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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
4/26/21: Chase decided to skip the 2020 season and prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. It probably was a wise decision to protect his draft stock because he really could not get any higher. His production was bound to decline without Joe Burrow at quarterback and other talented players like wide receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire drawing attention from defenses. With just Chase returning, defenses would have sent bracket coverage and his numbers would have declined while taking an injury risk. After his impressive pro day, Chase is a lock to be top-10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Chase's speed and ability to separate really stand out. On top of off-game breaking speed, he is a quality route-runner and is sudden in out of his breaks. Being fast and sudden translates to Chase being a dangerous yards-after-the-catch weapon. Other parts of Chase's technique as a receiver are impressive. He high points the ball well and does a nice job on 50-50 passes even though he is not a receiver with mismatch height. With late hands, Chase does a good job of securing passes and is a reliable, natural hands catcher. He tracks the ball extremely well and looks like a safe bet to be a good No. 1 receiver in the NFL.
8/29/20: Chase broke out in 2019 and was a source of big plays for the Tigers' offense. On the year, the sophomore averaged 21.2 yards per reception over 84 catches for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was the No. 1 receiver for the LSU offense, showing off game-breaking speed, quality route-running, and the ability to pick up yards after the catch.
Chase was the best wide receiver in college football in 2019, and there wasn't a close second. It was a huge jump in production from his freshman season, when he had 23 catches for 313 yards with three scores.
4/26/21: Multiple team sources have compared Waddle to Kansas City Chiefs star receiver Tyreek Hill. Waddle's explosive speed and game-changing ability have some evaluators believing he could go in the No. 10 range of the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and those scouts think Waddle is a better prospect than Henry Ruggs, now with the Las Vegas Raiders, was. One director of college scouting said Hill was not a polished route runner when he entered the NFL and the explosive gadget players are being utilized better by coaches than some similar prospects in the past. Waddle has had a late rise in the April team meetings and some sources believe he will be a top-8 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Waddle was showing signs of becoming a more refined receiver before missing most of the 2020 season with an ankle injury suffered on the opening kickoff against Tennessee.
8/29/20: Waddle has dangerous speed and is a threat to score on any reception. His tremendous average per reception over the past two seasons is indicative of his big-play ability. Waddle could stand to get stronger for the NFL.
4/26/21: Smith dominated in 2020, showing that he is a pure football player who does everything well. If Smith were 20 pounds heavier, he would be a top-five pick. The only knock on Smith is his thin build, but otherwise, team sources rave about him and say he is a natural football player. Smith's excellent speed and suddenness turn him into an amazing receiver who can create separation with incredible route-running and the ability to get open for his quarterback. He did not work out at the Alabama pro day and stated he weighed in at 170 pounds.
8/29/20: In 2019, Smith had 68 receptions for 1,256 yards with 14 touchdowns. He put together a record-setting game of 11 receptions for 274 yards with five touchdowns against Ole Miss.
Smith went under the radar playing with Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs, but he is a good prospect in his own right. Team sources say that of the trio of Alabama receiver prospects eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft, Smith could have the best hands and was the most consistent down-in-and-down-out.
Smith is a tough receiver who has demonstrated quality speed, route-running, and superb ball skills. He also has proven run-after-the-catch skills and is able to get yards after contact and dodge defenders. Smith is superb with his body control along the sideline to adjust to passes and stay in bounds as a runner.
4/26/21: Toney's big-time ability and playmaking speed were put on display in 2020, as he was a dangerous receiver, potent runner, and punt returner. In the NFL, he could be a dynamic weapon who plays outside receiver, slot receiver, and some running back.
Toney is a threat to rip off a long gain on any reception hanks to his explosive speed, solid build, and toughness to pick up yards after contact. Team sources say Toney was impressive at the Senior Bowl with his explosion and ability to create separation from the all-star cornerbacks. Multiple team sources think Toney belongs in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft because of his lack of durability in college and being undersized for the NFL, but Toney is such an explosive playmaker the possibility is there for him to be a late first-round pick.
8/29/20: Team sources have said that Toney has big-time ability with playmaking speed and is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. He missed a lot of the 2019 season with an injury, so he must stay healthy as a senior. He has a ton of ability and upside.
