David Bell Purdue Scouting Report

David Bell receiver Purdue. Stands 6'2" and weights 205 pounds. Played in only 29 games but still made 232 catches for 2946 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Purdue plays football? And I thought all they did was chicken. Well it looks like they can produce an NFL quality Z receiver.

Bell is a good route runner who knows tricks to improve his trade and can run any receiver route. However, NFL refs aren't gonna let him get away with his hand usage.

Bell went to the Mr. Miyagi school of catching footballs, snatching the balls from the air like he was catching flies. His large wingspan helps him make circus catches.

He relies of tricks and moves to get open and he has just enough speed for defenders to back off a little at the line. However he struggles against good man defenders.

Expect him to come off the field on running plays. Bell does better at out playing the defender downfield and picking up yards than he does at turning short passes into big plays.

He projects as a day 2 prospect and his reported NFL comparisons Rashod Bateman and Joshua Palmer. His combine is going to be important because it could price him out of the Patriots draft range. 

Hawaii Working On Getting Back Into Football Shape After Todd Graham

So there's been a lot going on since December for the rainbow warriors of Hawaii. The Todd Graham era came to an end after only two seasons and a huge controversy. And former quarterback Chang was brought in to be the new head coach.

Coach Chang has his work cut out for him. He has to rebuild the Hawaii coaching staff, hiring people that he knows. The problem is there wasn't a lot of time to get a staff together. Especially with trying to get players to sign.

Hawaii has their walk on tryout day coming up. They have had some signings. And they're trying to convince people in the transfer portal that Hawaii is a school that will be looking for it's third straight bowl game invite.

The good news is throughout last season until Todd Graham left, the team lost 19 players but has been able to sign 15 players. Hawaii has plenty of scholarships the question is are they gonna recruit local or will they try to bring in some national guys from the portal? The season is coming and Hawaii needs to make sure they have a team together for spring ball.

Skyy Moore Receiver Westen Michigan Scouting Report.

Skyy Moore Western Michigan receiver standing 5'10" and weighting 195 pounds. In 30 games he made 170 catches for 2473 yards and 16 touchdowns.

A high school corner with burner speed at the slot position. He could be used in the Z depending on how teams view him. He gets separation and has the agility to make change direction without losing speed. And is dangerous after he makes the catch, knowing how to slide out of tackles.

Moore has a good route tree and doesn't drop the ball. One of the concerns for Moore is how does he do against better competition. That will have an impact on his draft stock.

Blocking needs to be developed, might be a liability early in the run game. Can catch the deep pass but he's not going to climb and get it. Plus he has a habit of catching the ball with his body down field. And he's not likely to have the same deep production at the next level.

His NFL comparisons are Sterling Shepard and Philip Dorsett. Moore isn't going to be a number one in this league. Any team that drafts him with that expectation is going to be disappointed as he will only put up Philip Dorsett numbers. He does have the natural ability with development to become a number 2. A good projection would be taking him in the third round.

Romeo Doubs Receiver Nevada Scouting Report

Romeo Doubs Nevada stands 6'2" and weights a thin 200 pounds. Played in 43 games where he made 225 catches for 3322 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also returned 37 punts for a 12.5 yard average with a touchdown.

An average route runner with room for improvement, who has burner speed. Has speed and quickness to get separation but struggles against faster corners. Has the acceleration to win at the line. He's a danger once he gets the ball.

Comes down with contested catches. Past history of the dropsies and occasional bricks for hands. Needs to improve on his catching technique. Does a good job with ball location.

Has the versatility to play the Z, Y, and X or split end, slot, and flanker roles. His natural abilities make him a risk of a home run regardless where he lines up. He brings some return experience and special teams value.

Needs development with his blocking and his footwork is a bit raw. Lines up primarily on the right side of the line. Needs to fill out his frame. His NFL comparison is Quintez Cephus and he projects as a day 2 selection.  

Justyn Ross Clemson Scouting Report.

Justyn Ross receiver Clemson stands 6'4" and weights 205 pounds. Ross played 38 games with 158 catches for 2379 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Has the build of an X but plays more like a Z or slot. Limited routes, runs short to intermediate routes well and has played a good amount of time from the slot. He should excell in the quick game. He has big Play potential from screens and other short passes.

Has a habit of focus drops. Ross doesn't get separation down field but gets it in the underneath routes. He uses his size to get yards after the catch.

