Walterfootball says we met with Nathaniel Dell, Wide Receiver, Houston at the combine.
Because a team can never have enough guys who are 5-8, 165
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SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS
Hugely productive receiver - led the nation over the past two years with over 2700 yds and 29 TDs
Dell accelerates quickly and possesses excellent straight-line speed. He shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.
A crisp precise route runner who never rounds the corners
While primarily a slot receiver he has displayed the capability to operate on the outside
Has elite lateral movement - has the ability to get sideline to sideline in a flash
Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll somehow come down with it.
He is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
Dell also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. An agile runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Dell has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage in the open field
Keeps his feet active and eyes up to dodge traffic quickly and easily. Has excellent straight-line speed to be a breakaway threat at any level. Will initiate contact and runs through high tackle attempts but isn't overall a powerful player.
SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES
Main concern scouts will have with Dell is his limited size - he's just 5-9 and 163 lbs and looks frail. If he can hold up playing against much bigger DBs is a big question mark
When corners play press and manage to get hold of Dell he can be taken out of the game and easily outmuscled
Has predictably got short arms and overall wingspan resulting in his catch radius being tiny
He’ll be coming to the NFL from a wide-open spread offense in which Dell ran a limited route tree.
Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/06/2023 06:16AM by 3030.