4/26/21: Bateman opted back in after the Big Ten decided to bring back football. He then played in five games before deciding to opt out of the remainder of the season. Bateman was solid, but not overly impressive. He helped himself with a good pro-day performance.
8/29/20: Bateman was part of dynamic tandem with Tyler Johnson in 2019, and with Johnson now in the NFL, Bateman was likely to move from being the No. 2 wide receiver to the No. 1 role. With a former NFL wide receivers coach as the head coach of the Gophers, Bateman is receiving solid grooming in terms of his route running and technique. Bateman had the potential to put up a huge junior year and rise up these rankings, but the Big Ten canceled the 2020 season.
4/26/21: Moore played well in 2020 and could be a dangerous slot receiver for the NFL. Some team sources say they graded Moore as a late third-round or early fourth-round pick. Others have him as a second- or third-round pick. While he is small, he is very fast and an excellent route-runner who is a dangerous threat to produce big plays.
8/29/20: Moore is a slot receiver candidate for the NFL. While he went under the radar, he had a good 2019 season and was a steady receiver for the Rebels.
4/26/21: Marshall was likely to be the Tigers' No. 2 receiver in 2020, but that was before Ja'Marr Chase opted out of the season. Marshall played well in 2020 before opting out of the last portion of the year. If he had received more help from his quarterbacks and offensive line, he could have produced a massive season.
As it stands, team sources said they were impressed with Marshall, who has good size, length, build up deep speed, and mismatch ability. Marshall is a vertical threat, but he lacks explosion and first-step quickness. Being more of a build-up speed receiver could cause him to slip to the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft.
8/29/20: Mitchell flashed ability and upside as a backup receiver during LSU's perfect 2019 season. While Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson were the top receivers, Mitchell still managed to haul in 46 passes for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns. Mitchell should be the Tigers' No. 2 receiver in 2020 and could produce a big year with Chase commanding extra attention, but will depend on how well their new quarterback plays.
4/26/21: Eskridge played well for Western Michigan in 2020 and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He could compete to be a shifty slot receiver in the NFL as he has deep speed and is a threat to score on any touch. Thanks to his game-breaking speed, Eskridge could contribute quickly as a pro.
8/29/20: Eskridge played cornerback as a junior, but he has moved to receiver for his senior year, and NFL teams had him down as a wideout for his senior year. His 2019 season was limited to four games because of a season-ending clavicle injury. Eskridge showed some playmaking ability as a freshman and sophomore at wideout.
4/26/21: Moore opted back in after the Big Ten decided to play football, and he played well in games against Minnesota and Rutgers. It helped Moore to show that he is healthy given his injury-plagued 2019 season.
8/29/20: Due to his elite speed, Moore is an explosive playmaker with the ability to score on any touch. He had a tremendous freshman season, but his sophomore year was limited because he missed eight games with a hamstring injury.
4/26/21: Atwell was impressive in 2020, showing the speed to get open and playmaking ability. He could be a nice slot receiver in the NFL. Atwell has size limitations, but he is an explosive playmaker who could provide a quick impact.
8/29/20: Atwell was a productive slot receiver and playmaker for Louisville in 2019. He has serious speed, as evidenced by his excellent yards per catch. Even with his speed and home run potential, Atwell must get stronger for the NFL.
4/26/21: Surratt decided to sit out the 2020 season because of COVID-19. Team sources say Surratt looked good at the Senior Bowl in terms of his hands, size, and body control. They believe he will be a solid pro.
8/29/20: Surratt is a big receiver who uses his size to make some big catches over defensive backs. He is a good red-zone weapon, but he really struggles to separate from college cornerbacks, and that issue will only be worse in the NFL.
4/26/21: Brown is a deep-threat receiver who produced some huge plays for the Tar Heels over the past two seasons. In back-to-back years, he averaged a stellar 20 yards per reception, showing the speed to challenge defenses vertically. He is a threat to score on any reception, as suggested by his total of 20 touchdowns over the past two years. Brown is more of a build-up speed receiver, and he has had issues with drops. All that makes him more of a second-day prospect of the 2021 NFL Draft.
