Mr. Irrelevant
IBL Representative
How the heck does this guy not have a thread of his own already? He's almost certain to have his name called on Friday.
PFF ranks him as a "top 5" WR from this draft class and at #35 overall on their Top 250 big board, and Matt Harmon's numbers paint a picture of a guy with an impressive route tree, an average or better success rate against most types of coverage, and excellent hands.
NFL.com's prospect summary:
STRENGTHS
Has desired NFL size. Targeted by his quarterbacks at a high rate over last three seasons and was up to the challenge. Consistently productive. Averaged over 20 yards per catch over last two seasons and 31 of his 122 catches went for 25-plus yards. Finished with 29 touchdowns over three seasons. Strong ball tracker who can adjust to off-target deep balls and run under them. Can sell cornerback on the vertical route and then break it off suddenly while working back to the throw. Natural, reliable hands catcher who snatches the ball away from his body. Able to make contested catches. Uses plus balance and footwork to accelerate out of his breaks and create separation. Improved his release against press coverage by varying approaches and improving initial footwork. Gets upfield immediately after the catch and has size to finish with an extra yard or two tacked on. Played in scheme that required him to be a willing and competitive run blocker. Team captain. Willing to play with pain. Missed two games due to high ankle sprain, but came back early and played hurt over final three games of the season.
WEAKNESSES
His gaudy yards per catch numbers are a function of Rutgers play-action passing attack more than his speed deep. Rarely outruns cornerbacks and struggles to get over the top and stack them. Is a little too upright into his routes and hip stiffness limits ability to run sharp out-breaking and in-breaking routes. Has had his struggles against physical, press-man cover men with length. Was completely ineffective and nearly shut out in 2014 against Michigan States Trae Waynes. Scouts have concerns regarding Carroo's personal character and reliability. Suspended two games for his role in a simple assault charge involving a domestic dispute and missed the first half of the first game after being suspended for missing curfew.
Unlike many of this year's draft class of WRs whom I see as complementary pieces, I think Carroo has the skillset to be a team's #1 option, even if his ceiling is somewhat lower than "future fantasy stud". IMO if he keeps his head on straight, I think he easily can become one of this class' top 5, and it wouldn't surprise me that much to see him become the most productive WR in the Class of 2016. What say you all?
PFF ranks him as a "top 5" WR from this draft class and at #35 overall on their Top 250 big board, and Matt Harmon's numbers paint a picture of a guy with an impressive route tree, an average or better success rate against most types of coverage, and excellent hands.
NFL.com's prospect summary:
STRENGTHS
Has desired NFL size. Targeted by his quarterbacks at a high rate over last three seasons and was up to the challenge. Consistently productive. Averaged over 20 yards per catch over last two seasons and 31 of his 122 catches went for 25-plus yards. Finished with 29 touchdowns over three seasons. Strong ball tracker who can adjust to off-target deep balls and run under them. Can sell cornerback on the vertical route and then break it off suddenly while working back to the throw. Natural, reliable hands catcher who snatches the ball away from his body. Able to make contested catches. Uses plus balance and footwork to accelerate out of his breaks and create separation. Improved his release against press coverage by varying approaches and improving initial footwork. Gets upfield immediately after the catch and has size to finish with an extra yard or two tacked on. Played in scheme that required him to be a willing and competitive run blocker. Team captain. Willing to play with pain. Missed two games due to high ankle sprain, but came back early and played hurt over final three games of the season.
WEAKNESSES
His gaudy yards per catch numbers are a function of Rutgers play-action passing attack more than his speed deep. Rarely outruns cornerbacks and struggles to get over the top and stack them. Is a little too upright into his routes and hip stiffness limits ability to run sharp out-breaking and in-breaking routes. Has had his struggles against physical, press-man cover men with length. Was completely ineffective and nearly shut out in 2014 against Michigan States Trae Waynes. Scouts have concerns regarding Carroo's personal character and reliability. Suspended two games for his role in a simple assault charge involving a domestic dispute and missed the first half of the first game after being suspended for missing curfew.
Unlike many of this year's draft class of WRs whom I see as complementary pieces, I think Carroo has the skillset to be a team's #1 option, even if his ceiling is somewhat lower than "future fantasy stud". IMO if he keeps his head on straight, I think he easily can become one of this class' top 5, and it wouldn't surprise me that much to see him become the most productive WR in the Class of 2016. What say you all?
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