NFL Draft '09: Pick #203 - Jason McCourty, CB, Rutgers

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  1. goTitans.com

    goTitans.com A living legend. Staff

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    SUMMARY: With the 203rd pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans have selected CB Jason McCourty from Rutgers. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was blessed to have talented twin brothers starting at cornerback. Jason McCourty -- who didn't redshirt as did brother Devin -- made 52 tackles, two interceptions and six pass breakups in 2008, his third season as a starter. He has the skills to be at least a solid NFL nickel cornerback, if not more, but his ability on kickoff returns (25.8 yards per attempt) in '08 also opened eyes to his speed and versatility.

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  2. GLinks

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    Sweet pick! More speed, please.
     
  3. yanek27

    yanek27 Starter

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    should have went Michael Bennett DE from Texas A&M
     
  4. BigRed3

    BigRed3 Straight Cash, Homey

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    Has good size. 6'0 193. Ran a 4.32 at Rutgers' pro day and had a 36.5 inch vertical leap. Did we just find our usual late round CB steal?
     
  5. Chaser 55

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    Jason was Rutgers' top corner last year. He had some troubles early on (against Fresno State and UNC) in coverage, but recovered the rest of the year. He was always considered the best kick returner on the team, but Coach Schiano was hesitant to use him because the last thing we needed was an injury to our top CB.

    However, our return game was so bad that Jason was forced to field kick-offs about halfway through the season. He looked very, very good in the limited time he spent as the returner.

    He was also a Draddy semi-finalist, a Big East all academic selection, and Rutgers' Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. He's a very mature and intelligent young man.
     
  6. DCMobInc

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    Let's hope that both Britt and McCourty have no real character issues and can be there for one another to make their transition more smooth coming into the NFL.

    They can push each other to become better.

    Good pick.
     
  7. GLinks

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    Been hoping for this pick the last couple of weeks. I like going back to the same school on occassion.
     
  8. RollTide

    RollTide All-Pro

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    Nice pick.

    Good athlete and a pretty good player in the big east.
     
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