Deebo Samuel – WR South Carolina
5'11 214 lbs. Samuel had a good combine. A good 40 time, BJ, 3CT and bench. A very good VJ and 20YS. He didn't had a single bad or average event. Overall he was at least above average in everything. While not as big as some would like he's thick and strong for his size. Better to be 5'11 and 214 lbs than 6'6 and 214 lbs IMO. Samuel had good stats and was the top weapon on his offense. He didn't have many bad game and had his best games against some of the best Ds. He was also a fairly dangerous kick returner.
The Good. Always looking to fight for that extra yard. Has a pretty lethal stutter step. Able to win with both quickness and speed. Good awareness of where he is on the field and where the first down marker is. Needs to be dragged down with solid tackling. Does a good job setting defenders up
The Bad. Doesn't run block with attitude. Doesn't help out his QB enough when the play breaks down. Can't dominate with either quickness or speed. Doesn't get much YAC. Doesn't hang on well through contact. Hands are not as solid as advertised. Some health concerns. Probably maxed out athletically.
People will point to his 200 yard Clemson game as justification for him being a top pick. My thought is even a great D can have a bad night. That's what I think happened. As for Deebo himself, I like the player; but I don't love him. I see him a lot like I see Riley Ridley. A good guy to have in your core, but not a play maker. Has very little room to grow. At the next level it will be harder for him to set up more savvy players like he's been doing. That being the case he's one of the safer WRs options. Low ceiling high floor. A guy ready to come in and help but not change your future. Grade 5.1