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» More from the draft series: QB | RB | TE | WR | G | C | OT | DL | DE/OLB | ILB         Does size really matter? That what scouts are pondering after taking a look at the cornerbacks from the 2009 draft class.    With the league increasingly becoming a big man's game on the edges due to the presence of bigger receivers, teams are looking to identify pass defenders with the requisite size and athleticism to match up in space.    By pro standards,Adidas ZX Flux, big corners are best described as cornerbacks who measure in at 5-foot-11 or higher (6-foot or higher for some teams). They are coveted because they possess the height and length to hold their own in jump ball situations, and also have the size to be effective as run defenders. While big corners typically lack the footwork and movement skills of their diminutive brethren, scouts obsessively beat the bushes looking for these rare athletes.               Draft series: Offensive tackles           NFL.com's 10-part series looks at each position in the draft.               Offensive tackles package          » Video: Mayock's top five          » Chat: Charles Davis               » Photos: Top prospects          » Debate: Malcolm Jenkins' value             It's not a coincidence that Malcolm Jenkins, Vontae Davis and Darius Butler are expected to come off the board in the first round, as each exhibits the necessary skills required for the position and also fit the mold of a big corner.    However, teams focused exclusively on identifying big corners are missing out on a host of talented, but miniature, corners with elite talent.    Alphonso Smith, D.J. Moore and Jairus Byrd are a gifted trio of ball-hawking corners who,Cheap Nike Air Max 90 Trainers Sale, unfortunately, measure in below the 5-10 standard. Though they combined for 50 interceptions during their careers, their lack of prototypical height and size is one of the reasons they are not at the top of some draft boards.    Smith, who finished his career at Wake Forest with 21 career interceptions, is one of the best ball-hawks available in this draft. He is an ultra aggressive route jumper who has a knack for reading the quarterback's eyes and making plays on the ball. Smith's penchant for coming up with the game-changing turnover is a skill coveted by many coaches, but his lack of ideal height will prevent some from pulling the trigger.    Moore is another playmaker who has seen his stock fall due to his lack of ideal height and speed. The two-time All-SEC selection tallied five interceptions this season and finished his career as a Commodore with 12 picks. A gambling playmaker with outstanding instincts and awareness, Moore has a keen sense of route recognition and isn't afraid to take a chance when he has a strong hunch. Though some would fret at his risk taking, Moore's ability to impact the game as a pass defender is undeniable.    In the case of Jarius Byrd, the former Duck not only lacks the requisite height for the position, but he lacks the elite speed to be deemed a top tier corner. However, judging the All-Pac 10 performer by his measurables would diminish the tremendous set of skills that he displays as a cover corner. Byrd's natural feel for the game is astonishing and his ability to consistently get his hands on the ball is remarkable. In just 39 games with the Ducks, Byrd tallied 17 interceptions, which ranks as the second-highest total in school history.    However,Nike Blazer Black And White Sale, the fascination with size doesn't always work against draft hopefuls. Several unlikely prospects have benefitted from having the ideal physical dimensions for the position. Sean Smith,Nike Air Huarache blue, Donald Washington and Kelvin Barnes have shot up draft boards because of their prototypical size/speed ratios.    Smith, who played receiver at Utah for a season before moving to corner in 2007,Nike Air Max 1 Dames goedkoop, has the size to match up with the league's big receivers. Although the third-year junior is raw and unrefined in coverage, his athleticism has some scouts envisioning him blossoming into an Antonio Cromartie-type talent on the corner. With that thought firmly entrenched in their minds, it will not come as a surprise to see the former Ute come off the board before some highly productive, but undersized corners.    Washington and Barnes have steadily climbed up various boards due to their ideal size and athletic ability. Although both have red flags attached to their names (Barnes missed the last four games of the season with a shoulder injury; Washington was suspended for the first two games of the season and played primarily as a backup),Nike Lunarglide Sale UK, they are on the cusp of moving into the first day of the draft on the heels of impressive showings at the combine and individual workouts.    Scouts and coaches are seemingly willing to ignore their inconsistent play because of their athletic potential. This is not to suggest that neither has the skills to make it in the league,nike air max 90 goedkoop, but their ascension up draft charts is a byproduct of the emphasis placed on their measurables, rather than their collegiate production.    