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Grade
4.95 ?
  • 4.48 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 20 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 37.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 122.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 6.44 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 3.90 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 10.75 SEC
    Top Performer
Blue Star  =  Top Performer
  • 5'10" Height
  • 30 1/4" Arm Length
  • 186LBS. Weight
  • 8 7/8" Hands

Overview

Skrine comes from an FCS school and is undersized, but he can flat out run. He has elite recovery speed and quickly closes when the ball is in the air. However, he will struggle to mirror slot receivers as he is a bit tight in the hips and he will get pushed around by bigger receivers at the next level. He also struggles to wade through traffic in run support and will not bring down bigger ball carriers. Skrine is a late round prospect based on his tape, but he could go much earlier if he runs a blazing 40 time.

Analysis

Strengths

Skrine possesses very quick feet and excellent top end speed. Plays disciplined in zone coverage and has the closing burst to jump underneath routes. Can turn and run with anyone, tracks the ball in the air, and has reliable hands to make picks. Hard worker and very coachable.

Weaknesses

Undersized and will be out-muscled by stronger receivers at the next level. Tight hips limit his ability to chance direction quickly. Over aggressive at times and can be fooled by play action. Boxed out by bigger receivers in jump ball situations. Does not have the strength to shed blocks and is a poor tackler.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.
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