Canes Warning
Fansided

Miami Hurricanes NFL Draft Review

By Alan Rubenstein

Dec 27, 2014; Shreveport, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tailback Mike Davis (28) is tackled during the first half as Miami Hurricanes linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and defensive backs Deon Bush (2) and Antonio Crawford (21) make a tackle in the 2014 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2014; Shreveport, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tailback Mike Davis (28) is tackled during the first half as Miami Hurricanes linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and defensive backs Deon Bush (2) and Antonio Crawford (21) make a tackle in the 2014 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 10
Next
Miami Hurricanes
Jan 26, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad running back Matt Dayes of North Carolina State (20) runs the ball against cornerback Corn Elder of Miami (29) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

Corn Elder CB Carolina Panthers 5th Round 152nd Overall

Corn Elder was the leader of the Miami defense in 2016. He tied for third on the team with 76 tackles, led the team with 12 pass breakups and added 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.

The Panthers are trying to rebuild their secondary after former superstar cornerback Josh Norman went to the Redskins in the 2016 offseason. They drafted three corners in last year’s draft. Carolina went from a 15-1 regular season and Super Bowl appearance to 6-10 and last in the NFC South in 2016.

Their dominant 2015 defense remained so against the run but struggled against the pass. The Panthers finished 29th in yards allowed and 20th in touchdowns passes allowed last season.

James Bradbury who was the Panthers second round pick last season is listed as a starter on the depth chart with veteran Captain Munnerlyn who signed with the Panthers in the offseason. Darryl Worley and Zack Sanchez who are entering their second seasons backup Munnerlyn.

One of the criticisms of Elder is his lack of size. He seems destined to be a slot corner to be able to match up with the smaller slot receivers. Seems like the perfect player for special teams on coverage and returns.

Elder had both a punt return and kickoff return for touchdowns in 2015. He averaged 13.8 yards per punt return and 33.8 yards on five kickoff returns.

Home/Miami Hurricanes Football