WR DJ Chark:
Scouting Reports:
LSU Bio: http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209392524
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/d.j.-chark?id=2559915
Draft Scout: http://www.draftscout.com/members/ratings/tsx_profile.php?pyid=131406
Draft Wire: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/02/01/d-j-chark-nfl-draft-profile/
Articles:
10 players who helped themselves at the combine (DJ Chark: Arguably no prospect has done more to improve their draft position since the end of the season than Chark. He had a very strong week in Mobile, both in practices, where he won 42 percent of his reps against press coverage in 1-on-1s, and the Senior Bowl game, where he had a five-catch, 165-yard performance. Chark then followed that up with a strong performance at the combine, where had a 4.34 40-yard dash, the fastest among all the wide receivers at the combine. Chark’s timed speed matched up with the speed he showed both on film and at the senior bowl. He then produced an elite 40-inch vertical and a 10-foot-9 broad jump. Chark’s strong showing since the end of the season should see him moving up draft boards.) (3-7-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-10-players-who-helped-themselves-at-the-combine
NFL Draft: Chark, Moore among combine's most athletic wideouts (D.J. Chark, LSU: Since 2010, there have been just four receivers who have run a sub-4.41 40-yard dash and have averaged more than 20 yards per reception in their final collegiate season. Those receivers are Demaryius Thomas, Phillip Dorsett, Breshad Perriman and Will Fuller. Not coincidentally, all four of those receivers were selected in the first round. That will likely happen again in 2018 as D.J. Chark from LSU put on a show at the NFL combine. Chark ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at nearly 6-foot-3, 199 pounds, to go along with his 21.9 yards per reception last year. Chark is a long way from being a complete prospect, but he has the ability to create big plays down the field that NFL teams will covet. Combine that with his excellent performance at the Senior Bowl, and he is essentially a lock to be drafted in the first round.) (3-7-8): http://www.profootballweekly.com/lists/2018/03/07/f6d6d457fa9945fea18ee276712e183e/index.xml?page=1
PFW NFL Draft: Scouting combine winners and losers on offense (Winners - LSU WR DJ Chark — Another player we’ve been a bit bearish about, Chark has built off an ascending week at the Senior Bowl by turning in a great workout in Indy. The 6-3, 199-pounder has always been fast, but his WR-best 4.34 40 was even faster than most expected. Additionally, Chark’s vertical jump (40 inches) paced all receivers, and his 129-inch broad jump was fourth-highest. But most importantly for a player who had a mere 66 receptions in 35 career games for the Tigers, Chark looked far more natural catching passes in the gauntlet drill and the positional work than most anticipated. One scouting director we spoke with brought up the name Chris Conley, the highly athletic third-rounder of the Kansas City Chiefs who came into the combine as a bit of a sleeper, as an athletic comp for Chark.) (3-7-18): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/03/05/pfw-nfl-draft-scouting-combine-winners-and-losers-on-offense/a1btp9x/
Combine confidential: Inside look at the juiciest developments (I've unintentionally short-changed LSU receiver D.J. Chark here. He had a great Saturday on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf. Blazed a 4.34 40, posted a 40-inch vert, looked so smooth in drills. Really helped himself. Going into the workout, one NFL assistant coach predicted all of that. During the session, the coach followed up with this: "Told you.") (3-6-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000919761/article/combine-confidential-inside-look-at-the-juiciest-developments
NFL combine winners, losers: Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen create big buzz (Winners - D.J. Chark, WR, LSU: His 4.34-second 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical were tops among receivers and ranked among the best marks for any player at the event. At 6-3 and 199 pounds, he has rare tools for a deep threat. Chark is a project because of his unpolished route running but showed why he should have no shortage of suitors.) (3-6-18): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/03/05/2018-nfl-scouting-combine-biggest-winners-at-every-position/3/
