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A shorter compact wide out who looks a little thicker than his 185-pound frame would indicate. Missed most of the 2010 season with a foot injury, but returned in 2011 for his most productive year at Fresno State.
Exhibits good short area quickness and initial burst off the line. Plays both inside and out, and possesses a good feel setting up his routes underneath. Keep his feet under him, can drop his pad level and quickly accelerate out of his breaks. Showcases a good use of shoulder/head fakes to set up defenders and plays very fast in tight areas. Is also a pretty good route runner on the outside. Stems his routes well at full speed, drops his pad level and initially can get out of his breaks. Knows how to separate on the quick out and adjust to the football.
Is a natural catcher of the football who has some savvy to his game working his way open and adjusting to the catch. Is a tough kid who is willing to work the middle of the field and will get up and attack the football. Lets the ball get into his body too often underneath, but secures the ball quickly and showcases the initial suddenness to slip a defender and accelerate. Gets up to speed quickly and showcases good straight-line speed. Isn't as shifty when trying to avoid the bump off the line, as he has a tendency to really run around corners on the outside. But exhibits very good straight-line speed with the ability to get behind and track the football vertically.
Is a big threat on special teams as well. Is a gifted return man who accelerates quickly, has a good feel and has the quick's to make defenders miss. Plus he's a tough gunner, who will get down the field and tackle. Isn't the kind of size/speed guy you want at the position at the next level, but it says a lot about his toughness.
Impression: Is limited a bit by his size, but is the kind of cat-quick slot guy with great ball skills who can make a living in the NFL. The major positive with him is that he also has very good speed as well.
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