With big receivers dominating the game on the edge, scouts are searching for defenders to win those respective matchups. However, you have to wonder if the search for bigger corners will cause some teams to miss out on a few hidden gems,Cheap Nike Air Max 1 Trainers Uk, albeit small ones.                      Top cornerbacks                                    Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             1.                                 Malcolm Jenkins                                 Ohio State                                 6-0                                 204                                 1                             Analysis: The former Buckeye is an aggressive corner with outstanding ball skills and awareness. Though Jenkins lacks elite top-end speed, he is a disciplined cover man who shines in a zone-based scheme. His ability to read routes is exceptional and allows him to maintain proper leverage on his receiver at all times. In addition, Jenkins is an aggressive run defender who possesses the talent and versatility to excel at safety as a pro. Regardless of his eventual position, Jenkins is a talented defender, who upgrades any secondary.  NFL landing spot: Jenkins could play heir apparent to Al Harris or Charles Woodson in Green Bay (No.9) or he could give the Texans a legitimate corner opposite Dunta Robinson.   Video: Malcolm Jenkins                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             2.                                 Vontae Davis                                 Illinois                                 5-11                                 203                                 1                             Analysis: The polished cover corner from Illinois possesses outstanding instincts, awareness and movement skills. Davis excels in man or zone coverage and has a knack for making plays on the ball. Though he is one of the best pure cover guys on the board, Davis' penchant for delivering big hits on receivers makes him the most complete corner available. Character concerns may alter his standing as the top corner in the draft, but his skills warrant consideration in the first round.  NFL landing spot: Davis would fill a big void in the Texans’ line up at corner, so he would be a good pick up at the 15th selection. If he gets past the Texans,Nike Air Max 1 Dames Nederland, he could be a good fit for the Patriots (No.23) or Dolphins (No. 25).   Video: Vontae Davis                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             3.                                 Darius Butler                                 Connecticut                                 5-11                                 183                                 1                             Analysis: The ultra-athletic Butler is an exceptional corner with outstanding instincts and awareness. The former Husky is a rare corner prospect with the ability to thrive in a man-to-man or zone scheme. Though he failed to come up with an interception during his senior season, Butler's outstanding athleticism and impressive cover skills makes him one of the few rookies with the skills to start from Day 1.  NFL landing spot: Butler could be the Texans' man at No. 15 or fall to the Patriots (No. 23) or Dolphins (No. 25) at the bottom of the first round.   Video: Darius Butler                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             4.                                 Alphonso Smith                                 Wake Forest                                 5-9                                 193                                 2                             Analysis: The former Demon Deacon is a sensational cover man with unbelievable ball skills. Smith finished his career with 21 interceptions and produced numerous game-changing plays. As a fluid athlete with outstanding quickness, Smith overcomes his lack of ideal size by relying on his superior cover skills and outstanding leaping ability to win matchups on the edge. Though Smith is ideally suited to be a nickel corner, he is a playmaker who will eventually earn his way into a starting lineup.  NFL landing spot: The diminutive ball hawk would upgrade the Browns’ secondary, if picked at No. 36 or serve as a quality nickel corner for the Dolphins (No. 44), Texans (No. 46) or Patriots (No. 47).   Video: Alphonso Smith                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             5.                                 D.J. Moore                                 Vanderbilt                                 5-9                                 192                                 2                             Analysis: The outstanding two-way performer is a natural playmaker with exceptional cover skills. Blessed with quick feet and outstanding instincts, Moore is an aggressive ball-hawk who finished his career with 12 interceptions. Furthermore, Moore is an outstanding athlete who brings dynamic return skills to the lineup. With the ability to impact the game as a corner/returner, Moore is a highly coveted prospect who could sneak into the first round.  NFL landing spot: Moore brings unbelievable playmaking and versatility to a lineup. He should come off the board near the top of the second round.   Video: D.J. Moore                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             6.                                 