The first round of the NFL Draft has been decided, with rounds two and three taking place tonight, and rounds four through seven on Saturday. Over the past few years, players like Jordan Mason, Juannie Thomas, and Tyler Davis have gone from being late picks/undrafted to making an impact on their teams. Will the Yellow Jackets be able to acquire such a player in this year's draft? They have a cornerback who played a lot of football in this draft and has the size the team wants at the position.
That's Miles Sims, who expects to hear his name called at some point this weekend.
According to PFF, Sims was the top-graded defender on Georgia Tech's defensive backs last season, scoring 74.7 points in 600 snaps. In coverage, Sims performed well in coverage with 74.9 points and in tackles he had 67.3 points. He helped himself at Georgia Tech's pro day by running the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.25 seconds.
Last season, Sims started nine games as the primary starter at cornerback, recording 37 tackles, five passes defended and one interception. Sims is at his best when in man coverage, where he can use his size and length against opposing receivers.
At Georgia Tech's pro day, Sims shared his approach on how he's preparing for the NFL.
“Well, this is a new level and this isn't college, so I definitely had to go back to the drawing board and revise some of my goals, set new goals, and multiply it by 10. By doing so, I'm just making sure I'm doing my due diligence and paving the way for those who come after me. I know this is a new beginning, so I'm just giving new information. I'm very sponge-like when it comes to things, I'm very receptive to everything that comes my way, and I'm humble and willing to grow.”
He also talked about what he brings to the next level.
“I can definitely bring perseverance and determination, intelligence and intellect, and like I said, a passion to grow and develop.”
Sims is expected to join the team this weekend and will be worth watching closely. Sims can also play on special teams, so his case can also help build your roster.
For more information about Sims, please visit Georgia Tech Athletics:
2023 (Redshirt Senior):Played in 11 of 12 regular season games, starting 9 at cornerback…4th on team in pass defense (5) and pass breakups (4), 3rd on team in interceptions (1) and fumbles Tied for No. 1 in Recovery (1)…Injuries limited him to just three total tackles in the first three games of the season, but against Wake Forest (Sept. 23), he had a career-high 10 of the Yellow Jackets' 30 tackles. He broke the tackle. -16 wins…8 tackles, half tackle for loss, first pass break-up of the season on the stat sheet in a 23-20 win at No. 17 Miami (Fla.) (Oct. 7)…Breakup pass-ins 17 Three consecutive games against North Carolina (October 28), Virginia (November 4), and Clemson (November 11)…He had a tackle for loss and also had his only interception of the season, stopping the offense. Virginia drove in the red zone and the Yellow Jackets defeated UVA 45-17.
2022 (Red Shirt Junior):Started in all 12 games at cornerback, extending his streak of consecutive starts to 14 games… Ranked 7th on the team with 43 tackles… Tied for 3rd on the team with 3 pass breakups… Recorded multiple tackles in 11 of 12 games. , Recorded at least 3 tackles in 10 of 12 games and at least 4 stops in 7 of 12 games… Recorded his first career interception and pass break break in the win over Western Carolina (September 10)… – Highest with three and five tackles against Ole Miss (Sept. 17), Virginia Tech (Nov. 5), and Miami (Nov. 12)…4th place Recorded four stops in each game against Clemson (September. Tackle for Loss in … Member of AFCA's Official Watch List The Good Works Team and Würfel Trophy both recognize student-athletes for their work in the community. Habitat for his work with Humanity, the Salvation Army, and Georgia Tech's May 2022 international service, Jackets Without Borders, was nominated for the Good Works Team and Würfer Trophy. it was done. Travel to Puerto Rico. Rebuilding homes in areas affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
2021 (Redshirt Sophomore): He played in the final 11 games of the season and started three games in the secondary. One game was at cornerback against Virginia (October 23), two games were against the nickel (November 20) and No. 6 Notre Dame (November 20), and against No. 1 Georgia (November). . .27) … Had 18 total tackles on the season, one of which was for loss … Tied for second on the team with four pass breakups … Tied for first on the team with two fumble recoveries (September 18) Miami)…He had just one tackle in the first four games of the season (against Clemson), but recorded 24 tackles in the final eight games and ended the season with a tackle on No. 6 Clemson on Nov. 6 (Miami). He recorded multiple stops in 6 of the 8 games…the beginning of an exciting second half. The season ended with 3 tackles against Pitt (October 2)… followed by a 5-stop win against Duke (October 9)…2 stops each against UVA and Virginia Tech (October 30)…a career-high 7 Made tackles at Notre Dame… Finished the season with four stops against UGA… Had two pass breakups against Virginia Tech and one each against Duke and Virginia State.
2020 (Redshirt Sophomore – “Covid Year” – Year of Eligibility):Played in 8 games, starting the first two games of his career at cornerback…Started the first two games of the season against Florida State (September 12) and vs. UCF (September 19)…15 tackles (including one loss) and two pass breakups…Impressive in his first career start at FSU, he finished with a season-high five tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups… ) and two pass breakups to lead Tech to a 16-13 victory. … Recorded 4 tackles (3 solo) in his next start against UCF … Recorded 2 solo tackles in the final College Football Playoff game against Notre Dame (October 31) … Last of the season In a game, he recorded three solo tackles, including one solo tackle for a loss, at North Carolina State (Dec. 5).
2019 (redshirt freshman): Played in 10 games as a backup defensive back… Despite limited playing time, recorded 16 tackles (15 solo) and 3 pass breakups… Debuted in the season opener against then-No. 1 Georgia Tech. fulfilled. 1 Recorded first solo tackles against Clemson (August 29) against South Florida (September 7) and Temple (September 28); made two offensive tackles against North Carolina (October 5) He had four tackles (three solo tackles) and also recorded his first pass breakup against the University of Virginia (November 9)…He had a tackle and a pass breakup against Virginia Tech (November 16). Recorded an up…played their best game of the season against then No. 1 Virginia Tech. 4 against Georgia (November 30), had a career-high five total solo tackles and recorded his third pass breakup of the season.
2018 (Michigan): He redshirted as a true freshman.
high school: Rated as a 4-star prospect by 247 sports, rival ESPN out of Westlake High School…Selected No. 79 overall in the nation and No. 7 cornerback in the 2016 class. rival … Two-time All-Region honoree … Had six pass breakups and two interceptions as a senior despite opposing offenses generally avoiding throws in his direction … Under 2018 Selected to play in the Armor All-America Game … Helped lead Westlake to the 2017 regional championship … Coached by Kareem Reed.
