Marquise Blair, S, Utah #13

6015, 195, 4.64

Notes: From Wooster, OH. Originally committed to Syracuse, but was ruled academically ineligible. Spent two seasons at Dodge City Community College (Kansas) in 2015-16. Played in 8 games (missed some time with knee issues), posted 47 tackles, 3 tackles-for-loss, 2 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery (returned for a touchdown) in 2017. Played in all 14 games, had 59 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 2 PBU and 1 forced fumble in 2018.

Positives: Tall, rangy, centerfielder-type. Generally keeps the action in front of him. Can drive on the ball in front of him. Flies up on run support. Hard hitter. Seeks contact. Physical and competitive.

Negatives: Plays too soft at times. Has some limitations on man-to-man coverage. Inconsistent tackler. Needs to add some strength and bulk. Is not much of a ball-hawk.

Summary: Zone, free-safety type with good range and length.