Shaun Prater Making Quite An Impression At East-West Shrine Game Practices

* – Shaun Prater photo credit: via PatsFans.com

East-West Shrine Game practices are in full swing and Iowa Hawkeye cornerback Shaun Prater is making quite an impression.

Scouts that focus on the NFL draft are all saying that Shaun Prater is performing at a very high level during these practices. Prater is projected as a third-round draft pick by NFL Draft Scout (one of the best websites for scouting reports and player projections).  A strong performance by Prater in these practices and in the actual game could increase his draft stock significantly.

According to information provided by Optimum Scouting, NEPatriotsDraft.com sent out a tweet that said the New Orleans Saints are showing interest in Shaun Prater.

Here is what Optimum Scouting had to say about Shaun Prater’s performance from their notes about Wednesday’s practice:

Shaun Prater of Iowa impressed despite the conditions today. A little high in his back pedal, but he looked smooth in his transitions and is a great form tackler. Like McLeod, he looks like a Cover 2 defense fit, better than McLeod for sure, and if he can do well at the Combine, he could intrigue even more teams.

Here is what Bucky Brooks, an analyst for NFL.com, had to say about Shaun Prater and the impression he is making.

Iowa CB Shaun Prater is making quite an impression on scouts with his impressive all-around game. He displayed outstanding footwork and movement skills in drills, and was consistently in proper position in coverage. He made several plays on the ball, including an over-the-shoulder interception on a deep ball that showcased his awareness and ball skills. After watching Prater consecutively lock down receiver after receiver in one-on-one drills, I had a high level AFC East official tell me that he might need to revisit his mid-round grade on the former Hawkeye.

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