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#11 Ben Skowronek/WR/Notre Dame/ 6’2”, 220 Lbs
The Good
-Long-limbed receiver that can win in contested catch situations
-Flashes strong hands and plucks the ball out of the air consistently
-Can threaten vertically with enough juice to scare defenses
-Large, wide catch radius for the position
-Good overall body control to adjust to the ball in the air
-Size helps him win often in situations and has a great mentality to go get the ball in the air
-Comfortable re-routing in scramble situations to make plays
The Bad
-Limited route runner overall this is not overly dynamic in and out of cuts
-Lacks adequate functional play strength and will have a tough time as a blocker in the NFL
-Offers very little wiggle or power after the catch
-Tops of routes aren’t crisp and will let defenders back into plays
-Creating separation will be a major issue at the next level
Bio
-Played in 47 career games between Northwestern and Notre Dame (11 games at ND)
-Finished five-year career with 139 career receptions for 1,856 yards and 13 touchdowns
-Rushed for a touchdown in 2020 with Notre Dame
-All-ACC Academic Team honoree in 2020
-Competed in the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama
-Has some special teams experience, making six ST tackles at Notre Dame
Tape Breakdown
Following a transfer to Notre Dame after four seasons at Northwestern, Ben Skowronek was hoping to put together one great season and secure a spot at the next level in the NFL.