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Overview

Defensive back with good size and length. He's much more likely to be considered as a cornerback than a safety. Sneed is a little bit tight in space and won't have the fluid transitions teams look for in man coverage, but he has quality ball skills and adequate instincts to help attract teams looking for size at corner. He's not a physical tackler, but he could be good enough for placement into a zone-heavy scheme where he will be forced into more run-support duties. His experience as a split-safety and slot cover corner could push him up a round or so as a draftable Day 3 prospect.

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Pre-Draft Analysis

Sneed is a big and versatile defensive back who moved from corner to safety in 2019. He ran the fourth fastest 40 at the combine. He runs well on a straight line, but he's tight and gets grabby at times on tape. He's an effective wrap-and-drag tackler. He's not a downhill thumper and ideally he fills out his frame if he plays safety full time in the NFL. -- Steve Muench

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Sneed appeared in all 14 games for Louisiana Tech as a freshman in 2016 as he racked up 17 tackles and an interception (ran back for a touchdown). As a sophomore, he was pretty solid with 28 tackles, five passes defended, an interception, and a sack. Sneed would take a huge leap forward as a junior, though, registering 59 tackles, three interceptions (scored second pick-six), eight passes defended, 1.5 sacks. As a senior, after switching from corner to safety, Sneed would receive Second-Team All-Conference USA honors for his performance. He finished his collegiate career with 73 tackles, three interceptions (scored third pick-six), and six passes defended.
 

Although Sneed did play safety as a senior and had arguably the best season of his college career, he’s viewed as a defensive back on the pro level, meaning he can play in various different roles, which is very appealing. His athleticism is quite fascinating as well. His 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the combine was second amongst defensive backs and fourth overall. Also, his 41-inch vertical ranked second and his 131-inch broad jump was ninth. His three interception returns for touchdowns shows he has a sense of turning turnovers into points. Simply put, he’s a stud.

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