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Montaric Brown

Montaric Brown Player Profile

Summary

Montaric Brown was selected in the 8th Round (#222 Overall) in the 2022 Draft out of University of Arkansas. Brown is a promising young cornerback whose standout traits include ball‑skills, physical tackling, and a growing NFL role. He entered the league as a late‑round pick but has shown steady improvement and increased responsibility. His primary limitations are physical size compared to some top receivers, deep‑coverage consistency, and experience when handling elite matchups. With continued development and the right opportunities, Brown has the potential to become a solid starter in the NFL secondary.

Strengths

  • Ball skills and turnover production in college: In his senior year at Arkansas, Brown led the SEC with five interceptions and earned First‑Team All‑SEC honors. His ability to locate the ball and make plays in the air gives him play‑making upside. Arkansas Razorbacks

  • Tackling and physicality for the position: At 190 lbs, Brown shows willingness to get involved in run‑support and make tackles—he recorded 54 tackles in his final college season. In the NFL, he logged 75 total tackles in the 2024 season. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Progression and improved playing time Although a late‑round pick, Brown has seen his role expand. By 2024 he made 10 starts and posted career highs in multiple categories (e.g., 75 tackles, 8 passes defended, 1 interception) showing growth. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Versatility across the secondary: He has experience in various alignments (boundary, sub‑packages) and his college experience in the SEC against top receivers gives him a solid foundation for NFL competition.

Weaknesses / Areas for Improvement

  • Size and length relative to prototypical outsides: At 6′0″/190 lbs, Brown is somewhat undersized compared to many boundary receivers in the NFL (6′2″+ and heavier). That can present challenges in press coverage or physical matchups.

  • Deep coverage consistency and “give‑up” speed risk: While he has good ball skills and instincts, there are times when his recovery speed or deep‑range ability may be tested by elite vertical receivers. Consistent elite‑level separation prevention remains a growth area, and he struggles to keep up with receivers running across the field in man coverage.

  • Experience and turnover volume at the NFL level: Despite his college interceptions, his interception totals in the NFL are still modest. Turning more of his plays into game‑changing turnovers or higher impact splash‑plays would elevate his profile.

  • Press‑coverage/off‑man technique refinement: As his role expands, developing more advanced footwork, hand usage at the line, and physical engagement in press or bump scenarios will help him handle tougher boundary assignments.

Fit & Outlook

Brown is best suited for a defense that positions him in matchups emphasizing his strengths (ball skills, run support, coverage in space), rather than solely the toughest outside boundary matchups every snap. He can excel as a strong sub‑package corner, or rotate into starting roles as his development continues. If Brown continues to refine his technique, improve his physical matchups, and maintain his upward trajectory, his ceiling is as a reliable starting cornerback capable of handling multiple assignments and contributing in coverage and run support. His floor is already a capable rotational NFL corner with upside.