Inside The Numbers: Chamarri Conner Having All-ACC Season

Chamarri Conner Virginia Tech
Chamarri Conner is having a breakout season, and he’s only a sophomore. (Jon Fleming)

Chamarri Conner is having a great season.  Your eyes have told you that already, and now I’ll hit you with some PFF (Pro Football Focus) stats to prove it.

Conner plays whip for Tech.  PFF considers that to be a nickel-corner position, so they list him as a cornerback, though I’d personally list him as a safety.  That’s fine.  I can compare him to other ACC players at both positions, and I’ll even throw in linebacker for good measure since sometimes he lines up as an OLB.

The ratings for players with 100+ snaps on the season:

Conner as a Cornerback: No. 2 rated player in the ACC, behind only Dane Jackson of Pitt.  For what it’s worth, Jermaine Waller is the No. 4 rated corner in the ACC, with Caleb Farley at No. 11.

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