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#9 Dawson Knox/TE Mississippi – 6’4” 254
The Good
- Good acceleration off the LOS
- Works in short and intermediate passing areas with ability to win up the seam
- Creates separation being physical at the stem and with acceleration out of break
- Natural hands and ability to adjust to the ball around his frame
- Good athletic ability to gain yards after the catch
- Willing blocker and improving technique
The Bad
- Limited production in college with 0 TD’s
- Rounds off his routes and must improve on dropping his hips
- Not a lot of reps as and inline (Y) blocker
- Balance is adequate as a blocker and will get over his toes
- Needs to improve on breaking down sooner on space blocks
- Pass Pro needs work on sliding with defender and hands placement
Bio
- Career – 39 receptions, 605 yards, 15.