2018 NFL Scouting Combine: Biggest winners at every position (WR - DJ Chark: This year’s receiver class is extremely deep, and the combine provided a perfect opportunity for some of this year’s top pass-catchers to separate themselves from the pack. None accomplished that in a positive way more than Chark, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash of anyone in the group. With his combination of size, length, speed and athleticism, Chark looks like the latest in a long line of Bayou Bengals who end up being far more successful in the pros than they were in college.) (3-5-18): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/03/05/2018-nfl-scouting-combine-biggest-winners-at-every-position/
Video - D.J. Chark has a monster combine in all categories (3-3-18): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000919015/D-J-Chark-has-a-monster-combine-in-all-categories
Saturday's winners, losers at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine (Winner - DJ Chark: The Bayou Bengals are known for attracting top recruits, but receivers have become accustomed to poor quarterback play. That explains why we’ve seen plenty of LSU receivers have better pro careers than they did college ones, and Chark looks like the latest in that lineage after his combine performance. Chark lit up the turf with his 40-yard dash, but also logged an impressive vertical leap. He’s got the size and length NFL teams love in their pass-catchers, the same physical tools opponents hate to line up against. This performance could put him on the first-round bubble.) (3-3-18): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/03/03/saturdays-winners-losers-at-the-2018-nfl-scouting-combine/
2018 NFL Scouting Combine: Recap of QB, WR and TE (DJ Chark continues to improve his draft stock with every given opportunity. He started the day off with a combine-high time of a 4.34 in the 40-yard dash. With an ecstatic reaction, he posted a 40-inch vertical, which was also the top score out of all receivers tested. Chark was a cool customer in the gauntlet drills as he displayed natural and soft hands to easily reel the ball in. I would be shocked if Chark lasted after the halfway point in the third round.) (3-3-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-nfl-scouting-combine-recap-of-qb-wr-and-te
QBs Rosen, Allen put on show at Combine (All due respect to Moore, the DJ making the most sweet music this week among receivers is LSU’s DJ Chark, who not only wowed scouts with a Combine-best 4.34-second timing in the 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical, he also ran crisp routes and caught the ball cleanly.) (3-3-18): http://nfldraftscout.com/2018/03/03/qbs-rosen-allen-put-on-show-at-combine-2/
2018 NFL combine results: Josh Allen, D.J. Chark, Mike Gesicki shine on workout day (WR winners - D.J. Chark, LSU. The nearly 6-foot-3 wideout blazed in the 40, running the fastest time (4.34) on the day. He had a 40-inch vertical too. And Chark weighed in at 199 pounds, so you're looking at a rather large, explosive speedster. Expect Chark to rise up boards, and he could be looking at a second-round selection.) (3-3-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2018-nfl-combine-results-josh-allen-d-j-chark-mike-gesicki-shine-on-workout-day/
Mike Mayock's takeaways from Day 2 of NFL Scouting Combine (DJ Chark, LSU: Chark's blazing 4.34 40 time impressed Mayock, but after he smoothly caught passes in the gauntlet drill, Mayock really liked what he saw: "He had a real good Senior Bowl week and he's coming out and competing today.") (3-3-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000918994/article/mike-mayocks-takeaways-from-day-2-of-nfl-scouting-combine
TIM AND MIKE: Combine Day 4 observations (Saturday’s fastest 40: LSU receiver D.J. Chark is the fastest man at the Combine so far after running the 40 in 4.34 seconds Saturday. He measured in at 6-foot-3 and 199 pounds. Chark’s time should hold up until Monday, when the defensive backs hit the field for testing. – Tim Twentyman) (3-3-18): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-scouting-combine/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Combine-Day-4-observations/dbe0d8f0-2673-4fdd-a508-fd856c26b8ae
2018 NFL Scouting Combine: Daily updates from Indy (DJ Chark: Chark is having a spectacular draft season thus far as he was one of the stars of the Senior Bowl week in Mobile – including a five-catch and 165-yard performance in the game – and one of the players we highlighted as helping themselves the most that week. Chark has subsequently followed that up with a strong performance at the combine. He had a 4.34 40-yard dash showing that his long speed on film was not a fluke and capped it with a 40-inch vertical leap. Chark’s strong showing since the end of the season should see him moving up draft boards. – @PFF_Jordan) (3-3-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-nfl-scouting-combine-live-updates-from-indy
