From now until the 2025 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, a scouting report on Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin.
#4 ZAKHARI FRANKLIN, WR, ILLINOIS (rSR) – 6000, 189 lbs.
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Zakhari Franklin | 6000/198 | 10 3/8 | 33 | 78 7/8 |
| 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
— Solid size, good length, and elite hand size
— Impressive production over his career
— Good footwork and hand usage vs Press
— Creates space with quickness and agility on short/intermediate levels
— Uses manipulation and physical traits on deeper routes
— Good hands and very good body control
— Repeated showed he could take a hit and hold on to the ball
— Solid speed overall
— Effort to position and maintain as a blocker
The Bad
— Adequate burst to run away from defenders
— Route running effort is inconsistent
— Didn’t win consistently on deep routes
— Physical defenders can push him off his routes
— Didn’t create after the catch or break tackles
— Play strength overall is marginal
— Screens plays were unproductive
— No special teams play
— Older prospect
Bio
— Career: 321 receptions, 4,038 yards, 12.