He has little problems high pointing the ball with his large catch radius. Consted catches aren't an issue. He's also aware enough to know when his quarterback is in trouble. Good blocking, may knock a defender or two on their backside. 

Ross's past neck or back surgery may scare off some teams. His health evaluation will be huge. Ross should be a third round selection, with a good combine maybe a second. His NFL comparisons are Marvin Jones, Tee Higgins and Allen Lazard.

Receiver John Metchie Scouting Report

John Metchie III was an Alabama wideout who stands 6' tall and breaks the scales at 195 pounds of crimson. He played in 30 games, catching 155 of his targets. He put up 2081 yards and 14 touchdowns during his college career. And he's coming from the Bill Belichick equivalent of the NCAA.

Writer's quick note: He's from Alabama so he's gotta have good chemistry with Mac Jones, right? That's all I hear about him from Patriots nation. Tell me something else. If the Patriots had cut N'keal Harry last season, would we of heard that from Panthers or Buccaneers fans because they had former Patriots quarterbacks? Not saying that Mac and Metchie don't have it, I'm just not a fan of hearing about practice chemistry, which is mainly all I hear. I prefer game day chemistry because it's more reliable. And now on to the report.

Teams may want to wait a year before trying to make him the number one. Having him as a second or third option seems like a better use for him. Especially since there's no guarantee how much of the off-season programs he'll miss.

Metchie had an issue with drops this season but according to Charlie Parent, "everyone there had that issue." He's not known consistently for reaching for passes. Means there shouldn't be a lot of him tipping passes to defenders.

Can make contested catches but that's not his game. And he will make circus catches but prefers safer catches closer to the quarterback. He's usually reliable in traffic. Plus he stays aware to the quarterback and will be a security blanket.

Good route runner with a decent tree, who could use some next level fine tuning. His route running is aided by his acceleration and agility. However, his separation ability was reportedly inconsistent. Sounds like either a mental thing or a lack of effort. When he's on, he gives defenders headaches.

May get jammed by bigger DBs but should win otherwise. And his acceleration should make him a major player in a team's quick passing attack.

Metchie has skills and can get Y.A.C. but that's a receivers job. The question is how good is he? Some look at him and think he's gonna be a beast and others think he left yards on the field.

He doesn't have elite burner speed but he's got enough to play the Z or the slot and can be used in the X. Teams wanting him to play the X may have him put on some pounds. Metchie didn't play in the slot as much as he could've but just like almost every receiver I will be writing about, he can play anywhere. The Patriots might even use him in the backfield the way they used Patterson.

While he doesn't have his size, Metchie may be a better blocker than N'keal Harry. Teams who like their receivers blocking will appreciate him. He'll be a valuable piece on a team that relies on the play action.

One major issue for concern is he's coming off a torn ACL. The Patriots know all about receivers with bad legs. There's still stories about what if with Malcolm Mitchell. Although he could possibly go higher, there's enough predictions of him being a third rounder that I'm saying he will go in the second round.

His reported NFL comparisons are Justin Jefferson and Tyreek Hill. From everything I read, he's nowhere near Hill's speed, so they have to be talking about his game. To everyone talking about his chemistry with Mac, does anyone know if Mac Jones is campaigning for him?

Receiver Garrett Wilson Ohio State Scouting Report

Garrett Wilson Ohio State an average 6' 188 pounds receiver build. The buckeye played in 32 games where he caught 143 passes for 2213 yards and 23 touchdowns. Unlike his teammate, Wilson can be more than just a member of the receiving depth chart, returning 33 punts for a measly 6.2 yard average.

Good route runner who excells in the quick game. He's willing to lay out but will drop the ball when he shouldn't. Might be thinking about contact or running. Whatever the problem, it should be coachable.

Wilson's separation ability is second to none. And good luck catching him in space. He's going to get yac if the defender isn't on his game. To make things worse on defenses, Wilson can be alternated and moved around the field, so he provides game planning nightmares. Plus Wilson can get down dirty and block.

Wilson is occasionally out muscled, especially in press. He also may not have the speed to be a true X. For all the good Wilson brings, he needs to be fine tuned. He may not be a number one in year one as he needs development but he should breakout in his sophomore year with proper coaching.

