Dorian Strong
Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Virginia Tech · ACC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 191 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 272 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 134 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 139 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Virginia Tech · 2025 draft class
Strong is a fluid cornerback with excellent length and ball skills. His long frame and wingspan allow him to contest catches and disrupt passing lanes effectively. He demonstrates smooth hip turn and transition when flipping to run with receivers vertically. Strong's press technique utilizes his length well to disrupt timing and routes at the line of scrimmage. In zone coverage, he shows good pattern recognition and awareness to anticipate throws. His tackling is reliable, especially against the run where he takes good angles and breaks down effectively in space.
Strengths
- Length and wingspan
- ball skills
- hip fluidity
- press technique
- zone awareness
- tackling fundamentals
- route recognition
- vertical coverage ability
Concerns
- Can improve play strength against physical receivers
- occasional false steps in quick-breaking routes
- needs more consistent jam technique
- can be targeted in run support
- sometimes relies too much on athleticism
