R.J. Mickens
Los Angeles ChargersUNDERPAIDOur 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
Clemson · ACC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 424 |
| 2022 | 36 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 214 |
| 2023 | 39 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 209 | |
| 2024 | 68 | 6 | 0.0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 32 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Clemson · 2025 draft class
Mickens is an intelligent safety with excellent instincts and versatility. He displays outstanding processing speed, quickly diagnosing plays and taking proper angles to the ball. Against the run, Mickens is a reliable tackler, bringing proper form and leverage to the point of contact. In coverage, he demonstrates good awareness in zone, understanding route combinations and passing off receivers correctly. Mickens has the athleticism to match tight ends in man coverage and the football IQ to align the secondary. He plays with high competitive toughness and communication skills on every snap.
Strengths
- Instincts
- processing speed
- versatility
- tackling reliability
- zone coverage awareness
- football IQ
- communication skills
- alignment skills
- competitive toughness
- leadership
Concerns
- Elite range is lacking
- man coverage against slot receivers needs refinement
- can be overmatched physically by larger tight ends
- playmaking production could increase
- top-end speed is good but not exceptional