Sean Smith                                 Utah                                 6-4                                 214                                 2                             Analysis: The former Ute is a raw, unpolished cornerback prospect with rare size and intriguing physical tools. Smith tallied nine interceptions in two seasons as a starter,and flashed exceptional ball skills as a cover man. Though Smith's shoddy technique prevents him from locking up receivers consistently, Smith's outstanding athleticism gives him a chance to recover from early mistakes in coverage. With tantalizing size, speed and athleticism, Smith is a highly coveted prospect in spite of his boom or bust potential.  NFL landing spot: The ultra-athletic corner could be a surprise pick at the top of the second round.   Video: Sean Smith                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             7.                                 Mike Mickens                                 Cincinnati                                 6-0                                 184                                 2-3                             Analysis: The two-time All Big East selection is an instinctive ball-hawk with outstanding cover skills. Mickens aggressively jumps routes and shows a knack for coming down with the game-changing turnover (14 career interceptions). Although Mickens lacks elite top-end speed, he is a solid technician with enough explosiveness to match up with speed receivers on vertical routes. Due to a skill set that fits into any defensive system, Mickens is a highly regarded prospect who could go much higher than expected on draft day.  NFL landing spot: The underrated ball-hawk would be an ideal fit in a zone-based scheme. Teams that utilize a tampa-2-type system will covet Mickens' skills in the second or third round.   Video: Mike Mickens                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             8.                                 Jairus Byrd                                 Oregon                                 5-10                                 207                                 2-3                             Analysis: The son of former All-Pro corner Gill Byrd is a natural playmaker with outstanding ball skills and awareness. Byrd finished his three-year career in Oregon with 17 interceptions and tallied numerous break ups due to his exceptional instincts. While scouts are concerned about his top-end speed (Byrd was timed in the 4.65 range during his Pro Day), his penchant for coming down with critical turnovers has earned him high marks in the eyes of many. In addition, he is a dynamic returner who averaged over 12 yards per return during his final season at Oregon. With a versatile skill set and strong bloodlines, Byrd is an intriguing prospect who could develop into a standout nickel corner in a zone-based scheme.  NFL landing spot: Byrd's combination of skills as a corner/punt return will make him a coveted prospect at the end of the second round.   Video: Jairus Byrd                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             9.                                 Kevin Barnes                                 Maryland                                 6-0                                 187                                 3                             Analysis: A dynamic athlete with outstanding speed and movement skills. Barnes is an intriguing corner with good ball skills and awareness. Though he is ideally suited to play in a zone-based scheme, he has enough athletic ability to be effective in man coverage. Scouts worry about his aggressiveness, durability and experience (only one full season as a starter), but are intrigued by his size and upside. Don't be surprised if Barnes comes off the board early on Day 2.  NFL landing spot: Barnes' size and athleticism will make him an enticing prospect at the early part of Round 3.   Video: Kevin Barnes                                                                 Rank                                 Player                                 School                                 Height                                 Weight                                 Projected round                                             10.                                 Donald Washington                                 Ohio State                                 6-0                                 197                                 3                             Analysis: A raw cover corner with exceptional athleticism and movement skills. Washington isn't technically sound in all aspects of his game, but his ability to transition in and out of his breaks allows him to maintain proper leverage on receivers down the field. The knock on Washington is that he lacks the natural ball skills to come up with game-changing turnovers in the clutch. Scouts view him as a bit of a character risk after missing the first two games due to a team-imposed suspension. Regardless, Washington's outstanding size, athleticism and potential make him an enticing prospect worth taking a flier on early on Day 2 of the draft.  NFL landing spot: Teams will ignore Washington's back up status during his final season and take a chance on the athletic cover man in the third round.   Video: Donald Washington