DeAndre Hopkins 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Player: DeAndre Hopkins
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Clemson
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 214 lbs
Arm Length: 33 3/8”
Hands: 10”
40 Time: 4.55
Strengths
Solid route-runner used in the short, intermediate, and deep games. Does a nice job creating separation and setting up defensive backs with head fakes and quick moves. Possesses strong hands in traffic. Snatches throws with his hands. Catches and extends his long arms to make a big radius. Controls body on catches and pluck the ball out of the air, keeping both feet in-bounds on the sideline. Crafty stalk blocker, often times aligning himself perfectly between the defender and the ball carrier in the running game.
Weaknesses
Average size receiver need to add bulk to his frame. Must prove his ability to use his hands to beat press coverage off the line against NFL caliber corners. Does not possess elite top end speed needed to stretch the field as an outside receiver. Make too many lateral moves after the catch, instead of heading upfield. Need to be more consistently physical in the blocking game at the next level.
Overall
While at Clemson, Hopkins produced consistently using his NFL body and hands. His 10 inch hands and long arms gives him and added advantage in catching the football. He is considered the best hands catching receivers in this year’s draft. Hopkins shows the versatility to play inside and outside as a receiver. This versatility will makes him a draft day gem.
Draft Range: Late 1st – Early 2nd
Interested Teams: Rams, Vikings, Panthers, Patriots
NFL Player Comparison: Roddy White
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