Long, physical safety with NFL-caliber upside
JL Skinner stands out as a **6-4, long-armed safety** with the size and physicality that translate well to the next level, and Boise State listed him as a senior after he emerged from a three-star recruiting profile into an NFL draft pick in 2023.[2][4] He is attractive for teams that value a **hard-hitting, downhill defender** who can affect the run game and bring length in coverage, though his early career evaluation suggests he was more disruptive than statistically dominant in coverage.[1][5] His appeal is less about flashy box-score production and more about traits, toughness, and projection.[1][2]
