Joseph Charleston

Good size with a wide frame. Shouldn’t have trouble adding weight at the next level. High effort level and playing speed. Strong hitter with legitimate striking power. Very good run defender with the straight-line speed to make plays in pursuit. Long-strider with some twitch. Looks to have good instincts with quick play recognition and awareness. Volume tackler and productive for a top high school program in the Atlanta area. Outstanding on special teams block units with several blocked kicks as a senior. Lacks some fluidity in coverage, notably his backpedal and may have some limitations in man coverage as a result. Projects as a multi-year starter at the Power 5 level, likely as a strong safety. Projects to be selected in the mid rounds of the NFL draft.