Downtown Rams Draft Profile: American International College DB Daquan Holmes

[JKBOGEN]

Downtown Rams Draft Profile: American International College DB Daquan Holmes

http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...erican-International-College-DB-Daquan-Holmes

Our new massive series here at Downtown Rams will give you players that catch our eye. We will bring you bring you draft prospects, see where their fit is with the Rams and of course give you a player comparison.
Who is the 6-foot-0, 190 pound DB Daquan Holmes?

He's likely a defensive back you never heard of, but so was Malcolm Butler not so long ago. Daquan Holmes is a Division II standout who could be generating some buzz as a late round steal or a high priority undrafted rookie free agent. Holmes looks the part of a hard working grinder who can change the game on a dime as a playmaker. He would likely need to earn a spot as a special teamer in the NFL before a serious spot on a defense, but that shouldn't discourage you from considering this kid.

Strengths
Solid size to play CB in the NFL
Speed and athleticism are where they need to be
Clear-cut awareness
Adequate ball skills
Concentration
Ball-carrier vision
Play-making ability
Kick/Punt return ability
Quick processor; dissects and attacks the play


Weaknesses
Level of competition
Needs to improve as a tackler to be a force on special teams
Needs to bulk up a little more to play on the outside

How does he fit with the Rams?
The Rams are looking at a majority new roster. With a new era in Rams football many players of the previous regime could be out the door. There is always room on the special teams squad but as it stands right now there could be room with the cornerbacks. With the Rams best CB set to possibly leave in free agency, the Rams would be left with just CB's: E.J. Gaines, LaMarcus Joyner, Mike Jordan, Blake Countess, Troy Hill, Kevin Peterson and Kevin Short. Outside of Gaines and Joyner who have started in 39 games combined. The rest of the crop listed has only started in eight games combined. That to me, leaves plenty of leeway for a young rookie like Holmes to get his shot. The Rams have brought in small-school guys before and they have had undrafted free agents end up starting before, so it wouldn't surprise me if Holmes followed in Malcolm Butler's path and became the next small-school kid to make an impact in the NFL.

Draft Grade
7th round-UDFA

Player comparison
Malcolm Butler

Say what you will but if you turn on Malcolm Butler's college tape there is a clear resemblance to Daquan Holmes. One thing that stood out was how much faster and quicker they both looked than the rest of the players on the field. Men among boys, Butler is a perfect example of going from rags to riches. Why can't Holmes do the same? Butler is another one of those guys that started off with his back against the wall as an undrafted free agent and ended up winning the Patriots the Super Bowl by making the biggest play of his life. After that Butler just continued to get better and now he is one of the best cornerbacks in the league. If Holmes has the work ethic, determination and the passion Butler has, all you need to do is put together his physical gifts and you will have yourself a future NFL cornerback. Remember the name Daquan Holmes, because before you know it he could end up being the next Malcolm Butler.
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Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...Rams-Draft-Profile-East-Carolina-WR-Zay-Jones

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Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...-Draft-Profile-St-Francis-PA-S-Lorenzo-Jerome

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[JackDRams]

Would have to watch his tape for sure. Was hoping you'd have a clip to review. That's the only reason I didn't vote yet.

Edit: so I looked at his highlights. He plays against borderline high school talent. Most of his interceptions were absolutely atrocious throws where the QB just puts a huge arc on the ball and basically anyone on the field can run over to it. I could have made most of his interceptions. So I voted UDFA priority. It doesn't hurt to give him a tryout, but based on the footage I just skimmed quickly, I don't see him getting drafted.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Would have to watch his tape for sure. Was hoping you'd have a clip to review. That's the only reason I didn't vote yet.

Edit: so I looked at his highlights. He plays against borderline high school talent. Most of his interceptions were absolutely atrocious throws where the QB just puts a huge arc on the ball and basically anyone on the field can run over to it. I could have made most of his interceptions. So I voted UDFA priority. It doesn't hurt to give him a tryout, but based on the footage I just skimmed quickly, I don't see him getting drafted.

That's fair. I think the kid has some serious skills, the issue is that he probably won't get the credit because as you said. Level of competition. He is being looked at by scouts right now as we speak. He needs to do well in the regional combine.

 

[LACHAMP46]

Would have to watch his tape for sure. Was hoping you'd have a clip to review.

@jakebogen95


He looks like a safety to me....

 

[JKBOGEN]

@jakebogen95


He looks like a safety to me....

He does at first glance, but he translates to a CB like a OT translates to a G. Would you be interested late round or priority UDFA? I think he has tools. You put on the tape of Butler from his old college days and they look similar. He has decent 6 feet 190 pound CB build. Most of the times these small school guys are like 5-foot-9 and he has them beat. If he runs at least a 4.5 he will be golden.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Downtown Rams Draft Profile: American International College DB Daquan Holmes

http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...erican-International-College-DB-Daquan-Holmes

Our new massive series here at Downtown Rams will give you players that catch our eye. We will bring you bring you draft prospects, see where their fit is with the Rams and of course give you a player comparison.
Who is the 6-foot-0, 190 pound DB Daquan Holmes?

