With his jaw-dropping combine performance and memeable stature, D.K. Metcalf has become the central figure of a broader discussion regarding the use of measurements vs. college production when projecting how players will fare at the next level.
As the NFL has caught up to college offenses, there’s been something of a shift toward the latter, especially at the quarterback position, but both aspects are apparently still highly valued during the evaluation process. It’s no secret Metcalf’s profile has recently been bolstered by some insane physical feats, while at the same time causing some to caution against overvaluing certain skills over others.