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Penny Hart /Georgia St WR – 5’8” 180 lbs.
The Good
– Changes directions quickly.
– Good short area burst and can stop/stop with quick feet easily
– Opens up his hips well and can contort his body to make difficult receptions
– Good vision, anticipates rushing lanes well including on misdirections
– Makes defenders miss, instead of breaking tackles
– High effort as a run blocker
– Was used as a returner on kickoffs and punts, would occasionally carry the ball on jet sweeps and reverses or triple reverses
The Bad
– Was not invited to NFL Combine
– Struggles to get away from contact while running routes
– Smaller catch radius due to size, not effort
– Doesn’t come down with many contested throws
– Not powerful blocking or breaking tackles
Bio
– In his four years, Hart caught 203 receptions for 2,960 yards and caught 19 touchdowns.