He's likely a defensive back you never heard of, but so was Malcolm Butler not so long ago. Daquan Holmes is a Division II standout who could be generating some buzz as a late round steal or a high priority undrafted rookie free agent. Holmes looks the part of a hard working grinder who can change the game on a dime as a playmaker. He would likely need to earn a spot as a special teamer in the NFL before a serious spot on a defense, but that shouldn't discourage you from considering this kid.

Strengths
Solid size to play CB in the NFL
Speed and athleticism are where they need to be
Clear-cut awareness
Adequate ball skills
Concentration
Ball-carrier vision
Play-making ability
Kick/Punt return ability
Quick processor; dissects and attacks the play


Weaknesses
Level of competition
Needs to improve as a tackler to be a force on special teams
Needs to bulk up a little more to play on the outside

How does he fit with the Rams?
The Rams are looking at a majority new roster. With a new era in Rams football many players of the previous regime could be out the door. There is always room on the special teams squad but as it stands right now there could be room with the cornerbacks. With the Rams best CB set to possibly leave in free agency, the Rams would be left with just CB's: E.J. Gaines, LaMarcus Joyner, Mike Jordan, Blake Countess, Troy Hill, Kevin Peterson and Kevin Short. Outside of Gaines and Joyner who have started in 39 games combined. The rest of the crop listed has only started in eight games combined. That to me, leaves plenty of leeway for a young rookie like Holmes to get his shot. The Rams have brought in small-school guys before and they have had undrafted free agents end up starting before, so it wouldn't surprise me if Holmes followed in Malcolm Butler's path and became the next small-school kid to make an impact in the NFL.

Draft Grade
7th round-UDFA

Player comparison
Malcolm Butler

Say what you will but if you turn on Malcolm Butler's college tape there is a clear resemblance to Daquan Holmes. One thing that stood out was how much faster and quicker they both looked than the rest of the players on the field. Men among boys, Butler is a perfect example of going from rags to riches. Why can't Holmes do the same? Butler is another one of those guys that started off with his back against the wall as an undrafted free agent and ended up winning the Patriots the Super Bowl by making the biggest play of his life. After that Butler just continued to get better and now he is one of the best cornerbacks in the league. If Holmes has the work ethic, determination and the passion Butler has, all you need to do is put together his physical gifts and you will have yourself a future NFL cornerback. Remember the name Daquan Holmes, because before you know it he could end up being the next Malcolm Butler.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Other draft profiles:

K.D. Cannon, WR, Baylor - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-post/2017/01/21/Downtown-Rams-Draft-Profile-Baylor-WR-KD-Cannon

Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...wn-Rams-Draft-Profile-LSU-CB-TreDavious-White

Trey Hendrickson, DE, FAU - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...wn-Rams-Draft-Profile-FAU-DE-Trey-Hendrickson

Forrest Lamp, OT, Western Kentucky - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...ft-Profile-Western-Kentucky-OTOG-Forrest-Lamp

Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...Rams-Draft-Profile-East-Carolina-WR-Zay-Jones

Jojo Mathis, EDGE, Washington - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...Rams-Draft-Profile-Washington-EDGE-Joe-Mathis

Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...-Draft-Profile-St-Francis-PA-S-Lorenzo-Jerome

Haason Reddick, LB, Temple - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...n-Rams-Draft-Profile-Temple-LB-Haason-Reddick

James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...Rams-Draft-Profile-Pittsburgh-RB-James-Conner

Taylor Moton, OT, Western Michigan - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...raft-Profile-Western-Michigan-OT-Taylor-Moton

Javancy Jones, EDGE, Jackson State - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...raft-Profile-Jackson-State-EDGE-Javancy-Jones

Glen Antoine, NT, Idaho - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-post/2017/02/11/Downtown-Rams-Draft-Profile-Idaho-NT-Glen-Antoine

Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington - http://www.downtownrams.com/single-...ams-Draft-Profile-Washington-DL-Elijah-Qualls

Nice Profiles Jake!! Keep them coming!! I need the Input!!

 

[Ram65]

Agree with Champ that he was playing mostly back like a safety and some up zone. playing with things in front of him. He did a good job at reading the QBs eyes. That can be a blessing and a curse. Mostly like the teams top few players if not the top guy. At the end we saw some willingness to tackle. Let's see his regional numbers. If he is at 4.5 and has good shuttle times he would be worth a flyer.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Nice Profiles Jake!! Keep them coming!! I need the Input!!

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Thank you! I appreciate that! Will do!