From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Missouri CB Toriano Pride Jr.
No. 2 Toriano Pride Jr./CB Missouri 5103/185 (Fourth-year Senior)
Measurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Toriano Pride Jr. 5103/185 9 1/4″ 31″ 75 2/8″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
4.32 1.51 N/A 7.20
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
10’8″ 37 1/2″ N/A
The Good
– Elite straight-line speed
– Exceptional horizontal burst and transition speed
– Highly efficient recovery speed that widens his margin for error
– Outstanding match-and mirror footwork
– Incredibly fluid hips that open without false steps
– Quickly diagnoses the quick passing game
– Natural ball-tracking down the field
– Competitive as a tackler
– Willing and aggressive when coming downhill against the run
The Bad
– Lighter frame for a boundary corner
– Limited strength against more physically imposing matchups
– Shorter arm length restricts catch radius and press-jam capability
– Non-aggressive at the line of scrimmage
– Out-muscled at the top of routes by larger receivers
– Limited catch-point disruption
– Physically hindered in the run game due to a lack of mass
– Often engulfed by perimeter blockers
– Prone to whiffing in the open field
Stats
– 2025 stats: 24 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass deflections, 1 touchdown, 1 fumble recovery, 13 games played
– Career stats: 82 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, 16 pass deflections, 2 touchdowns, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, 52 games played
– Missouri Career stats: 46 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 8 pass deflections, 2 touchdowns, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, 26 games played
– Clemson Career stats: 36 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 8 pass deflections, 26 games played
– 20 receptions allowed (2025)
– 9.7 yards per reception allowed (2025)
– 11.1 missed tackle rate (2025)
Injury History
– No known injury history
Background
– Born December 18th, 2003 (22 years old)
– Transferred to Missouri after spending his first two seasons with Clemson
– Four-star recruit out of East St. Louis and a top-three player in Illinois
– Earned Class 3 first-team All-State on defense at Lutheran North despite playing both ways as a receiver
– Won back-to-back state championships and helped lead his school to another appearance
– Star in track and field with a clocked 7.13s in the 60-meter dash and 23.68s in the 200-meter dash
– Graduated high school early to enroll at Clemson a semester early
– Missed one game in his career after declaring his transfer intent
– Benched during the 2024 season but regained his starting role
– Grew up playing running back from second grade until high school
– Majors in Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
– Had an interest in Engineering coming out of high school before shifting focus
– Avid fan of horror movies, listing The Conjuring, The Purge, The Nun, and The Blair Witch Project as his favorites
– Highly family-oriented, which played a part in his transfer from Clemson to Missouri
Tape Breakdown
Pride lit up the Combine with his blazing 4.32-second 40-yard dash, the best mark among cornerbacks in Indianapolis. He’s more than a straight-line burner, though. His 1.51-second 10-yard split backs up his tape: he has an outstanding initial burst out of his stance.
That instant acceleration lets Pride plant and drive aggressively on underneath routes and recover when he’s beaten off the line. He springs like a rabbit in and out of breaks. Even though he’s undersized for a traditional NFL boundary corner, his long speed and change-of-direction skills give him a legitimate chance to hold up on the perimeter.
Beyond his overall size, Pride’s less-than-ideal arm length is his biggest weakness as a cornerback. With shorter arms, he often struggles to establish first contact in press coverage. He overcompensates with his lower body to stay in phase instead of dictating routes with a strong jam at the line.
His recovery speed is excellent and helps him close the gap when he’s beaten, but his arm length limits his ability to finish at the catch point. Many corners can reach through the receiver’s pocket and punch the ball out; Pride doesn’t have that same margin for error, so he has to rely on near-perfect positioning to make a play.
Against college receivers, his speed allowed him to win more often than not. Against bigger, similarly fast NFL wideouts, he may struggle to hold up consistently.
Although he isn’t particularly aggressive in press coverage, Pride still identifies as a “press-man guy.” He’s confident in his ability to isolate receivers on the outside without much schematic help. While his issues against bigger-bodied wideouts have been noted, he also shows highly effective match-and-mirror skills.
In press, he leans more on footwork than physicality, often playing a soft-press or catch technique. Instead of lunging to strike early, Pride uses his lateral quickness to slide, stay square, and maintain leverage. His hips are fluid, letting him open without crossing his feet or losing his cushion.
His transitional speed is excellent, enabling him to stay glued to the receiver’s hip frequently.
Pride also shows comfort in off-coverage and zone. When playing from depth, he maintains a well-leveraged backpedal. He keeps his chin over his toes and his center of gravity ready for an explosive change of direction.
His eye discipline is excellent. He keys the quarterback’s drop, the receiver’s release, and the route concepts unfolding in his zone.
That vision and pattern recognition are central to his ability to diagnose the quick passing game. He triggers downhill decisively, closes throwing windows, and has the burst to blow up quick-game concepts.
In run support, Pride genuinely takes pride in his effort. His motor runs hot, and he’s a willing participant, working to aggressively set the edge on perimeter runs or fill the alley when needed.
Because of his size, he doesn’t generate much pop on contact, but he shows enough competitiveness to hold his own in physical situations. That mindset and effort should aid his initial push to stick on a roster through his work on special teams.
Conclusion
Pride forced people to take notice of him with a highly impressive Combine performance. After an up-and-down tenure at Clemson, he settled in with the Tigers and, in his final season, showed he was more than just a raw athlete.
His coverage was better than advertised. With his highly fluid athleticism, he can effectively mirror and match receivers in man coverage. He’s not overly physical, but his movement skills widen his margin for error and let him stay attached through the route.
While Pride primarily lined up on the boundary in college, his best fit in the NFL may be inside. His length and overall size are his biggest weaknesses, and a move to the slot would better maximize his elite burst, short-area quickness, and competitive temperament in run support.
A strong stylistic comparison for Pride is Asante Samuel Jr. Both are smaller corners who compensate with electric footwork and lower-body fluidity. Both put a lot of trust in their eyes and show outstanding burst when driving on the football. Neither is at their best playing aggressive two-hand press, but each excels in off-man and quarters-based coverages, where they can key, read, and explode on routes underneath.
NFL Draft Projection: Late Day Three – UDFA
Steelers Depot Draft Grade: 7.5 (Spot Starter)
Grade Range: 7.0 – 8.0
Games Watched: vs. Murray State (2024), vs. South Carolina (2025), vs. UMass (2025), @ Auburn (2025), @ Vanderbilt (2025), vs. Mississippi State (2025), @ Oklahoma (2025)
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