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04-06-2009, 08:30 AM
Steeler report: Norfolk corner to pay South Side a visit
April 6, 4:21 AM
PITTSBURGH - The parade of potential draft picks continues this week at the South Side facility, as at least four players have been scheduled for pre-draft visits.
On April 8, Norfolk State CB Don Carey will be in town. Carey has already worked out for the Miami Dolphins who are said to be extremely interested in him and will have him back the day before he is in Pittsburgh on April 7. He has also worked out for the Seattle Seahawks and they plan on having him back in for another interview next week.
The 5-foot-11, 186 pound corner had an informal interview with the Steelers at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Carey plays very physical at the line and in coverage and he gets back into the play even if a receiver makes a nice head fake to get an advantage. He has also done a good job with run support.
On March 20th during the Norfolk State Pro Day, he recorded a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot, 2-inch broad jump, 4.20 short shuttle and a 6.87 three-cone drill time.
A four-year starter, he was second-team All-MEAC as a junior and was named on the first team in 2008. He accumulated eight interceptions and 14 pass breakups over those two seasons. One thing that makes him intriguing to teams such as the Steelers is the fact he is versatile and can play both safety and cornerback.
He is also very bright. After high school, Carey turned down a chance to attend Yale because it was cost prohibitive and had the highest GPA on the Norfolk State team.
“It’s one thing to watch film on a guy and see how he plays on the field. But when you’re able to sit down and get into face-to-face conversations, get inside his head and learn how well he knows the game and what direction he’s going with his life, you get a more complete impression of him,” Carey told Scout.com. “I think I’ve impressed a lot of people with my knowledge of the game, how well I was able to comprehend their playbook and explain my own.”
Carey is projected as a day two pick by most draft analysts.
http://www.examiner.com/x-2703-Pittsburgh-Sports-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Steeler-report-Norfolk-corner-to-pay-South-Side-a-visit
April 6, 4:21 AM
PITTSBURGH - The parade of potential draft picks continues this week at the South Side facility, as at least four players have been scheduled for pre-draft visits.
On April 8, Norfolk State CB Don Carey will be in town. Carey has already worked out for the Miami Dolphins who are said to be extremely interested in him and will have him back the day before he is in Pittsburgh on April 7. He has also worked out for the Seattle Seahawks and they plan on having him back in for another interview next week.
The 5-foot-11, 186 pound corner had an informal interview with the Steelers at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Carey plays very physical at the line and in coverage and he gets back into the play even if a receiver makes a nice head fake to get an advantage. He has also done a good job with run support.
On March 20th during the Norfolk State Pro Day, he recorded a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot, 2-inch broad jump, 4.20 short shuttle and a 6.87 three-cone drill time.
A four-year starter, he was second-team All-MEAC as a junior and was named on the first team in 2008. He accumulated eight interceptions and 14 pass breakups over those two seasons. One thing that makes him intriguing to teams such as the Steelers is the fact he is versatile and can play both safety and cornerback.
He is also very bright. After high school, Carey turned down a chance to attend Yale because it was cost prohibitive and had the highest GPA on the Norfolk State team.
“It’s one thing to watch film on a guy and see how he plays on the field. But when you’re able to sit down and get into face-to-face conversations, get inside his head and learn how well he knows the game and what direction he’s going with his life, you get a more complete impression of him,” Carey told Scout.com. “I think I’ve impressed a lot of people with my knowledge of the game, how well I was able to comprehend their playbook and explain my own.”
Carey is projected as a day two pick by most draft analysts.
http://www.examiner.com/x-2703-Pittsburgh-Sports-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Steeler-report-Norfolk-corner-to-pay-South-Side-a-visit