2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dez Bryant
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Strengths: Above average height Good muscle definition Great hands Will come back to the quarterback and present a window Dominant on jump balls Attacks ball at apex Gets off line of scrimmage Coordinated and can adjust to the ball Knows how to set up a receiver and flip their hips Athletic Nice sideline awareness Tough to tackle Explosive punt returner Good running vision Decent amount of upside
Weaknesses: Route running is still suspect Rounds off digs and deep outs Not very fast Lacks deep speed Could be more elusive Doesn't always generate maximum YAC Needs to eat up cushion more quickly in off man Needs to work on reading coverages as he does not always identify the zone A little sluggish coming out of breaks
Summary: Bryant is a talented receiver, but he doesn't seem to project as a No. 1 wideout at the next level. He has the skill set of a dominant No. 2 who can really help a quarterback in the red zone and on third down.
Player Comparison: Chad Ochocinco. Ochocinco and Bryant have very similar builds and great ball skills, but unfortunately lack above average speed.
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Summary: Bryant is a talented receiver, but he doesn't seem to project as a No. 1 wideout at the next level. He has the skill set of a dominant No. 2 who can really help a quarterback in the red zone and on third down.
Player Comparison: Chad Ochocinco. Ochocinco and Bryant have very similar builds and great ball skills, but unfortunately lack above average speed.
RELATED LINKS:
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Matt's | Walt's
2010 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings
2010 NFL Draft Scouting Reports