espn Scout thinks so:
Pennamon is a Cornerback prospect with adequate length and has a frame to add additional weight and strength. Has the strength to compete though continued development will benefit his ability to play varied coverages. Shows good speed down the field.
Instincts/Recognition
Overall he is a player with excellent awareness and the ability to play this way in all three phases. Does a good job of allowing his instincts to take over in press coverage. Understands route concepts and how to work to position.
Coverage Skills
Plays near the line of scrimmage at times and is effective to support the run. Tackles with leverage and is effective to use his hands and shed blocks. Takes good angles and works with quickness to his leverage point allowing the ball to kick back in.
Run Support
Used often in the slot, uses his athletic ability to take over which helps him to make plays. Good ability to use his hands in the press and match his footwork keeping him in sound position. Plays the ball well and shows good comfort working to the near hip. Development of zone skills will benefit.
Bottom Line
Pennamon is a fluid athlete who shows playmaking skills and has return ability. Fluid in space with good positional awareness, tough in run support with both angles and physicality in his tackles. Continued development of zone skills and polish of his technique gives him Power 5 ability.
Pennamon is a Cornerback prospect with adequate length and has a frame to add additional weight and strength. Has the strength to compete though continued development will benefit his ability to play varied coverages. Shows good speed down the field.
Instincts/Recognition
Overall he is a player with excellent awareness and the ability to play this way in all three phases. Does a good job of allowing his instincts to take over in press coverage. Understands route concepts and how to work to position.
Coverage Skills
Plays near the line of scrimmage at times and is effective to support the run. Tackles with leverage and is effective to use his hands and shed blocks. Takes good angles and works with quickness to his leverage point allowing the ball to kick back in.
Run Support
Used often in the slot, uses his athletic ability to take over which helps him to make plays. Good ability to use his hands in the press and match his footwork keeping him in sound position. Plays the ball well and shows good comfort working to the near hip. Development of zone skills will benefit.
Bottom Line
Pennamon is a fluid athlete who shows playmaking skills and has return ability. Fluid in space with good positional awareness, tough in run support with both angles and physicality in his tackles. Continued development of zone skills and polish of his technique gives him Power 5 ability.
