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Prospect Profile: CB Julius Brents, KSU

Julius, is originally of Warren Central in Indiana. He signed to play ball at the University of Iowa and stayed there from 2018-2020, logging 5 starts, 17 tackles, and 1 INT. After transferring to Kansas State in 2021 he started 27 games, recorded 94 tackles, and had 5 INTs. He earned 2022 All-Big 12 First (Coaches) & Second Team (AP) honors as well as Academic honors.

Position CB | Round: 2-3
Height 6026 | Weight: 198
Arm Length 34" | Hand: 9 5/8
Wingspan 82 5/8
Vertical 41.5" | 2nd*
Broad Jump 11’ 6" | 1st*
3-Cone 6.63 s | 1st*
20-yard Shuttle 4.05 s | 1st*
40-yard Dash 4.53 s | 14th*
*Among DBs at the ‘23 NFL Combine





His Pro Comps are, among others, Jeff Okudah, Jaycee Horn.


STRENGTHS

  • Exceptional size and length. Explosive burst and force.
  • Great anticipation and awareness. Enormous functional range.
  • Little wasted move movement. Instant reactionary footwork
  • Fantastic reactions when attacking short routes and recognizing passes out the backfield
  • Great athleticism translates when tracking the ball. He can flip his hips smoothly but fluidly and he uses his movement momentum really well
  • Creates outside leverage to attack the ball at the catch point.
  • His wide range and radius allow him to jam the catch point leading to pass breakups
  • Has sharp cuts and his instincts translate into his anticipatory footwork
  • Plays with violent velocity and is a solid tackler
  • Excels against the run and uses his power and twitchy athleticism to get downhill
  • Scheme versatile and has experience in various coverages and positions.

WEAKNESSES

  • Inconsistent in saying on top of deep routes
  • Tends to use his hands more than need be
  • Appears less aggressive in press-man coverage
  • Needs to add to his functional strength profile
  • He needs to use his hands and physicality to shed blocks in the run game more consistently
  • Needs to develop his ball skills
  • Processing seems a tick slow at times, leading to easy completions, or missed chances for INTs

Career Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=739qP0yDfaw

Senior Bowl 1v1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjsJcB5o6sI