Computer vision shows that Witherspoon’s change-of-direction speed ranks in the top 10 percent of all DB prospects in my 10-year sample, which means he is elite at not slowing down when tracking balls and running to meet would-be pass catchers. This aligns with the sparkling figures Pro Football Focus attributed to the consensus All-American last season, including the lowest FBS passer rating allowed in coverage (25.3) and PFF’s highest coverage grade (92.5). Witherspoon’s tracked field movement and ability to find angles that allow him to stop passes are similar to those of Alexander, who, according to PFF, has given up just 12 touchdowns as the primary defender in his five NFL seasons. Witherspoon tied for the second-highest forced incompletion rate in the Power Five last season – 29.0 percent, per PFF – and was one of just six corners in the Power Five to record at least three interceptions without allowing a touchdown.
I was thinking that Alexander is probably his ceiling. One thing I don’t like is that Jaire wouldn’t be the player that he is without being able to mug receivers because of who he plays for.