NFL Combine Studs and Duds: QB, WR, and TE groups (Studs - Several wide receivers in the 2018 class solidified their status at the top, and will likely result in them being selected in the first 100 picks. Calvin Ridley (Alabama, 4.44 – 40) is the top receiver on my board. DJ Chark (LSU, 4.34) showed his long speed with the fastest 40 of all the offensive players.) (3-3-18): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/03/nfl-combine-studs-and-duds-qb-wr-and-te-groups/
Cowboys, Colts among best fits for stock-surging WR D.J. Chark (3-3-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000918932/article/cowboys-colts-among-best-fits-for-stocksurging-wr-dj-chark
NFL Combine preview: Athleticism key for these prospects (DJ Chark, WR, LSU: This year’s Will Fuller? Chark had an up-and-down LSU career, but his ability to stretch the defense with speed and sudden feet should translate to big numbers at the Combine. Fuller ran a 4.31 and vaulted into the first round; it wouldn’t be a surprise if Chark had a similar ascension.) (2-21-18): http://draftscout.tsxfiles.com/2018/02/21/nfl-combine-preview-athleticism-key-for-these-prospects/
The most versatile offensive weapons in the 2018 draft (TE Dallas Goedert: Goedert is a tremendous mismatch player in the pass game. Goedert is 6-foot-4 1/2 and a very lean 260 pounds — which makes him much bigger than safeties or cornerbacks who try to cover him — and he is too fast for linebackers to stay with him downfield. South Dakota State used his unique combination of size, strength, and athleticism in multiple ways as he played 454 snaps lined up at tight end, 190 snaps in the slot, 45 snaps out at wide receiver, 11 at fullback and three at halfback. Goedert can be used in the screen game or even be used on jet sweeps. As a receiver Goedert forced 12 missed tackles, generated 573 yards after the catch and his yards-per-route-run average of 2.94 ranks No. 1 among all draft-eligible tight ends. Goedert is a very effective run-blocker who can move people at the point of attack, but he can also be split out wide to be a deadly red-zone weapon.) (2-16-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-the-most-versatile-offensive-weapons-in-the-2018-draft
2018
NFL Draft Stock - Post-Senior Bowl (D.J. Chark, WR, LSU: Chark had a
solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl to help his draft stock. He
displayed that he is a quick receiver who is a threat to challenge
defenses downfield with his quickness and route-running. In 2017, Chark
totaled 40 receptions for 874 yards and three touchdowns despite LSU
having an inconsistent quarterback. The 6-foot-2, 196-pounder also
brings special teams value as a returner. His Senior Bowl week should
help him to be a mid-rounder who also contributes on special teams.)
(2-6-18): http://walterfootball.com/draft2018stock_22.php
15 prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft who helped themselves at the Senior Bowl (D.J. Chark, WR, LSU - Game – Overall grade: 85.6; Practice – Key stat: Won 42 percent of his reps against press coverage in 1-on-1s; Chark showed out in practices and was a one-man wrecking crew in the game. He had a nice diving catch in two-minute drill and another in the end zone to go along with some other nice plays sprinkled throughout. Chark showed he can make an impact on his NFL team in a myriad of ways by displaying an open-field running ability that could be used on run plays and end arounds as he forced two missed tackles on carries. Clark also displayed his receiving prowess, catching five of his seven targets for 160 yards including 65 yards after the catch. Chark even made a special teams tackle showing he can help a NFL team from Day 1.) (1-31-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-15-prospects-for-the-2018-nfl-draft-who-helped-themselves-at-the-senior-bowl
Senior Bowl's Phil Savage said DJ Chark has been `sitting like a jack-in-the-box waiting to spring to life' (1-30-18): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2018/01/senior_bowls_phil_savage_said.html
