Daylen Everette: NFL Draft Prospect

0:00It's March 23rd. From breaking news to Sunday match-ups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Dayland Everett is a 21-year-old senior quarterback from Georgia, standing 6 foot 1 and weighing 196 pounds. He's projected as a third or fourth-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft, with comparisons to Eli Apple. Over his college career, he racked up solid stats, including three interceptions, and more than 50 passes defended, while earning first-team all SEC. Honors in his final year Everett started as a 5-star recruit out of IMG Academy, after shining in high school, with 11 picks as a sophomore. He flipped his commitment from Clemson to Georgia, and developed behind a top defense, featuring current pros like Maliki Starks and Taiki Smith. His junior year stood out as he led the Bulldogs in Interceptions, and took home MVP honors in the SEC Championship game. Scouts love his prototypical size, quick footwork, speed, and aggression at the catchpoint,

1:01which make him great against the run and on blitzes. That said, he sometimes leans too much on athleticism over technique, struggles tracking deep balls, and can get grabby or mistackles low. Those areas can limit him early in the pros. The Washington commanders are eyeing cornerback help after a busy free agency, where they added versatile pieces but lack proven depth behind Mike, saying Restiel, and Trey Amos. They might grab a top guy like Ellis used Mansor Delane early, or target athletic types like Everett on day 3 to build consistency around his tools. Teams banking on Everett's upside could see him blossom into a starter, if he refines his game, making him want to watch as draft boards shake out.