Justin Clifton, S, Arkansas State #10
5112, 204, 4.64
Notes: From Tupelo, MS. Played in the first 10 games (one start) before a season-ending leg injury in 2015; finished with 29 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR. Started 11-of-13 games played in 2016, with 87 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 INT, 5 PBU, 1 FF. Starting nickel in 2017; posted 63 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1 INT, 13 PBU, 2 FF, 1 FR.
Positives: Quick to read and diagnose plays. Comes up quickly, avoids/sheds blockers nicely, and is a strong open-field tackler. Hard hitter. Team attitude. Hard worker. Wants it.
Negatives: Struggles at times when isolated in man-to-man coverage.
Summary: Heady, physical, productive player who should also show up on special teams.