2018 Senior Bowl: 10 takeaways from this year's top performers (7. Promising Pass-Catchers: This year’s wide receiver class may not have three names come off the board in the top 10 like we saw in 2017, but the depth of the class was on display in Mobile. Colorado State’s Michael Gallup and Penn State’s DaeSean Hamilton showed great route-running skills, along with the ability to stretch the field after the catch and over the top. Iowa State’s Allen Lazard and Oklahoma State’s Marcell Ateman showed off their big frames and red-zone prowess, while Boise State’s Cedrick Wilson and LSU’s D.J. Chark flashed explosive big-play ability. The middle-round range will be loaded with bargains at receiver, and tons of them proved their mettle this week.) (1-28-18): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/01/28/2018-senior-bowl-10-takeaways-from-this-years-top-performers/7/
2018 Reese's Senior Bowl recap: South team wins in blowout fashion (LSU wide receiver D.J. Chark showed that he can make an impact on his NFL team in a myriad of ways. Chark showed the open-field running ability to be used on run plays and end arounds, forcing two missed tackles on the ground. He also displayed his receiving prowess catching five of his seven targets for 160 yards including 65 yards after the catch. Chark even made a special teams tackle showing he can help a NFL team from Day 1. Chark helped himself in both practices and ultimately in the game. His grade was 85.6) (1-28-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-reeses-senior-bowl-recap
2018 NFL Draft watch: Top performers at Senior Bowl (D.J. Chark, WR, LSU — Chark caught all of 66 passes in his time with the Tigers football program, but that had nothing to do with his skills. Chark showed off excellent top-end speed and an ability to get open repeatedly as he led all pass-catchers with five grabs and 160 yards receiving. He tallied a 75-yard touchdown as well.) (1-28-18): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/2018-nfl-draft-watch-top-performers-senior-bowl-josh-allen-kyle-lauletta-baker-mayfield-marcus-davenport/1im8igtju687z1pbkppqe2sqed
Senior Bowl 2018: What the week meant for Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen and more (LSU's D.J. Chark, Iowa State's Allen Lazard, Oklahoma State's James Washington, and Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton all had fine weeks in Mobile, and Chark stole the show in the game.) (1-28-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-what-the-week-meant-for-baker-mayfield-josh-allen-and-more/
Rang’s Senior Bowl Wrap: Richmond QB Lauletta MVP (DJ Chark, WR, LSU — During the media session prior to the game, Chark explained that he felt LSU receivers were underrated and that their relatively meager production — at least in comparison to receivers playing in more pass-friendly offenses — was simply a function of the Tigers’ run-heavy attack. Chark certainly backed up that claim Saturday, leading all receivers with five catches for 160 yards – more than he ever generated at LSU – including a splashy 75-yard touchdown in which he twirled and high-stepped the final yards despite a defender in close proximity. Chark showed terrific burst and balance to shake free on the post-corner route that led to his touchdown, and possesses the combination of straight-line speed, size and versatility (he is also a terrific returner) to be in the conversation as the top senior receiver prospect in the 2018 draft.) (1-27-18): http://draftscout.tsxfiles.com/2018/01/27/senior-bowl-report-qbs-seize-day-led-by-mvp-lauletta-2/
2018 Senior Bowl: Winners, losers from Saturday's game (Winner - DJ Chark: Perhaps the biggest winner on the South roster Saturday, Chark proved that sometimes the problem is the system instead of the player. Finishing his day with five receptions for 160 yards and touchdown, for former Bayou Bengal was a nightmare for opposing defenders all day long. While LSU may have failed to take full advantage of his explosive skill set, NFL teams aren’t likely to make the same mistake.) (1-27-18): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/01/27/2018-senior-bowl-winners-losers-from-saturdays-game/8/
2018 draft: 7 prospects who helped themselves in Senior Bowl (DJ Chark, WR, LSU: There was zero buzz on Chark coming into this week, but he had everyone talking by the end of the week. His production was outstanding (game-high 160 yards on 5 catches) -- everyone can see that -- but it shouldn't go overlooked that he also was good on the coverage teams, covering kicks.) (1-27-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000911375/article/2018-draft-7-prospects-who-helped-themselves-in-senior-bowl
