2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jacob Harris
Perhaps one of the biggest draft sleepers, Jacob Harris has significant size and speed. At 6’5” with a monstrous wingspan he has the tools to become a great receiver in the league.
Perhaps one of the biggest draft sleepers, Jacob Harris has significant size and speed. At 6’5” with a monstrous wingspan he has the tools to become a great receiver in the league.
Derrick Barnes kept teams guessing during a college career where he played multiple roles at Purdue. That same versatility will make Barnes a valuable Day 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. His ability to play both inside and outside linebacker and rush off the edge will surely earn him some interest. The team that takes a chance will get a flexible playmaker who knows how to wreck both phases of an offense.
The 2021 NFL Draft class lacks the star power the previous class had. However, one name not getting enough attention is Virginia Tech’s Khalil Herbert.
Alex Leatherwood is an extremely experienced offensive lineman who has been at the forefront of some controversy this draft cycle. The debate on him is whether or not he should be making a switch from guard to tackle once in the NFL.
John Bates has the potential to make it as a classic ‘Y’ tight end or H-Back at the next level, provided teams aren’t fooled by his lack of production at Boise State. He’s got late-round steal potential for an NFL franchise ready to coach up a prospect.
In a loaded safety class, James Wiggins has really not gotten much media attention. After starting for Cincinnati in 2018, Wiggins has had a bit of an injury-riddled career. After missing the 2019 season, he led the Bearcats’ defense to a New Year’s Six Bowl in 2020. Wiggins is a superb playmaker at the safety spot, but will his style translate to the NFL? Let’s dive in.
Tony Poljan has the raw physical gifts that should convince a team to take a leap of faith during the late rounds of the 2021 NFL draft. A former college quarterback who converted to tight end, Poljan has tremendous upside but needs a lot of work to refine his game. Even so, you can bet more than a few coaches will be tempted by a versatile pass-catcher who will be a size mismatch in the pros.
Coxie played two games in the 2020 season before opting out and declaring for the NFL draft. His 2018 and 2019 seasons were impressive as he put up 72 catches for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018, and 76 catches for 1,276 yards for nine touchdowns in 2019. He’s not going to be a burner with his speed but he has the size and wingspan to be a contested catch/big body receiver at the NFL level. Coxie has shown production throughout his college career and has play-making skills some NFL teams will covet.
Carlos Basham Jr. is being mocked all over the place, and for good reason. He’s one of the most polarizing players to scout in this draft class. There are some real inconsistencies, paired with some serious flashes of a special player.
Whop Philyor is a receiver, whose name has not been mentioned much among national news outlets, but he has received plenty of attention among draft groups. He can provide intriguing value from the slot in the later rounds. Let’s take a look at his skill set.
Earning first-team all-pro honors in 2019, Jay Tufele registered 41 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 13 games with the USC Trojans. An intriguing option for any NFL team early on day three of the draft, he is a diamond in the rough prospect amongst a weak interior defensive line class.
Frank Darby was supposed to have a breakout senior season as the number one receiver at Arizona State following in Brandon Aiyuk’s footsteps. However, injuries did not allow Darby to have that opportunity. He is a risky pick for NFL teams without much recent tape but boasts a lot of potential as a prospect. Let’s take a look at Darby’s skillset.
Perhaps one of the biggest draft sleepers, Jacob Harris has significant size and speed. At 6’5” with a monstrous wingspan he has the tools to become a great receiver in the league.
Derrick Barnes kept teams guessing during a college career where he played multiple roles at Purdue. That same versatility will make Barnes a valuable Day 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. His ability to play both inside and outside linebacker and rush off the edge will surely earn him some interest. The team that takes a chance will get a flexible playmaker who knows how to wreck both phases of an offense.
The 2021 NFL Draft class lacks the star power the previous class had. However, one name not getting enough attention is Virginia Tech’s Khalil Herbert.
Alex Leatherwood is an extremely experienced offensive lineman who has been at the forefront of some controversy this draft cycle. The debate on him is whether or not he should be making a switch from guard to tackle once in the NFL.
John Bates has the potential to make it as a classic ‘Y’ tight end or H-Back at the next level, provided teams aren’t fooled by his lack of production at Boise State. He’s got late-round steal potential for an NFL franchise ready to coach up a prospect.
In a loaded safety class, James Wiggins has really not gotten much media attention. After starting for Cincinnati in 2018, Wiggins has had a bit of an injury-riddled career. After missing the 2019 season, he led the Bearcats’ defense to a New Year’s Six Bowl in 2020. Wiggins is a superb playmaker at the safety spot, but will his style translate to the NFL? Let’s dive in.
Tony Poljan has the raw physical gifts that should convince a team to take a leap of faith during the late rounds of the 2021 NFL draft. A former college quarterback who converted to tight end, Poljan has tremendous upside but needs a lot of work to refine his game. Even so, you can bet more than a few coaches will be tempted by a versatile pass-catcher who will be a size mismatch in the pros.
Coxie played two games in the 2020 season before opting out and declaring for the NFL draft. His 2018 and 2019 seasons were impressive as he put up 72 catches for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018, and 76 catches for 1,276 yards for nine touchdowns in 2019. He’s not going to be a burner with his speed but he has the size and wingspan to be a contested catch/big body receiver at the NFL level. Coxie has shown production throughout his college career and has play-making skills some NFL teams will covet.
Carlos Basham Jr. is being mocked all over the place, and for good reason. He’s one of the most polarizing players to scout in this draft class. There are some real inconsistencies, paired with some serious flashes of a special player.
Whop Philyor is a receiver, whose name has not been mentioned much among national news outlets, but he has received plenty of attention among draft groups. He can provide intriguing value from the slot in the later rounds. Let’s take a look at his skill set.
Earning first-team all-pro honors in 2019, Jay Tufele registered 41 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 13 games with the USC Trojans. An intriguing option for any NFL team early on day three of the draft, he is a diamond in the rough prospect amongst a weak interior defensive line class.
Frank Darby was supposed to have a breakout senior season as the number one receiver at Arizona State following in Brandon Aiyuk’s footsteps. However, injuries did not allow Darby to have that opportunity. He is a risky pick for NFL teams without much recent tape but boasts a lot of potential as a prospect. Let’s take a look at Darby’s skillset.
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