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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1. Penalties

According to PFF, Graham was hit with 21 penalties over his three-year career. That is rough when you think that the NFL is much more touchy. The issue with Graham is clear and comes back to his size, especially in man.

When he is matched up against bigger receivers, he almost is hanging on for dear life. Beyond that, his lack of quick feet gives him issues in transitions. He can get caught grabbing as he is slow to turn and run with WRs.

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The key is to keep things in front of him as a zone corner playing off coverage. It does limit his ceiling and gives him potential matchup issues. However, his smarts and ball skills have a chance to succeed in the right areas. Sean Desai will hope to keep his technique more sound and place him in zone coverage.

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