Senior Bowl: Richmond's Kyle Lauletta holds his own among elite QB prospects (Award Winners - Chark and San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny were co-South Most Outstanding players. Penny ran nine times for 63 yards and caught a 73-yard touchdown pass from Virginia's Kurt Benkert. Allen was chosen as the Most Outstanding Player on the North.) (1-27-18): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2018/01/27/richmonds-kyle-lauletta-goes-from-fcs-to-senior-bowl-star/109874836/
Video - Top 5 D.J. Chark plays | Reese's Senior Bowl (1-27-18): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000911418/Top-5-D-J-Chark-plays-Reese-s-Senior-Bowl
Video - D.J. Chark hauls in 63-yard deep ball from Mike White (1-27-18): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000911382/D-J-Chark-hauls-in-63-yard-deep-ball-from-Mike-White
Video - Kyle Lauletta goes deep to D.J. Chark for 75-yard TD (1-27-18): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000911397/Kyle-Lauletta-goes-deep-to-D-J-Chark-for-75-yard-TD
Senior Bowl 2018: Marcus Davenport shines, Josh Allen stands out on Thursday (LSU wideout D.J. Chark had no problem creating separation Thursday -- a theme of the week for him -- as he reeled in a few grabs in both one-on-one and team drills.) (1-26-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-marcus-davenport-shines-josh-allen-stands-out-on-thursday/
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Analysis: Arguably the fastest receiver at the Senior Bowl, Chark used that speed to his advantage by not only getting downfield for long catches but selling deep routes against corners before breaking off in the intermediate field and creating separation. He's a good route runner who catches the ball with nice form and smoothly adjusts to poor passes, and his performance in Mobile solidified his Day 2 evaluation.) (1-26-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
Senior Bowl notebook: Top 15 performers (9. DJ Chark, WR, LSU: With the erratic passing game at LSU, Chark couldn’t consistently show off his athletic skill-set in college. However, that wasn’t the case in Mobile, making several big catches up and down the field. He is clearly unrefined in some areas, but his speed and body control allow him to make easy adjustments on the football. Chark’s draft arrow is pointing up.) (1-26-18): http://draftscout.tsxfiles.com/2018/01/26/senior-bowl-notebook-top-15-performers/
2018 Senior Bowl: Thursday Practice Report: South Team (LSU wide receiver D.J. Chark had a nice practice on Thursday. He ran some good routes to get separation from cornerbacks. San Diego State cornerback Kameron Kelly struggled to run with Chark as the Tiger wideout was able to get space from Kelly coming out of his breaks. Alabama cornerback Levi Wallace also was victimized by Chark as the quickness of Chark allowed him to get open on a dig route for a reception from Western Kentucky quarterback Mike White. Chark could be a mid-rounder who also has added value of being a special-teams contributor if he can returning duties.) (1-25-18): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2018practice7.php
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Thurs: Chark had a great day of practice, getting open seemingly at will and catching everything thrown his way. He showed good pass-catching fundamentals, worked the sideline and back of the end zone extremely well and did a nice job adjusting to poorly thrown passes.) (1-25-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
2018 Reese's Senior Bowl Day 3 recap (LSU’s DJ Chark had a nice diving catch in 2-minute drill and another in the end zone to go along with some other nice plays on the day.) (1-25-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-reeses-senior-bowl-day-3-recap
Senior Bowl 2018: Observations from Wednesday's practices highlighted by Josh Allen's vintage performance (Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta was the best quarterback on the field for the South Team Wednesday. After a few misses early, his quick, compact release allowed him to fit the ball into some tight windows. During a red-zone drill, Lauletta squeezed a pass between defenders to Marcell Ateman on a slant for a score. He also made a nice anticipation throw over a linebacker on a dig route to LSU wideout D.J. Chark.) (1-25-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-observations-from-wednesdays-practices-highlighted-by-josh-allens-vintage-performance/
