I get your sceptaeism but he was and is ranked as the top CB and the 3rd overall best JUCO in the country by all 3 recruiting sites (ESPN, Rivals and 24/7) and yes, that’s with only 5 games played. If he played in all games, he’d no doubt been an JUCO all American.
From all the articles written on him, he chose to sit out one year (redshirt year) and then had a mix of being hurt and purposely missing his final 3 games to focus on grades, which is why he only played 5 games. But those few games was enough for the Big 3 recruiting sites to tab him as the best CB and 3rd overall player in the country for JUCOs. He clearly has the talent.
Now I do agree, I don’t see him beating out Bootle or Cam Taylor-Britt. But with his talent level, he should be able to compete for the nickel down CB/safety spot. Him locking down that spot wouldn’t surprise me a bit.