4/26/21: Wallace played well for the Cowboys in 2020 and looks healthy. He is a tough wideout who knows how to run routes and pick up yards after the catch, but he lacks a defining mismatch trait for the NFL. Hence, he could be a good No. 2 or 3 receiver at the next level.
8/29/20: Wallace had 53 receptions for 903 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019 before going down with a serious knee injury in practice that ended his year. Wallace was wise to go back to the Cowboys rather than enter the 2020 NFL Draft. As a sophomore, he caught 86 passes for 1,491 yards with 12 touchdowns.
Wallace might fit best in the NFL as a slot receiver because team sources believe that he is not as big as his listed numbers. They feel that he is similar to Josh Doctson, but Wallace is smaller. They call Wallace a tough receiver who plays big but lacks speed. They say he runs good routes and runs well after the catch, but he doesn't have a special dimension of mismatch size or speed.
4/26/21: Stevenson didn't catch many balls in 2020, but he is an explosive playmaker in the mold of Marquise Brown or Jalen Reagor. Stevenson hurt himself with an underwhelming week at the Senior Bowl.
8/29/20: Team sources say that Stevenson jumped out to them last year, and they feel he could be a poor man's Hollywood Brown. Stevenson has serious speed and is a vertical deep-threat receiver for the next level. Entering the season, sources think he could end up being an early-rounder in the 2021 NFL Draft.
4/26/21: Ausbon decided to sit out the 2020 season, but team sources say they think Ausbon stands a good chance of going on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft because his 2019 tape is very impressive. Ausbon hurt himself with a slow 40 at his pro day, but that was expected and he plays faster. Some sources thought Ausbon would be a third-round pick, but his slow 40 might push him into Day 3.
8/29/20: While Quartney Davis and Kendrick Rogers disappointed for the Aggies in 2019, Ausbon stepped up and was a solid receiver for Kellen Mond. Ausbon could take on a bigger role as a senior with both Davis and Rogers trying to make NFL rosters.
Ausbon is put together well, and he has more quickness than one would expect. Some team sources said they had given him grades for Day 2 if he had entered the 2020 NFL Draft.
4/26/21: Terry had a slow start to thhe 2020 season while playing banged up, but once again, Florida State had struggles along the offensive line and at quarterback. It wasn't clear if injuries or other factors played the deciding role in Terry opting out of the season with games remaining.
8/29/20: Terry recorded 44 receptions for 892 yards and eight scores in 2019. He took a touchdown 75 yards against Boise State. Team sources are high on Terry's potential with his excellent combination of size and speed. The 6-foot-4, 203-pounder is fast for a big receiver and has athleticism. As a redshirt freshman, Terry had 35 receptions for 744 yards and eight touchdowns. He has the upside and skill set to be an early-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
4/26/21: Smith played well for South Carolina in 2020, displaying shifty receiving ability. He could be a nice slot receiver candidate for the NFL. Smith helped himself with a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl.
8/29/20: Smith has some slot receiver potential for the NFL. He is a quick and shifty player, but he faces size limitations for the next level.
4/26/21: Felton was listed as a wide receiver by the NFL advance scouts, but was an effective running back for the Bruins in 2020. As a pro, he could be an undersized backup running back or compete as a slot receiver. Team sources say Felton had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl and was impressive as a slot receiver. Playing wideout looks like his best position for sticking in the NFL given his size and skill set.
8/29/20: Felton split his time between taking carries and catching passes in 2019 as a versatile weapon for the Bruins. For the NFL, he projects best as a slot receiver, but he could possibly receive some consideration as a third-down receiving back who provides a mismatch issue against linebackers.
4/26/21: St. Brown played well in 2020 overall, putting up solid performances in three games. He probably should have returned to USC for next season, but he entered the 2021 NFL Draft.
8/29/20: St. Brown was very productive for USC in 2019, forming a dangerous tandem with Michael Pittman Jr. St. Brown has quality size and quickness. He could have been in store for a big year as USC's No. 1 receiver and the replacement for Pittman, but the Pac-12 canceled the 2020 season.
4/26/21: Grimes played well in 2020, showing mismatch size and playmaking ability. Florida featured Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney, but at most schools, Grimes would have been the No. 1 receiver. In the SEC Championship Game, Grimes torched a potential top-20 pick in Alabama's Patrick Surtain II on a 50-yard touchdown. Grimes has the potential to be a riser in the pre-draft workouts.
