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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Carlton Davis
Summary
Will Lee III is an aggressive, high-energy cornerback who excels in man-to-man coverage and downhill run support. Known for his physicality, he thrives at disrupting short passes and blowing up screens. While he lacks elite top-end speed and can occasionally play a bit stiff, his high football IQ and instincts help him anticipate routes and consistently wrap up as a tackler in the open field.
About
- 2022: NJCAA First-team All-American (Iowa Western Community College)
- Nicknamed “The Blanket” for his tight coverage
Strengths
- Physical downhill defender who excels at blowing up screen plays.
- High-level man-cover corner with elite awareness of the sticks.
Weaknesses
- Lacks top-end recovery speed against vertical deep-threat receivers.
- Play style lends itself to penalties because of physicality and will need to be cleaned up at the next level.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
- Vertical jump: 42 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 0 inches
Top Will Lee III News
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Panthers' Will Lee: Picked by Carolina
The Panthers selected Lee in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 129th overall.
Lee (6-foot-2, 189 pounds) is a bit light and might have below-average speed for a starting corner (4.52-second 40), but he has excellent reach for press coverage (32 and 3/4-inch arms) and stood out as starter for Texas A&M the last two years. Lee had to work his way up from Iowa Western Community College (2021-22) and Kansas State (2023) before that, holding serve with each jump in competition. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is one of the best defensive backs coaches in the league, so Lee landed in a good spot.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 189 lbs |
| Birthplace: St. Louis, MO |
| Age: 23 |