Verone McKinley III is a name to keep a close eye on in the pre-draft process. JustinM_NFL sat down with McKinley to discuss his relationship with Jamal Adams, why he’ll make an instant impact at the NFL level, and more. FrontOffice33 | NFLDraft
NFL teams are always mining rounds two and three of the draft for under-the-radar gems with the potential to wear multiple hats and create turnovers in the secondary. Oregon safetyhas the tools and proven pedigree to be one of those players in this year’s class after playing a crucial role for Oregon’s defense in 2021.
JM: And you did just that. When I turn the tape on, one of the things that jump out at me about your game is your ability to create turnovers. You leave Oregon with 11 career interceptions in what was essentially three seasons. You had another great year taking the ball away in 2021. What is it about your game that allows you to be around the ball so often?
VMIII: My biggest role was to serve as the general of the defense. I had to be able to wear multiple hats and play everywhere. I had to play man-to-man on slot receivers and tight ends. I also came down into the box and fit some gaps. I was used as a blitzer at times. Of course, I had to play single-high safety and some two-high as well. I basically had to be that versatile safety for our defense. I did a little bit of everything. I was able to display all of that.
JM: On the flip side, none of those guys were there in 2021. You had to step up and become that leader that you alluded to. How did you handle those newfound responsibilities?
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