8/29/20: Grimes flashed in 2019, making some big plays for the Gators. He has mismatch size and should take on a bigger role in 2020 because Florida lost a few receivers to the 2020 NFL Draft. Grimes has the potential to be a riser.
4/26/21: Palmer was a solid receiver for Tennessee who could have produced more over the past two years if he had seen more consistent quarterback play. Palmer has quality size, but he needs to show the speed to separate from cornerbacks to bolster his draft stock.
4/26/21: Collins is a big receiver who showed some big-play ability as a junior, averaging 20 yards per reception. Michigan was inconsistent, however, at getting him the ball due to its streaky quarterback play. He could have been a riser because he has the size to be a mismatch weapon, but he decided to sit out the 2020 season and prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
4/26/21: Vaughns was solid, but not impressive, for USC in the shortened Pac-12 season. He should have gone back to the Trojans for 2021, but he decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.
8/29/20: Vaughns was a good No. 2 receiver to Michael Pittman Jr. in 2019, and he could have taken a big jump as a senior if he emerged as the Trojans' No. 1 wide receiver with a more experienced quarterback. The 2020 season, however, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaughns still needs to show the ability to separate from top competition, and it would not hurt him to add some strength to battle pro cornerbacks.
4/26/21: Smith-Marsette ended up turning in an impressive 2020 season for Iowa. He produced some big plays through the air, showing some speed and play-making ability.
8/29/20: Smith-Marsette had a solid junior year in which he showed some quickness as a wide receiver. He also recorded three rushing touchdowns. Smith-Marsette should add weight to his frame for the NFL and could be a slot receiver.
4/26/21: Schwartz flashed at times in 2020, but the Auburn offense struggled to get in rhythm. Schwartz could be a competitive slot receiver in the NFL. He has dangerous speed and could end up being a better pro than college player.
8/29/20: Schwartz is smaller slot receiver who has the upside to improve as a junior. He showed some ability to get open, and with more experience at quarterback, the Auburn passing game could be more consistent in 2020. Schwartz also should benefit from defenses sending extra coverage toward Seth Williams.
4/26/21: Rodgers played well for Clemson in 2020. He could be a slot receiver candidate for the NFL, but he has limitations with size and speed for the next level.
8/29/20: Rodgers has a running back's build and could be a slot receiver candidate for the NFL. He has the potential to rise in 2020 if he becomes the featured receiver with Justyn Ross out for the season. Rodgers has a lot of experience, but Clemson is always deep at receiver, so he will have to earn his targets.
4/26/21: Williams really struggled in 2020, getting shut down by a number of opponents, including Georgia and South Carolina. Aside from struggling to create separation, Williams let some big plays get away from him, including dropping a long touchdown against Alabama. For the NFL, Williams is a big possession receiver who has issues separating from coverage. He should have returned for his senior year rather than head for the 2021 NFL Draft.
8/29/20: Williams broke out for Auburn in 2019, making some clutch plays downfield for the Tigers. On the year, the big receiver had 59 receptions for 830 yards and eight touchdowns despite playing with a freshman quarterback. As a freshman, he had 26 catches for 534 yards and five scores. Williams has the upside to produce a huge junior year if the Auburn passing offense makes strides.
4/26/21: Mitchell had a superb start to the 2020 season and led the Bulldogs to pulling off a road upset over LSU. After that, Mitchell was not as productive thanks to struggles at quarterback limiting him.
8/29/20: Mississippi State had a lot of talented receivers held back in 2019 by inconsistent quarterback play and injuries with the Bulldogs trigger man. Still, Mitchell managed to flash at times, notching six scores over only 29 receptions. He has mismatch size, and it will be interesting to see how he produces in Mike Leach's offense.
4/26/21: Newsome turned in some good performances in 2020 and looks like a dangerous slot receiver candidate for the NFL.
8/29/20: Newsome had a productive junior year, showing the ability to move the chains with quickness and putting together an impressive touchdown total for a smaller receiver. For the NFL, Newsome could fit best as a slot receiver.
