5′ 10″ 172 • Cornerback • Virginia Tech
Pros:
- Quick feet
- Plays much bigger than listed size
- Top notch play recognition
- Very quick set of reaction skills
- Tremendous ball skills
- Ideal in zone coverage
- Ballhawk CB; Does a great job getting ball at the highest point
- Keesp feet under him when he’s in the back pedal; Good balance
- Physical
- Good timing
- Added dimension as a returner
Cons:
- One of the smaller CB prospects in this draft
- Lacks top end closing speed
- Once he gets beat, it’s over
- Can be too physical; PI calls will be a concern
- Limited in man coverage
- Not a great tackler
MockDraft 101′s Opinion:
- Hosley has great ball skills and competes hard on every play. Not as big as you want your CB’s on the outside to be, that’s why he may be limited to the nickel role. Plays the position like a FS. Should be a solid 2nd round pick, but may slip into the 3rd.