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Nov 8, 2013; East Hartford, CT, USA; Louisville Cardinals cornerback Charles Gaines (3) intercepts a pass intended for Connecticut Huskies wide receiver Shakim Phillips (8) in the second quarter at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Charles Gaines – Cornerback

5’10”, 180 – Louisville (5^th – 6^th round)

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Charles Gaines is a former wide receiver that has converted to corner back. A two-way player in high school Gaines actually came to Louisville as a wide receiver and started his career there. As a result he plays the ball and the quarterback much better than many cornerbacks. He reads the quarterbacks eyes well and consistently looks to break on the ball and make a play.

Gaines ran a 4.44 at the combine and has good arm length 31 3/8” for his height. His experience as a receiver also allows him to read the route better and rarely bites on fakes or double moves.

Gaines has excellent quickness and is very fluid as a corner but he’s a player just scratching the surface of the position as he develops and strikes me as a player that has the physical talent to vault to a starter’s role with quality NFL defensive coaching.

Here is a clip of Gaines going up against South Florida and Blake Bortles in 2013 including a 70 yard interception return for a touchdown.

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