Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, SAF, Colorado
Size:
Height: 5103
Weight: 184
Arm: 29 ⅝”
Hand: 8 ⅜”
Accomplishments:
Second-Team All-Big 12 (2024)
“Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig is a downhill defender who punches above his weight class and will not shy away from contact at any level or against anybody.”
Strengths:
Physicality
Football IQ
Tenacity and competitiveness
Instinctive blitzer
Concerns:
Athletic profile
Twitch
Size/length
Coverage ability
Film Analysis:
Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig is a downhill safety that punches above his weight class and will not shy away from contact at any level or against anybody. Compact, physical athlete with a natural feel for the game, Silmon-Craig has shown the ability to play both in the box and at extreme depths, making him a versatile chess piece at the next level.
In man, Silmon-Craig flashes good fluidity and quickness when tasked with covering tight ends and ball-carriers. Possesses good footwork and the ability to mirror receivers in short-to-intermediate routes, using his physicality to disrupt timing. While he isn’t the longest, strongest, or most athletic DB, his aggressive approach and competitive toughness help him match up well against bigger targets. However, he can struggle against shiftier slot receivers, as his recovery speed can be classified as below league average at this point in time.
In zone, his instincts stand out as a downhill defender. Silmon-Craig plays with sharp processing skills, recognizing route concepts and reacting quickly to quarterbacks' eyes. He is comfortable operating in split-field safety looks, where his awareness allows him to jump passing lanes and make plays on the ball. He has a strong feel for leverage and positioning, rarely putting himself out of phase in deep coverage. Ball skills are evident, not elite, but he has a knack for getting his hands on passes, whether breaking up throws or capitalizing on turnover opportunities (10 career INTs).
Against the run, he plays much bigger than his frame suggests and has some Jalen Pitre/Budda Baker to his game as undersized safeties that aren’t afraid to mix it up at the line of scrimmage. Willing and active tackler, showing no hesitation in coming downhill to make plays. He takes smart angles in pursuit and delivers solid contact, though he isn’t a thumper that will knock players off their feet. His ability to wrap up and finish is reliable, and he works well in traffic when sifting through blockers (Nebraska). However, he can get outmuscled at times by larger backs, and while his effort isn’t ever a question, his ability to consistently take on more physical runners at the NFL level is a question mark.
Concerns with Silmon-Craig revolve around his size and long speed. While he lacks the prototypical frame of a high-level box safety despite the instincts to help mitigate some of his athletic limitations, there are questions about his ability to consistently match NFL-caliber speed and twitch at all three levels if unable to keep things in front.
Overall, Silmon-Craig projects as a versatile DB who can contribute in multiple ways. His intelligence and toughness project him as a rotational piece with potential to serve as a core four special-teamer right away. While his lack of size and speed may limit his ceiling, his fundamental ability as a good football player, along with his competitive nature, should allow him to carve out a role.
Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Role-Specific Contributor
Written By: Ryan Fowler
Exposures: Cincinnati (2024), Utah (2024), Nebraska (2024)
