2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Cory Trice, CB, Purdue

Cory Trice is a huge corner for Purdue with good upside at the next level. Hula Bowl scout Jake Kernen breaks down Trice as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Cory Trice, #23
School (Code)	INPU
DOB, Class Yr	5/30/2000, RS Senior
Height, Weight	6032, 217
40 Yd Dash	4.55
Arms, Hands	3200, 1000
Position/Depth	CB
Honors/Captainship
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	@ Illinois, Northwestern, @ Maryland, @ Minnesota
Scout Name / Date	Jake Kernen 11/20/2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	Played in all 11 games thus far, 23 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 9 PDs
2021	Started first 2 games prior to season-ending injury. 4 tackles, 2 PDs
2020	Started all 6 games. 31 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 PDs
2019	Played in 11 games, started 5 games. 35 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 INTs, 1 PD
2018	Played in 3 games, recorded 1 tackle

Player Summary:

Big, long athlete. Plays the majority of snaps at boundary corner. Elite size, in the upper quartile for height, weight, arm length, and hand size at the position. Below-average speed for the position, but adequate for his size. Smooth backpedal, quick trigger. Good twitch, quickness and anticipation help him read offenses and jump underneath routes. Very physical in press and comfortable in off coverage. Good punch to disrupt timing and routes. Recognizes what offenses are trying to do and plays with high-level discipline. Does a good job of staying in phase with receivers. Lack of elite straight-line speed shows up in vertical routes, as elite speed receivers are able to create some separation. He shows no panic when receivers have a step on him, watching the receivers’ eyes and playing through their hands at the catch point. Has a tendency to open his hips in the wrong direction, creating a blind spot for receivers to take advantage of. Solid open-field tackler. A smart player whose instincts really pop. Good hands, catches the ball away from his body. Good vision and patience on interception returns, maximizes return yardage. Maintains outside contain in run support. Is willing to take on ball carriers and make tackles, but does a poor job of taking on blocks. Would rather try to avoid contact with blockers than take them on and fight through the block, which sometimes takes him out of position to make a play on the ball carrier. Projects as a rotational contributor in his first two years, but has all the physical traits to be an above-average starter by the end of his rookie contract.

Scheme Fit:

Best suited for as a cover 3 CB for a team that runs a Seattle-style base defense, but would be capable in a cover 2 system that showcases his quickness and instincts.

Power Statement:

Big, aggressive corner with high upside. Not a track star, but has all the physical tools that you look for in a defender to lock down a big-bodied receiver.