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Duke Dawson NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' Pick

POSITIVES

—Above-average processing to diagnose route concepts in motion.

—Willing to throw around compact frame in run support.

—Can play boundary or slot in the NFL.

—Solid footwork at the line of scrimmage to stay square and patient laterally and throughout his backpedal.

—Good spatial awareness to run in-phase and play the ball at the catch point.

NEGATIVES

—Deep speed is underwhelming; he'll struggle to match up man-on-man versus burners.

—Tight-hipped player who doesn't show the smooth downfield strides to run with elite talent.

—Handsy; will draw flags in the NFL against receivers who can sell it.