From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will 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, a scouting report on LSU WR Malik Nabers.
#8 MALIK NABERS/WR LSU – 6-0 200 POUNDS (JUNIOR)
MEASUREMENTS
Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
Malik Nabers | 6’0″, 200 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Explodes off the line of the scrimmage
– Gets up to speed quickly and can vary it during the route
– Great athleticism translates into huge jumping ability
– Good route running, often stops on a dime
– Able to compete against bigger players with his physicality
– Reliable hands
– Finds the ball at the highest point, often leaping over defenders
– Run-after-catch monster with exceptional quickness and elusiveness
– Understands coverage and finds weak spots against zone
– Also lines up as a mismatch on the inside
THE BAD
– Gives up on plays not coming his way
– Release against press could use some work
– Misses great top speed in the vertical game
– Needs to create more separation downfield
– Gets off his route from time to time
BIO
– Turns 21 in July
– 31 career starts
– Career stats: 38 games, 189 receptions, 3,003 yards, 15.