Grade
?4.46 SEC
Top Performer20 REPS
Top Performer41.5 INCH
Top Performer123.0 INCH
Top Performer6.45 SEC
Top Performer4.09 SEC
Top Performer11.06 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 31 1/4" Arm Length
- 216LBS. Weight
- 9 3/4" Hands
Overview
Long is a good collegiate receiver who will struggle to make the transition to the next level of football due to his lack of speed, acceleration and quickness. He is a good route-runner and does a good job of reaching out to pluck the ball in his hands. He is a bit tight in the hips and struggles to sink his hips to get in and out of his breaks with a lot of quickness and burst. He does a good job of reading coverages and will settle into the soft spots in zone coverage to provide a good target but is not going to get upfield quickly after the catch and get a lot of yards once the ball is in his hands. He has a chance to compete for one of the final roster spots based on his receiving and route-running skills.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Does not have the top-end speed or explosiveness to separate in man coverage at the next level. A bit stiff in the hips and loses speed in-and-out of breaks. Lacks the athleticism to gain yards after the catch in open space. Despite his size, he does not high-point the ball well and is not a threat in the red zone.
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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. |
