From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today I’ll be profiling a speedy receiver out of the American Athletic Conference.
#5 Danny Gray, WR, Southern Methodist (Sr) — 5117, 186 lbs.
Senior Bowl/Combine.
Combine Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Danny Gray | 5117/186 | 9 5/8″ | 31 7/8″ | 76 7/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press |
— Impressive speed and legit deep threat
— Can be used outside or in the slot
— Good quickness and hand usage versus Press coverage
— Creates in space and take the ball the distance
— Able to create separation in different ways
— Good understanding of Zone coverage and working in scramble drill
— Tracks the deep ball and solid body control near sidelines
— Willing to participate as a blocker
— Marginal hands away from body, prefers to body catch leading to bobbles/drops
— Decelerates on intermediate in/out routes after break
— Adequate play strength and can get jammed up going through Zones
— Doesn’t break many tackles
— Most receptions were on limited number of route types
— Route running has room to improve
— Hip drop on comeback routes doesn’t create enough space
— Positioning /play strength when blocking is marginal
— 35 games, 18 starts
— Career (SMU) – 82 receptions, 1,251 yards, 15.