His NFL comparisons are Mecole Hardman, D.J. Moore and Stefon Diggs. Names that should make Patriots fans happy to add to the roster. Of course any team would do well to add him. He's expected to be gone in the first two rounds. I think his value makes him a better choice than his Ohio State counterpart.

Chris Olave Scouting Report

Chris Olave wide receiver coming from Ohio State stands 6'1" and weights 190 pounds. He played in 38 games, catching 175 passes for 2702 yards with 35 TDs. He has some experience as a return man but not enough to be worth listing, he also has experience on the hands team.

Olave's route tree and route running ability makes him a danger on every blade of grass. It also helps him get separation. While he didn't have drops, don't expect him to layout for the ball like a Welker or Edelman.

The three sport athlete has the agility and acceleration to excel in a quick pass timing offense. Expect a track race once he catches the ball, he's not going to do anything fancy to get y.a.c. yardage. And he may not fight off tackles.

He can play both outside and in the slot. I think he would be a good fit as a Z receiver. He's another plug and play receiver for all 32 teams. Even though he's over six foot, I don't see him as a permanent X receiver, even if he has the ability to play it.

He could use to improve his catch radius on the outside and needs development with high pointing the ball. His blocking is also reportedly under par for a receiver. His physicality and his contested catch abilities have also been called into question. 

His NFL comparisons are Calvin Ridley, Will Fuller, Tyler Lockett, and CeeDee Lamb. He projects as a top 50 pick but there are some who think there is enough concern that he could fall to day three. His combine and what scouts see in tape are going to make for an interesting landing spot.

If you're looking for more reports on him, Bleacher Report, The Draft Network, and Steelers Depot had some more in depth reports on him.

Jerreth Sterns Scouting Report.

Jerreth Sterns Westen Kentucky stands 5'9" and weights 195 LBS. He started at Houston Baptist before transfering in 2020 to WKU. In his 4 years of college he put up a staggering 371 catches for 3907 yards and 35 touchdowns. He also had 28 carries for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also has special teams value returning 44 punts for a 5.6 yard average.

Sterns had a season not seen since the likes of Calvin Johnson. However unlike Megetron, Sterns is being labeled undersized because if his size. Sterns will not be an X receiver at the NFL level, yet his size is perfect for a slot or flanker as a pro.

Sterns has great hands, only dropping 3 catchable passes this season. He's the next level security blanket. He's also an ideal route runner. He's fast but he doesn't have the speed one wants in a burner but he's got the quickness and agility one again wants from a slot or flanker in today's NFL and teams will have to worry about him on every blade of grass.

Sterns is explosive with the ball and knows how to get yards after the catch and he knows how to get separation. He just seems to know where to be. He's another small guy who fights for contested catches and has no issues going across the middle. He has that squirrely menatality.

His blocking isn't that great and he needs to develop some techniques better suited for his size in that department. Anyone looking for N'keal Harry type blocking production are going to be gravely disappointed.

Reports compare him to Cole Beasley, slot receiver from Buffalo and Brandon Cooks from Houston. Some reports said he was a miss in scouting by NCAA teams and thus his college career suffered. Sterns is an "air raid" receiver but that shouldn't be a problem. With a good combine he could see himself being drafted in the third but round five seems like a good place. Arizona or  New England are two teams that he seems like a good fit for.

Jahan Dotson Scouting Report.

The first receiver to really catch my attention was Jahan Dotson Penn State. At 5'11" 184 LBS he played in 42 games and compiled 183 catches for 2757 yards with 25 TDs. He also had 25 punt returns with a 13.5 average and 1 return touchdown.

Dotson is a three sport athlete. Undersized for the X but can play any receiver positions and special teams. His size won't be an issue for the slot or Z. Should be an instant plug in and play for all 32 teams.

Good speed and agility. Can burn a guy deep or at the line. Drops shouldn't be a problem and he excells in getting yards after the catch. Not an ideal contested catch build but he still fights for the ball.

Understands how to read coverage and has no issues about putting his body in harms way to catch a pass. Doesn't have issues getting separation and knows when the quarterback needs help.

So what does he do wrong? He doesn't always play to ability. Blocking is inconsistent and needs to work on cleaning up his route running. And again if you want to play him in the X instead of the slot or Z, then he's undersized.

Dotson could be a late first rounder but most likely he'll go in the second or early third. Reports say his NFL comparisons are Diontae Johnson and Tyler Lockett.