Scouting Blog
2021 Senior Bowl Wide Receiver Notes
Ben Skowronek, WR, Notre Dame
-was Notre Dame’s #2 receiver and finished in receiving yards behind Michael Mayer
-6’3 and 224 pounds
-better stats early in his career
-transfer from Northwestern
-decent intermediate route runner
-good hands
-average run blocker
-decent runner after the catch
-average speed
-used on the screen
-more of an outside receiver
Racey McMath, WR, LSU
-wasn’t a big stat producer
-was like LSU’s #4 receiver
-hasn’t played much at LSU
-6’3 224 pounds
-interesting to see if he can play special teams
-hustles on his routes
-needs to cut better on his routes
-lines up in the slot and on the outside but is probably more of an outside receiver
-not a great run blocker
-Has plus speed on tape
-decent runner after the catch
-needs to use his hands better as a blocker
Dez Fitzpatrick, WR, Louisville
-was Louisville’s leading receiver over Tutu Atwell
-big contributor all four years
-6’2 and 210-pound receiver
-didn’t show up big against Notre Dame
-lined up in the slot
-physical blocker
-good foot speed on tape
-very good body control as a route runner
-I like the intensity how he runs his routes
Marquez Stevenson, WR, Houston
-was Houston’s #3 receiver
-had four touchdown catches
-was most productive his sophomore and junior year
-6’0 190-pound receiver
-has experience returning kicks and a little experience returning punts
-lined up in the slot and on the outside
-great speed
-average blocker
-more of a slot receiver
-I’d like him to be sharper on his routes
-decent hands
D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
-was Western Michigan’s leading receiver
-5’9 height, 190 pounds
-I think he was hurt in 2019
-very good kick returner
-three-star recruit out of high school
-played cornerback for the Broncos as well
-track star as well
Austin Watkins Jr., WR, UAB
-leading receiver for UAB
-6’3 210 pounder
-best year was in 2019
-two-year starter
-average getting off the LOS
-good speed
-not a full route tree at UAB
-good runner after the catch
-more of an outside receiver
-decent hands
-not afraid to go over the middle
Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee
-Tennessee’s leading receiver
-6’2 210 pounds
-Canadian
-three-year starter, equally productive all three years
-has a good toe drag
-good hands
-can flash some route running ability
Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State
-season cancelled because of coronavirus
-two-year starter in 2018 & 2019
-5’10 and 175 pounds so projects as a slot guy
-kick returner
-played in the slot at SDS
-has good foot speed
-has good angling as a run blocker for a little guy
Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina
-was the Gamecocks leading receiver
-5’10 190 pounds
-productive all four years
-played mostly in the slot, but also ran on the outside
-average route runner
-needs to get stronger as a blocker
-can highpoint the ball
-very good at coming up with 50-50 balls
-decent hands
Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
-probably a Day Two pick
-was the Cowboys leading receiver and was very productive
-6’0 and 190 pounds
-highly productive for three years
-needs to be a sharper as a route runner
-very good hands
-played mostly on the outside
-deep threat
-not as much of a run blocker
Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
-was productive his sophomore and junior year but didn’t play his senior year.
-will be interesting to see what his height and weight are in Mobile.
-opted out of his SR year
-6’4 height
-good hands
-can highpoint the ball on jump balls
-played mostly on the outside
-average blocker
-good route runner
Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
-probably a first or second round pick
-almost had 1,000 yards receiving and was Florida’s leading receiver
-had 10 touchdown catches
-6’0 and 193 pounds
-lined up in the slot mostly
-needs to be sharper in his route running
-deep threat from the slot
-decent runner after the catch
-used as a runner on jet sweeps
-great speed
-hot and cold as a route runner but is advanced in the area for a college receiver.
Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida
-was the Gator’s #2 receiver
-had 9 TD catches
-6’4 218 pounds
-was at Ohio State as a freshman but quickly transferred closer to home at Florida
-crafty route runner
-more of an outside guy
-has little trouble getting off the line of scrimmage
-good hands
Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
-had 1,000+ yards receiving in 2020
-5’10 210 pounds
-was Clemson’s leading receiver
-is a bit of a one-year wonder, but has played all four years
-sometimes needs to work on his balance
-more of a slot guy
-sharp on his routes
-good speed to take the top off the defense
-deep threat
Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State
-was decently productive freshman to junior year
-6’1 200 pounds
-senior bowl will be key to seeing where he was at
-lined up on the outside mostly but did sometimes line up in the slot
-didn’t run a full route tree at ASU
-good speed
-still needs to be sharper on his routes
-good hands in traffic
Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
-was the Tigers #2 receiver
-had a good 882 yards receiving with 7 touchdowns
-6’0 210 pounds
-a bit of a one-year wonder
-average route runner
-good speed
-can take the top off the defense
-lines up all over but mostly an outside guy
-hands are a concern
