PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smooth athlete as inside/outside target, but lacking explosiveness and top-end speed. He glides downfield, stemming routes without losing speed, but isn't a true vertical threat. Short-area burst to separate or elude tacklers underneath is a little disappointing. He flashes ball skills outside the numbers, but his catch focus is a major issue when anticipating coverage or contact. He hasn't displayed enough competitiveness in contested catch battles and is probably better off playing on the periphery instead of the slot. He has some punt return value, but it's hard to envision quarterbacks having enough trust in him to make a roster.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
