Lloyd Carrington

Coach Todd Graham convinced Carrington to leave Dallas and sign with Pittsburgh in 2011 and transfer to ASU a year later when the coach left for Tempe. After the required redshirt season following a transfer, Carrington played in all 14 games in 2013, registering 25 tackles and an interception. It wasn't until last season, however, that Carrington emerged as a full-time starter.

lacks great straight-line speed and pre-draft workouts will be key to final grading.

IN OUR VIEW

like his former teammate damarious randall, carrington possesses the combination of instincts and grit that could help his stock soar as a senior. carrington may lack the straight-line speed scouts would prefer but his awareness and physicality fit in a zone-based scheme at corner. clubs could see carrington as a possible safety convert, as well.

--Rob Rang (7/27/15)

strengths

Carrington is a highly aggressive defender who isn't afraid to latch on and re-route receivers. His willingness to extend his arms could draw flags in the NFL, but Carrington does it with subtlety, using his body to force wideouts near the sideline, essentially using the boundary as an aid in defense. He is very effective in this manner in part because he doesn't panic when the ball is in the air, showing excellent timing in his leaps and good hand-eye coordination to slap passes away just as the receiver attempts to make the catch.

given the relatively short time he has played, carrington shows above average route recognition and is rarely out of position. he's a reliable face-up tackler and is very good in run support, frequently fighting through blocks from receivers to stop backs near the line of scrimmage or ruin receiver screens thrown in his direction.

WEAKNESSES

2015

interceptions
TD	AVG	YDS	INT
1.0	38.0	38.0	1.0