4/26/21: Powell produced some huge plays for Clemson during the 2020 season, including huge performances against Notre Dame and Pittsburgh. Powell has a strong build and is a competitor. He possesses somewhat deceptive speed and an ability to run through some tackles.
4/26/21: Darden could be a third-day steal in the 2021 NFL Draft, as he is a fast and shifty receiver with a nose for the end zone. Darden produced an excellent senior season by catching 74 passes for 1,190 yards and 19 touchdowns. He could be a Cole Beasley-type slot receiver for the NFL. If Darden weren't so undersized, he would be a second-day pick given his ability to get open and move the chains.
4/26/21: Darby missed some time with injury in 2020. He has a solid skill set and flashes some ability at times, but he is not overly fast or big.
8/29/20: Darby produced some big plays for Arizona State in 2019 while averaging 19.9 yards per catch and serving as a red-zone weapon with eight touchdowns. It would be interesting to see what Darby could have produced if given more opportunities.
4/26/21: Nixon was playing well against Georgia Tech in Central Florida's 2020 opener before suffering an injury. He was out for two months before returning to the field. Nixon should have gone back to Central Florida for 2021, but he entered the 2021 NFL Draft instead.
8/29/20: Nixon made some big plays for the Knights in 2019, as the No. 2 wide receiver to Gabriel Davis. With Davis in the NFL, Nixon should take over as the No. 1 receiver for the Knights and their point-machine offense. He needs to add weight and fill out his frame for the NFL.
4/26/21: Skowronek was a solid receiver at Northwestern before transferring to Notre Dame for his final season. With good height and a solid build, Skowronek has size to make catches over defenders, but in the NFL, he could struggle with gaining separation. Skowronek made some clutch plays for the Fighting Irish and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
4/26/21: McMath did not produce much while being on a crowded depth chart the past few seasons. Even after Justin Jefferson went to the NFL and Ja'Marr Chase sat out the 2020 season, LSU had another good talent to feature as the No. 1 in Terrace Marshall. Thus, McMath had a hard time getting targets, but he flashed enough of a skill set to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
4/26/21: Watkins played well for UAB in 2020, but the team lost a lot of games to postponement and cancellations. The quality of Watkins' play and his skill set landed him an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
8/29/20: Watkins has good size to him, and he had an impressive 2019 season for UAB. He averaged almost 20 yards per catch last year, showing quickness to make plays. If Watkins can prove that he has speed to separate at an all-star game to go along with his obvious size, he could rise.
4/26/21: Division II football was scheduled for the spring, but rather than playing, Strachan entered the 2021 NFL Draft.
8/29/20: Strachan is a small-school receiver to keep an eye on. On top of having imposing size, Strachan has been a track performer for Charleston. Strachan dominated the competition in 2019, catching 19 touchdowns over 78 receptions. In his first season of playing college football, he had 48 receptions for 1,007 yards and eight scores.
Hailing from the Bahamas provides some context for why a big wideout with quickness ended up at a DII school. If Strachan has great Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine performances, he could rocket up draft boards.
4/26/21: Black was decent for Texas in 2020, but he did not do enough to rise up the rankings.
8/29/20: Black decided to transfer to Texas from Michigan after last season. In 2019 for Michigan, he had 25 receptions for 323 yards and a touchdown. Black was held back the inconsistent passing of the Wolverines.
Black was a top recruit who flashed some real ability early on at Michigan, but he sustained a broken foot as a freshman and missed the last 10 games of 2017. That year, he recorded had 11 receptions for 149 yard and a touchdown. Black then suffered another broken foot in August of 2018. Black could produce well in 2020 if he's able to avoid injury.
4/26/21: Bell was decent, but not impressive, in 2020. He will have to compete as a slot receiver in the NFL.
8/29/20: Bell could be a slot receiver candidate for the NFL. As a sophomore, he had a solid season for the Wolverines despite the inconsistent play of quarterback Shea Patterson. If Bell can add some weight to his frame, he could get consideration as an outside receiver.
4/26/21: Nicholls State didn't play football in the fall.
8/29/20: Dixon averaged almost 20 yards per catch in 2019 while topping 1,000 yards on barely 50 receptions. The big wideout has mismatch size. On top of staying consistent as a senior, he needs to show the speed to separate from better competition.
