewell (Bengals) 6. Devonte Smith (Dolphins) 7. JaMar Chase (Lions) 8. Kyle Pitts (Panthers) 9. Caleb Farley (Broncos) 10. JayCee Horn (Cowboys) 11. RaShawn Slater (Giants) 12. Jalen Waddle (Eagles) 13. Patrick Surtain (Chargers)

[@toddr3644]

So you have Parsons out of the top 13? I bet Denver picks him up if Sewell doesn't drop (unlikely) and if they. Don't trade back.

[@d.balbas6952]

@@toddr3644 I'ma charger fan and I wouldn't mind picking Parsons. Parsons is a top 7 player to me.. Idk..I'm not a pro at this (mock drafts)...just following what I watch and doin what I think.

[@d.balbas6952]

@@toddr3644 I hear Mac Jones is who the Niners traded up for

[@jeremysmith4670]

the Panthers are not taking Pitts at 8. they are all in on either a LT or QB

[@DK-BayBay]

I'm shocked to not see Greg Newsome. Not even in the honorable mentions.

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

It will suck when Chris is a GM and we have to go back to the Kiper, Herbsreit etc rank"ers"

[@adamdavis4928]

Oh man I fear that day too. I'll be really happy for simms and the fact that the nfl is finally respecting his evaluations and scouting but yeah very sad having to go back to all the clowns. Hope simms can get a gm role eventually though because he deserves it.

[@tony2tone884]

Doesn't Farley have Back problems? Having Back surgery like rn? Or did I get fed a fugazi

[@charlie1379]

2nd one actually. He might fall because of it.

[@nate8415]

Ya just got announced, before he made this video

[@nritsch]

Yeah, he had one before a little while ago, and announced today that he needs another one. He’ll drop a lot, hopefully enough for the Packers to grab him.

[@tony2tone884]

@@nritsch Someone will get a steal if he drops, and can recover well.

[@douglasanderson5516]

@@nritsch Usually you get 2 or 3 epidural injections and if that doesn't work then you do the microdiscectomy surgery that he is going to have. If this is his 2nd one then it must be really really bad. I've had 2 injection so far without any pain relief and I'm going for the 3rd one next week. If that doesnt help then I might do the microdiscectomy. If he is having sciatica issues then the pain is so severe that standing and walking is very very painful. So running is probably impossible. He'll probably drop out the first round.

[@kevinthoj6078]

Dallas’ pick has to be Patrick Surtain II or they’re not drafting right.

[@robhost4271]

And if he’s gone Jaycee Horn. I wouldn’t take any other corners at 10. Either trade down or just take solid corner in the second round.

[@kevinthoj6078]

@@robhost4271 Couldn’t agree more!

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

If Surtain gets past Carolina...

[@MrBond-tv1eu]

@@robhost4271 Farley>

[@wilbertoperez7885]

If you add .1 as a rule that means someone like Tamorrion Terry runs a 4.56. Watch his film he has like 4.3 speed.

[@jukejoint523jordan6]

I think FSU 40 times were more accurate. Terry ran 4.44 and Samuel ran 4.52. That's close to where I thought they ran.

[@johnmoua9556]

All the worst teams should ask Simms to draft all their picks for them

[@ej1493]

I truly wish my team would

[@tonyevers2663]

In regards to the chances for a perfect bracket, you are 30 billion times more likely to win the mega millions jackpot then to have a perfect bracket.

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Hip Pocket Is needed, but it disregards their use of balance, hands. Peanut Tillman was none of these things and a borderline Hof CB.

[@JuanMendoza-ho5wi]

Jevon Holland the best Safety coming out of the 2021 NFL Draft

[@KomodoDojo]

The stopwatch would be a slower time as opposed to a laser.

[@ivoeenink3860]

Safety talents this year is really what kind of type your looking for. Bit what’s your flavor. You want a psycho hard hitter? You want more a slot corner / safety? Or do you want a single high cover ballhawk safety. We got it! As a Vikings fan I really like Richie Grant because he shown single high, 2 safety and all tough not the premium open field tackler he ain’t no liability. But he adds that ballhawking aspect. We all ready have Harry the Hitman as psycho! We lost Anthony Harris so my mind Grant would be perfect replacement

[@cowboysfan1129]

No Jaycee horn??? Are you watching the same film??

[@blessedera4188]

hopefully Moehrig, the safety the raiders drafted, learns to love tackling

[@pllsuperfan4ever256]

What about Caden Sterns

[@loyalman692ndaccount]

Wheres trevon moehrig tcu?

[@badenmode6978]

"I got a pool" -Chris Lololololol Fucking love this dude

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Jaycee Horn should of made this list. We definitely disagree on that 1 too. Still Both have Mond as a Top 4 Qb. I got him at 3. 1. Lawernce 2.Mac 3. Mond 4. Zach Wilson. Mond was better on a worse team against better teams. Fastest Release in this draft. Great anticipation

[@bodymore23]

Jaycee Horn should be on this list I think he’s top 3

[@kevinjeter724]

He The 1

[@bodymore23]

@@kevinjeter724 Farley Surtain Horn is the top 3 not matter the other

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

Can't agree with the whole speed thing, Chris. James Bradberry was only a 4.5 guy coming out of college. But Surtain at 3?!

[@dogg91702]

Ok so he described Trevon Moehring as a not so elite corner, that’s why he plays safety. Then he said Moehring can’t play the run he is more coverage, isn’t that what a free safety exactly is? Strong safety plays the run and Free safety is more for coverage right?

[@leonmoody8362]

After seeing it all I seen track record and can't agree corners 1and 2 Joseph/Horn 3 Surtain 4 Farley 5 Samuels at safety 1 Grant 2 Morehig 3 Washington 4 Cisco 5 Holland/FSU safety

[@salehalqarni3486]

Greg newsome ?? Jycee horn??

[@huntergrace]

If he hits on Campbell I stg he is insane

[@rugbyking3133]

!!!!

[@takethat6461]

I've been hearing Campbell is the real deal also. So I'm not too surprised

[@makesmartTROYces]

I'm lost on how Stokes isn't on this list. Legit 4.25 speed 6 1, nice frame...

[@jukejoint523jordan6]

He's not running a 4.25. More like 4.39 or somewhere in that ballpark. These Pro day 40s are a joke.

[@diranshouse7061]

Aight Chris, you know QBs. But now you are getting cocky with this😂😂😂

[@jayjohndafalcondawg4918]

As a huge Georgia fan Chris Simms obviously didn’t study Tyson Campbell’s Florida game that well he gave up 3 touchdowns,.

[@typ9893]

No Jaycee Horn on the list at all? This shows how much this guy knows lmao

[@thawkereynolds]

I mean he has a history of being correct

[@jeremysmith4670]

people said same thing last year. and he was right so lol....

[@typ9893]

@@thawkereynolds I guarantee you that he is wrong this year

[@typ9893]

@@jeremysmith4670 there is a literally zero chance that horn is not taken in the first round

[@typ9893]

I was right

[@gold6759]

What about Farleys surgery

[@kagenirwin3369]

No Jaycee horn?

[@huntergrace]

Where’s Moehrig???

[@Colormomey556]

I think Cisco is better bc of ball skills but it’s completely insane that TM not on this list lol

[@kristie3003]

He gives his reasons after the rankings