Cowboys to get a visit from a safety

[sbk92]

By Calvin Watkins


Da'Norris Searcy, a safety from North Carolina, is scheduled to visit Valley Ranch.

Searcy is projected as a strong safety and could be drafted anywhere from the third-to-fifth round. Scouts Inc. has him ranked as the ninth best safety in the draft and NFL Draft Scout ranks him fifth.

Searcy has already visited seven NFL teams and his Pro Day is scheduled for March 31.

At the national scouting combine, Searcy had the second longest arms, measured at 33 1/2 and lifted 225 pounds 27 times.

The Cowboys of course have expressed an interest in bringing back Gerald Sensabaugh as their starting strong safety, but as an unrestricted free agent he's going to test the market before anything can be finalized with the Cowboys.

 

[sbk92]

Da'Norris Searcy
S, North Carolina

Overall grade: 5.9
Position rank: 6
Height: 5-10 5/8
Weight: 216
40-yard dash: 4.63

War Room analysis
Strengths: Searcy is a versatile and productive athlete with the ability to cover tight ends and slot receivers well in man coverage. Reads the quarterback pass well and has the speed to close in on passes in front of him. Flashes quick closing burst and is a strong tackler at the point of attack. Is dangerous in the kick-return game.

Weaknesses: Lacks the athletic ability to stay with wide receivers who are quick and agile. Does not break up passes, but rather makes the tackle after the catch in man coverage. Will get a little overaggressive as a tackler, which leads to missing tackles.

Bottom line: Searcy has some impressive athleticism and production, and he has the talent to become a starter with a few seasons of development. Look for him to find time on special teams right away, however.

 

[cmd34]

Pass.

 

[Midswat]

Sounds like Church.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Pass.

Gets passed on a lot.