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#3 James Proche/WR/6’0 193 lbs
The Good:
- Operates best out of the slot
- Amazing hands
- Hangs on to tough grabs in traffic
- Very quick and shifty
- Lightning quick break at the top of his routes
- Creates an ample amount of separation
- Runs a very diverse route tree
- Great concentration
- Punt return experience
The Bad:
- Struggles to win jump balls or contested throws
- Playing on the boundary limits his ability
- Has to show that he can handle press coverage
- Wins with quickness but lacks a true second gear of speed
Bio:
- 2019: 111 receptions, 1225 receiving yards, 15 TDs
- Career: 301 receptions, 3949 receiving yards, 39 TDs
- Led AAC in receptions in 2018 and 2019
- Led NCAA in receptions in 2019
- Most receiving yards and receiving TDs in AAC history
- Unanimous First Team All-ACC in 2019
- 2020 Senior Bowl invite
Tape Breakdown:
SMU wide receiver James Proche is slick, he’s smooth and he has incredibly strong hands.