5 stats to know about Chicago Bears CB Thomas Graham

CORVALLIS, OREGON - NOVEMBER 23: Cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. #4 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after running back an interception for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

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4. Played the field cornerback

In the Oregon defense, they would not play sides as much as they would play the field and the boundary. Because the hash marks are so far away in college and much closer in the NFL, you have to play the far side and near side much differently.

So, Oregon had a boundary corner, who would play the near side, and would have less ground to cover. He would defend the close sideline. Then, there is the field, which is the side with much more space. Weaker arms QBs will not test you as much, but you are prone to a wide route tree, as well as switches, and overall more space to move.

Screens and options often come to his side so he has to be ready to tackle on the dime. There are strengths that come from playing the field corner role that translates to the NFL.

While some may see his size and think that he can play the slot, he has just 11 slot snaps in his career. Considering he played the field side, which is more open, the transition is possible, but not something he showed at Oregon.

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