Gregory

Junior

The 2022 sixth-rounder out of Dallas Baptist posted a 65.8 PFF coverage grade in 98 preseason snaps. He’s a potential practice-squad candidate with ideal size for the outside, but clearly Jacksonville felt he needed more seasoning.

Via The Athletic’s Dan Brugler, “A three-year starter at Ouachita Baptist, Junior was the right outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Roy Thompson Jr.’s scheme. Despite never leading his team in passes defended or interceptions, he was a consistent performer and played his best as a senior (after no season in 2020), which created buzz among NFL scouts. Junior has terrific mirror-and-match skills from press with the size and athleticism to stay connected to route runners, although he could improve his ownership of the catch point downfield. He didn’t face top competition in college, but he didn’t look out of place at Senior Bowl practices and the helmet decal was the only reason you knew he was from Division II. Overall, Junior needs to improve his anticipation and locating skills to make more plays on the football, but he has outstanding balance in his transitions with the toughness to play inside or outside while also playing on special teams.”