Hands of Glory: Wide Receivers Making a Mark at the Combine

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604463"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a9ca738a78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mehari had a good camp showcasing his versatility at both DB and WR. When there was a need for DBs, Nega stepped up and took reps at DBs. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, jumping, good speed, and acceleration. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Very good separation quickness due to play strength and athletic ability. Fights through contact during the route. Nega would come back for the catch and attack the ball. Keep an eye on him as his development continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats:</em></strong><em> HT: 5'9 WT: 147.5 Wingspan: 5'11 Hand Size: 8 ¾” 40 YD: 4.94 Shuttle: 4.63 Broad Jump: 8'4 L-Drill: 7.53</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620997"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a9ca738ad8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hicks made a handful of catches that really caught my eye during the 7 v 7 drills. He has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, good change of direction, speed, and acceleration. Good release against press jam and off coverage. He has good separation quickness due to his mental processing and play strength. Hicks has quick feet, and showed that during the L-Drill. Good catching. Very good body control and adjustment. Adjusted to the ball thrown above, plucked the ball out and used his good balance to land on one leg and stay upright. Good performance by the young receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'10 WT: 205 Wingspan: 5'9 ½ Hand Size: 9” 40 YD: 5.2 Shuttle: 4.71 Broad Jump: 8'4 L-Drill: 7.28</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655767"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a9ca738b24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There was a lot to love from McBroom's performance. The freshman receiver has very good athletic ability due to very good jumping, acceleration, good speed, and change of direction. During the 7 v 7 drills, McBroom demonstrated good release. He attacked the press jam consistently and won. He used his good separation quickness due to his athletic ability and play strength. He'd stay physical throughout routes and come up victorious. Good catching and ball tracking skills. After the catch, he used his good change of direction to juke out the DB. Watch out for this young WR as he continues his development! He's off to a great start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'9 WT: 188 Wingspan: 5'11 Hand Size: 8” 40 YD: 4.75 Shuttle: 4.64 Broad Jump: 8'11 L-Drill: 7.35</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664061"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a9ca738b6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Banks had himself a nice outing at the combine. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, good speed, acceleration, and jumping. Banks uses his very quick feet to get the one up on the DB at the line of scrimmage. Uses quick cuts to break into his routes, and used his very good catching to consistently come down with the catch. He'd jump and extend his arms allowing him to make catches thrown way above his head. After the catch, he'll use his very good change of direction to juke out DBs. He had one of the fastest L-Drill times at the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'10 WT: 153 Wingspan: 5'8 Hand Size: 9” 40 YD: 4.77 Shuttle: 4.36 Broad Jump: 8'9 L-Drill: 6.54</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664924"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a9ca738bb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franklin has good size for a possession receiver, however his game speed on the field would say otherwise. He has very good athletic ability due to very good jumping, acceleration, good speed, and change of direction. He'd consistently beat the DB at the line of scrimmage, demonstrating very good release. Very good separation quickness due to his play strength and athletic ability. He'd fight through contact during the route, or outrun the DB. Franklin demonstrated fluid route running throughout the event. Very quick cuts. Very good catching. He demonstrated strong fingertips on some of the catches, and strong hands while being contacted. Great job for the sophomore receiver !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 6'3 WT: 183 Wingspan: 6'3 Hand Size: 9 ¼” 40 YD: 5.15 Shuttle: 4.71 Broad Jump: 8'10 L-Drill: 7.03</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620913"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681a9ca738bf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mehan was consistently catching my eye throughout the event. Whether it was his catching, or fluid route running, he was making a name for himself at the camp. He has very good athletic ability due to very good jumping, acceleration, good change of direction, and speed. Good release at the line of scrimmage. Very good separation quickness. Showed his physicality against the DB to get open. Very good catching, using his hands to pluck the ball out of the air, and held onto the ball while getting contacted. After the catch, he showed his good juke moves. Using dynamic cuts to make DBs miss. This Montrose WR didn't disappoint!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats</em></strong><strong><em>: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'11 WT: 164 Wingspan: 5'10 Hand Size: 8 ¾” 40 YD: 4.95 Shuttle: 4.83 Broad Jump: 8'10 L-Drill: 7.03</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->