2018 Senior Bowl Day 3 South: Marcus Davenport, Host of Small Schoolers Impress (After an average first day and an improved Day 2, DJ Chark of LSU showed consistency in the final day of practice in Mobile. He connected on many corner fades and looked comfortable catching the ball on the run underneath. He is smooth when changing direction and has reliable hands, even in traffic.) (1-25-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-day-3-south-marcus-davenport-host
D.J. Chark's 'straight-line speed' draws former LSU receiver to Senior Bowl (1-25-18): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2018/01/dj_chark_senior_bowl_2018.html
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Wed: A decent day for Chark, who sold his deep routes well before coming back towards the line of scrimmage and was very effective on double moves. He had a few drops but also made a nice one-handed catch on an out route when the ball was on him too quickly to get both hands ready.) (1-24-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
Senior
Bowl -- South Team Page (Tues: Chark beat Quin Blanding for a deep
score down the sideline but had trouble extending to catch passes thrown
above his shoulders and was often too choppy when changing direction at
the stem of his routes.) (1-23-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
2018 NFL Draft prospect watch: Citrus Bowl (The top perimeter weapon in this game is LSU’s DJ Chark, who registered six receptions of at least 40 yards this season. Not surprisingly, his 14 total deep pass receptions (balls that travel at least 20 yards through the air from the line of scrimmage) ranked fourth among draft-eligible receivers this year, as did his 572 receiving yards on deep shots. Chark’s deep pass production helped push his yards per route run to 3.02 which ranks No. 15 among all FBS draft-eligible receivers.) (12-30-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-watch-citrus-bowl
LSU's Danny Etling, D.J. Chark find lost connection on deep throws vs. Arkansas (11-11-17): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2017/11/lsu_football_danny_etling_deep.html
2018 NFL Draft Stock - Week 7 (D.J. Chark, WR, LSU: LSU pulled off a huge comeback against Auburn, during which Chark was the star producer. It didn't start well for Chark as he had a painful mistake. In the first quarter, Auburn cornerback Carlton Davis released Chark running deep down the field, which let Chark get open for a long reception. Davis got lucky that his safety forced a fumble that Davis recovered. After that play, Chark overwhelmed Auburn, starting with Chark spinning after the catch to get down the sideline for 39 yards. Late in the third quarter, Chark made a nice catch downfield for about 20 yards, working back to the ball and securing a leaping grab. In the fourth quarter, Chark came up with a huge play as he took a punt return 75 yards for a touchdown to cut Auburn's lead to 23-21. Shortly later, Chark came up with a huge reception, getting late separation and having the ball fall into him, for a gain of about 40 yards. Chark totaled five receptions for 150 yards versus Auburn. Overall, this tape will help Chark as he showed the speed to separate and make big plays. He also ran some nice routes with impressive ability to get late separation to make receptions. This tape is going to help Chark to be a potential seconds-day pick, even with his fumble.) (10-17-17): http://walterfootball.com/draft2018stock_07.php
Barkley leads the way for this year's Heisman (Prospects on the rise - Kiper: D.J. Chark, WR, LSU - LSU has had poor quarterback play since Chark has been in school, but he's a dynamic receiver/returner who could be better in the NFL than he has been in college. He was a huge part of the Tigers' comeback win over Auburn on Saturday, with five catches for 150 yards and a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown. It was his second punt-return TD of the season. At 6-3, 195 pounds, Chark has averaged 21.1 yards per catch on his 48 career catches. He's a big-play threat, and I like the way he creates separation late in his routes. I'd like to see him consistently high-point the ball, so he's not a perfect prospect. He also lost a fumble against Auburn. Chark could end up being the top senior receiver in this 2018 class. I have him as a Day 2 pick at this point, and he could move up if he tests well.) (10-16-17): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2017/10/espn_analyst_says_lsus_dj_char.html