4/26/21: Bussey was impressive for Hawaii in 2020. Off-the-field issues weigh down his stock.
8/29/20: Bussey notched five receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown in 2019 before going out for the season with a torn ACL. He was wise to take a medical redshirt for 2020, taking the opportunity to be a graduate transfer.
Bussey impressed enough at North Texas over the past few seasons to earn a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list for the 2020 and 2021 NFL Drafts. Not only has Bussey made the list twice, he received a projection of having potential for the first four rounds by the advance scouts for the 2020 NFL Draft cycle. It sounds, however, like off-the-field and injury concerns could cause him to slide.
In 2018, Bussey caught 68 passes for 1,017 yards with 12 touchdowns. He had 46 receptions for 677 yards and seven scores in 2017.
4/26/21: Vasher is a talented big receiver, but he also has huge football character concerns that weigh down his draft stock significantly. Texas Tech made Vasher a backup for a significant amount of his final season, which was due to the makeup issues. Vasher could go undrafted because of the character issues.
8/29/20: Team sources say that Vasher jumped out at them last year with a style of play that is similar to Bengals star A.J. Green. Vasher has excellent height, and scouts say he plays fast for that size. While he is not a burner, given his length and size, he has very good speed and quickness. Evaluators say Vasher has outstanding to exceptional hands, superb ball adjustment, and is decent running after the catch.
4/26/21: Jackson decided to opt out of the 2020 season and is preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft.
8/29/20: Jackson is a mammoth receiver who presents a giant size-mismatch problem for defensive backs. After not doing much during his first two seasons, Jackson broke out in 2019 with 77 catches for 1,119 yards and eight touchdowns. If Jackson shows the speed to separate, he could skyrocket.
4/26/21: Coxie missed some action with injuries in 2020. Sources say their impression of Coxie is that he is just a guy.
8/29/20: Coxie has good size and some quickness to get open. He was very consistent over the past two seasons, and he could produce another good year as a senior. Memphis has a dynamic rushing attack, and Coxie could take advantage of safeties looking to stop the ground attack. Showing the speed to separate against top competition will be important for Coxie in 2020.
4/26/21: Smith was decent for Iowa in 2020.
8/29/20: Smith is a thickly built receiver who has flashed somewhat over the past couple of seasons. He needs to show the speed to separate.
4/26/21: Philyor had a decent 2020 season for Indiana, but he was not impressive enough to be a riser.
8/29/20: Philyor is a lean receiver who needs to gain some weight for the NFL, but he was a nice weapon for the Hoosiers in 2019. For the next level, Philyor will have to fit as a slot receiver.
4/26/21: McKinley made some clutch catches for Notre Dame in 2020, but he was not overly impressive.
8/29/20: McKinley is put together well and has flashed enough in practice to have the advance scouts place him on their preseason watch list. He could take on a bigger role with Chase Claypool in the NFL.
4/26/21: In 2020, Adams played well and was productive for Arkansas State.
8/29/20: Adams produced well for the Red Wolves in 2019. He has quality size, so if he has the ability to separate will be watched closely. It would help him to perform well at an all-star game.
4/26/21: Fitzpatrick was decent in 2020.
8/29/20: Fitzpatrick was a quality No. 2 receiver to Tutu Atwell in 2019. He needs to show improved production as a senior.
4/26/21: The Jackrabbits planned on starting to play football in February, but Johnson accepted an invite to play in the Senior Bowl, so he entered the 2021 NFL Draft instead.
8/29/20: Johnson is very undersized for the NFL, but he was very productive for the Jackrabbits over the past two seasons. Johnson needs to fill out his frame for the next level and will have to try to make it as a slot receiver.
4/26/21: Hardy had decent production early in the 2020 season. Louisiana Tech had four November games postponed or canceled.
8/29/20: Hardy's best season came in 2018, when he was an effective receiver for the Bulldogs. His role was reduced in 2019, so he needs to rebound as a senior.
4/26/21: Hall was solid for Ball State in 2020.
8/29/20: Hall was a steady receiver for Ball State during the past three seasons. He is undersized for the NFL and will need to grow stronger.