Take a look at the safety draft prospect out of Ohio State, Vonn Bell.
Ohio State Buckeyes safety Vonn Bell (11) during the Battlefrog Fiesta Bowl game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Travis Benjamin leaps to celebrate his touchdown catch with Melvin Gordon during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Travis Benjamin leaps to celebrate his touchdown catch with Melvin Gordon during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Adrian Phillips tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Adrian Phillips tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Mike Williams makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass
Mike Williams makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass
Minnesota wide receiver K.J. Maye, top, is tackled by Ohio State safety Vonn Bell during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 28-14. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Darius Philon celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Darius Philon celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Travis Benjamin makes a play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass
Travis Benjamin makes a play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Vonn Bell (11) is seen in action during the NCAA college football playoff national championship game against the Oregon Ducks on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
Ohio State defensive back Vonn Bell (11) runs after intercepting a pass intended for Penn State wide receiver Matt Zanellato (80) during the first quarter an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Desmond King and Tre Boston tackle New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Desmond King and Tre Boston tackle New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Tom Brady and Philip Rivers speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tom Brady and Philip Rivers speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
*In order to familiarize fans with some of the top names in the 2016 NFL Draft, Chargers.com will be highlighting a different prospect each weekday leading up to the first day of the draft on April 28th. *
We continue the series with a scouting report of Ohio State FS Vonn Bell.
Name: Vonn Bell
School: Ohio State
Height: 5-11
Weight: 199 pounds
Position: FS
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Vonn Bell made a name for himself at Ohio State as one of the best cover safeties in the nation.
In fact, he is so good in coverage that some pundits believe he'd be a shutdown cornerback in the NFL as well.
A smooth athlete with superb instincts, Bell constantly makes plays on the ball by attacking it at its apex. The rangy safety not only patrols the middle of the field in zone coverage, but can also stay stride for stride one-on-one with both tight ends and slot receivers.
Bell was highly productive for the Buckeyes, totaling 176 tackles, 15 passes defensed and nine interceptions over three seasons. He helped Ohio State capture the national title in 2014 with a career-year in 2014, recording 92 tackles, six interceptions and six passes defensed.
Some pundits would like to see Bell be more aggressive as a tackler, particularly against the run. Nonetheless, he is an elite playmaker in coverage who figures to make a difference against the pass right off the bat.
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