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Teams concerned Alabama S Lester can't cover
Robert Lester - DB - Alabama Crimson Tide
Jan. 26, 2013 - 8:50 AM ET

Alabama S Robert Lester "struggled throughout the week" at Senior Bowl practices, and there are reportedly concerns inside the NFL that he may project as no better than a backup pro safety.

Lester played "high" in Mobile with a "choppy backpedal," struggling to change directions. The worry is that Lester can't play the pass. Lester's box score stats impress with 14 career interceptions, but they're not indicative of his on-field coverage skills. He has more work to do in the pre-draft phase.