Tiquan Underwood
WR Rutgers
Grade
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4.41 SEC
Top Performer
7 REPS
Top Performer
41.5 INCH
Top Performer
129.0 INCH
Top Performer
6.62 SEC
Top Performer
4.11 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'1" Height
- 184LBS. Weight
Overview
Coming into his senior season, Underwood was a mid-round prospect because of his quickness and productivity. But like most of the rest of the Rutgers team, his stock fell early in 2008 because of inconsistent play. The 2007 first team All-Big East selection saw his production almost cut in half this year: 65-1100-7 to 40-494-5. Late in the fall, however, Underwood turned up the volume. His nine catches for 139 yards and three scores in wins against Louisville and North Carolina State helped end the Scarlet Knights' season on an up note. Had an arm span of 32 1/4 inches and a hand span of 8 1/2inches at the combine.
Analysis
Strengths
Positives: Good height for the position. Has enough straight-line speed to make plays deep down the seam. Uses his long arms to block defensive backs in space for a short time. Reliable hands and able to make a move after the catch. Good vision as a runner. Has experience returning kickoffs, should get a chance there. Special teams gunner who works hard to keep punts out of the end zone.
Negatives: Very wiry build. Long strider who lacks suddenness. Does not get off the line very quickly and lacks the strength to get off a jam outside. Likely best as a number three or four receiver out of the slot. Better when facing the quarterback than trying to track the ball over his shoulder. Hustles to get to his target in the run game, but can gets destroyed due to his lack of upper body strength. Seems reluctant to go over the middle, looks to get hit before the ball gets there although he usually makes the catch.
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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. |