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Grade
58.0 ?
  • 4.60 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 15 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 30.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 112.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 6.95 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 3.98 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 11.47 SEC
    Top Performer
Blue Star  =  Top Performer
  • 5'9" Height
  • 29" Arm Length
  • 186LBS. Weight
  • 9" Hands

Overview

Page is an early-entry junior out of Toledo who is an intriguing prospect given that he flew under the radar throughout his career. He is a very polished receiver on film who won't make any NFL teams purely off athletic ability, but it's obvious in his play that he understands the game and what it takes to succeed at the position. At a meager 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Page doesn't possess elite speed or quickness, but he draws value from his savvy working in the slot to be a dependable option for the quarterback. He would fill in nicely in a West Coast offense and could pressure for playing time in sub packages. He has value as a returner as well and could be selected in the fifth or sixth round.

Analysis

Strengths

Page plays faster than he will likely time, and he has a sense of urgency about him on the field. He is a smooth runner who can snap in and out of his breaks to gain separation, and he is a superb worker of speed cuts in the short passing game. Page employs many tactics that veteran undersized receivers use to gain separation against bigger, faster athletes -- by stemming his routes off the line, varying his speeds in-phase and showing just enough of a wiggle to keep a corner off him and gain separation. He can set up defenders in close areas to either subtly avoid or juke them, and he utilizes his field awareness and natural body control to get the necessary yards after the catch. Page has the skill set of a slower, more polished Eric Weems.

Weaknesses

Page is not a very fast receiver and doesn't display many athletic traits that would separate himself from the next receiver in a camp. He can lose focus at times and will need to learn that catching the ball across the middle in tight areas will be a key component of his ability to contribute.
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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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