Antwaun Molden, CB, Eastern Kentucky
Sobo Sez: Physically, there are few prospects as intriguing
as this small school player, a fascinating potential addition to the Browns
secondary.
Molden stands almost 6 feet and 1 inch tall and weighs in at 198 pounds.
Then, factor in a forty yard dash time of 4.37 seconds at the Combine which
turned heads. Then ponder the fact that he completed 23 repetitions on the
bench press which were best among all cornerbacks and safeties.
But wait…there is still more!
The Eastern Kentucky product finished in the top five percent in every
statistical category measured among secondary prospects during the NFL’s annual
meat market.
For Browns fans, Molden has the added allure of deep northern Ohio roots.
Starting his high school career at Warren Harding, Molden then transferred to
Cleveland Glenville to compete with the best. Molden participated in
track and field and was part of record-breaking relay teams at Glenville that
included local icon Ted Ginn, Jr.
Molden's collegiate career began at Toledo where he garnered some playing
time at both corner and safety as a freshman. Wanting more playing time,
the Rocket became a Colonel by transferring to Eastern Kentucky. Quietly, the
senior had a solid but unspectacular final season registering 70 total tackles,
2 interceptions, and 9 passes broke up.
Molden certainly has all the physical tools to be a very talented cornerback
at the next level, but teams and their fans have to wonder if he is more workout
warrior than football player. One thing is for certain... once
considered a late rounder, Molden is now solidly slotted as a mid round
selection.
Tom Marino, NFL Scout:
Toledo transfer who has lined up at both corner and safety. Also has run sprints
and track. Has excellent size and speed to go along with excellent quickness and
athletic ability. Equally impressive in press and when working off. Showed
explosive hips, quick feet, and the speed to match up with speed receivers. Just
didn't see A-1 ball skills and play making ability. He is not there yet,
but has too much physical talent not to play. Round # 3 to 4.
Chris Steuber, Scout.com Draft Analyst:
Molden is a physical press corner who has shown good
balance and recovery speed throughout all of his postseason performances. He ran
a better-than-expected forty time at the combine (4.40) and led all corners with
23 reps on the bench. His quick feet and explosive vertical leap (37.5 inches)
didn’t hurt his cause either. A seventh round/free agent type coming into the
year now has his sights set on day one.