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Tyrique Stevenson

Tyrique Stevenson Player Profile

Summary

Tyrique Stevenson is a cornerback in the NFL, currently with the Chicago Bears. He was selected in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL Draft Buzz
He played his college football at the Miami Hurricanes (after beginning at the Georgia Bulldogs) and entered the league with strong physical and athletic traits for the cornerback position.

Strengths

  • Excellent length and athleticism: His Relative Athletic Score (RAS) placed him highly among cornerbacks in his draft class, indicating strong physical potential. Windy City Gridiron

  • Good size for the position (about 6’0″, ~204 lbs) with long arms and wingspan, helping him in press/man situations and in tracking the ball downfield.

  • Effective in press/man coverage: Scouting reports highlight his ability to mirror receivers, turn and run, and play with quality feet in man‑techniques. NFL Draft Buzz Playmaking ability: In his NFL play so far, he has recorded interceptions and pass breakups, showing the ability to impact games on the back end. PFF

Weaknesses

  • Inconsistent in off‑man and zone coverage: Reports flagged that although strong in press/man, his instincts and fluidity in zone and off‑coverage situations were less developed. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Tackling and physicality against the run or in tight spaces: Some evaluators noted he could improve his tackling consistency and block‑engagement strength. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Technique risk / penalties: Some reports referenced a tendency to grab or hold in press coverage, which could lead to penalties or put him behind early in routes.

  • Still developing: Given his draft position and relative youth, he is seen as a player who has upsides but needs refinement in his game to reach full potential. Bleacher Report

Fit & Outlook

Tyrique Stevenson projects as a high‑potential starting outside corner, especially well‑suited for teams that emphasize physical press/man coverage and want a corner who can challenge receivers at the line of scrimmage.

  • Short term: He should factor heavily into the Bears’ starting cornerback rotation and has the traits to be a contributor early.

  • Mid term: If he refines his zone/off‑man technique, improves in tackling/run support and reduces penalties, he could ascend to being one of the better starting corners in the league.

  • Ceiling vs Floor:

    • Floor: A solid starting outside corner who competes in press/man, contributes pass breakups and holds up reasonably in coverage.

    • Ceiling: A top‑tier shutdown corner who forces game plans to adjust, creates turnovers regularly, and is an anchor of a secondary.

  • Key for his next step: Refining footwork/releases, improving zone/recognition skills, consistency in technique and maintaining his physicality while minimizing penalties.