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Photo of Rueben Randle
Grade
83.0 ?
  • 4.55 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 15 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 31.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 121.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 6.99 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.36 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 11.78 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'3" Height
  • 33" Arm Length
  • 210LBS. Weight
  • 9 1/2" Hands

Overview

Randle is an early-entry junior out of LSU who has become a late riser in this year's class. He burst onto the scene in the past year-and-a -alf as the go-to option for LSU's quarterbacks and was limited by inconsistent quarterback play all year. He is an impressive athlete and stands to significantly increase his value if he can showcase it leading up to the draft.

Analysis

Strengths

Randle is a tall receiver who is well put together, more so than his frame would suggest. He displays good balance throughout his route and leans on his defender well to create separation at the breakoff point. He is learning how to work routes downfield and is a strong catcher of both high and low balls. He has good flexibility in his routes to turn to the ball and really came along as a junior with his overall field awareness and ability to diagnose coverages to find his spots in zones.

Weaknesses

Randle is still developing many of his skills and will be more a "betting on the come" prospect. He still looked uncomfortable running some routes within his route tree and isn't to a point where he is actively thinking about how to sell his corner on every play to lend to his own separation. He will take his eye off the ball across the middle and is inconsistent with his physicality. He isn't a real sudden, explosive mover and could be blanketed early on in his career.
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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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