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Average tackle numbers from a cornerback with a couple interceptions and a handful of passes defended seem like a safe expectation for the young talented cornerback. 2020 Free Agent Rankings Edge. While Winston would throw for 313 yards and three touchdowns, Trufant wasn’t the issue, as he mostly held WR Mike Evans in check.Pro Football Focus gave Atlanta’s top corner the highest coverage grade of anyone in the league for Week 12. While he may not be one of the next great shutdown corners in the NFL, there’s no doubt that he has the abilities to be one of the stronger cover corners as soon as this year.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yvGoOZdl_ZsOur exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data.PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts.Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data.Trufant is set to join brothers, and fellow cornerbacks, Marcus and Isaiah in the NFL after spending four years at Washington. He also tends to rely too much on his athleticism to make plays than he does making proper reads, and some of the mistakes he was able to get away with in college will be quickly exposed at the professional level.Still, Trufant is truly a student of the game and certainly has the pedigree to know what it takes to succeed at the next level. The former 2013 first-round pick now heads to Detroit hoping to prove he can step into the role vacated by Darius Slay and at least not be a downgrade for the Lions. His six career interceptions and 38 passes defended underscore his coverage skills and ability to make plays. Note. This was also Trufant's highest coverage grade since Week 12 … Apr 25, 2013 The Atlanta Falcons have drafted Desmond Trufant with the 22 nd overall pick.