Could the Jacksonville Jaguars use this month’s NFL Draft to bolster their safety room?Calen Bullock, a defensive back for USC, says he visited a top-30 school, so it seems conceivable.
Starting safety Rayshawn Jenkins was cut by the Jaguars during free agency, but they did re-sign Daniel Thomas, a vital backup, and add Darnell Savage, a former first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers. Jacksonville is also bringing back Antonio Johnson, a fifth-round selection in 2023, and starting safety Andre Cisco.
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In 12 games in 2021, Bullock recorded 40 tackles, three interceptions, and three pass breakups. Bullock has 48 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 5 pass breakups in 2022.
After that, in 2023, Bullock concluded his collegiate career with 63 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass breakups. In addition, he scored two touchdowns on defense in 2022 and 2023.
Throughout the entire tape, there are a number of feast-or-famine plays that are both long and athletic. Bullock has the ability to be both frighteningly excellent and terrible in coverage, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com.
“He possesses the agility to line up over the slot, the range to play single-high safety, and the ball skills to record outstanding on-ball productivity.
Bullock lost his team chunk plays and touchdowns as a run defense due to his poor identification, missed run fits, and poor angles to the football. Although it’s difficult to ignore his athleticism and playmaking ability, he won’t always see or understand the game well.
Young and gifted, a team may be more interested in his skill set as a cornerback than as a boom/bust safety if he can run the ball well enough.”