2018 draft: 7 prospects who helped themselves in Senior Bowl (Prospects on the rise - Kiper: D.J. Chark, WR, LSU - LSU has had poor quarterback play since Chark has been in school, but he's a dynamic receiver/returner who could be better in the NFL than he has been in college. He was a huge part of the Tigers' comeback win over Auburn on Saturday, with five catches for 150 yards and a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown. It was his second punt-return TD of the season. At 6-3, 195 pounds, Chark has averaged 21.1 yards per catch on his 48 career catches. He's a big-play threat, and I like the way he creates separation late in his routes. I'd like to see him consistently high-point the ball, so he's not a perfect prospect. He also lost a fumble against Auburn. Chark could end up being the top senior receiver in this 2018 class. I have him as a Day 2 pick at this point, and he could move up if he tests well.) (10-16-17): http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21035347/mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-pick-their-top-3-heisman-trophy-candidates
D.J. Chark makes good on a promise with his punt return touchdown vs. Auburn (10-14-17): http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2017/10/lsu_football_dj_chark_punt_ret_1.html
Week 7 Prospect Matchups (LSU receiver DJ Chark is much-discussed in scouting circles. He offers terrific size and speed numbers (6-foot-2.5, 200 pounds, 4.45s) and shows flashes of dominance but also lots of inconsistency. Chark has been moderately productive over the past two seasons but has yet to turn in a breakout year.) (10-13-17): http://draftanalyst.com/week-7-prospect-matchups
Week 4 Prospect Matchups (Tigers receiver DJ Chark has been receiving plenty of praise recently, as he’s turning into a big play receiver on an otherwise boring pass offense at LSU. Chark’s receiving yardage this season outdistances any other LSU pass catcher by a margin of almost 3-to-1.) (9-22-17): http://draftanalyst.com/week-4-prospect-matchups
Scout questions Malik Jefferson, buzz builds for D.J. Chark (The scoop: LSU's hiring of offensive coordinator Matt Canada (previously at Pitt) after last season is already creating vertical opportunities for LSU WR D.J. Chark. Some in the scouting community believe he will fly up draft boards thanks to his speed and ability to return punts. The skinny: I rated Chark the No. 6 WR to watch heading into the season, but that already seems to be too low, according to what I'm hearing from scouts. Chark has blazing speed and saw 8 of his 26 catches in 2016 go for 25 yards or more. Through two games this season, Chark is averaging 25.7 yards per catch (7 grabs for 180 yards) and returned two punts for touchdowns in last weekend's win over Chattanooga (although one was called back on a penalty). Matt Canada's offense allows for more frequent shots down the field off of play-action. With RB Derrius Guice forcing safeties to creep near the line of scrimmage for run support, Chark could be in for a big season and a trip up draft boards.) (9-14-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000844614/article/scout-questions-malik-jefferson-buzz-builds-for-dj-chark
2018 Prospect Preview: LSU WR D.J. Chark impressed in 2016 (8-14-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-lsu-wr-d-j-chark-impressed-in-2016
2018 NFL Draft Watch: FBS Wide Receiver Overview (Breakout candidates - D.J. Chark, LSU: It’s all about speed for Chark who can get behind the defense and stretch the field. Despite inconsistent quarterback play, he still averaged 2.17 yards per route though much of his production has come via the deep ball. He’ll get the opportunity to show a more well-rounded game in 2017, and if he proves to be more than a deep threat, his draft stock will be on the rise by next spring.) (8-11-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-nfl-draft-watch-fbs-wide-receiver-overview
Scouting the SEC: LSU (Receiver D.J. Chark is underrated in scouting circles and is a nice-sized receiver with sneaky speed. Chark does a great job working to come free, is always on the same page as his quarterback and plays like a big-bodied receiver. He lacks a true second gear and occasionally gets lazy with pass catching fundamentals but has the underlying tools to grow into a No. 2 receiver on an NFL roster if he takes his game to the next level.) (8-11-17): http://draftanalyst.com/scouting-sec-lsu
Top 10 college football receivers to watch in 2017 (6. D.J. Chark, LSU: One of the fastest players on the team and has the ability to yank the top off the defense with his vertical speed. Able to run away from defenders without even trying and 8 of his 26 catches went for 25-plus yards last season. Chark is very talented at finding and tracking the ball and then finishing difficult catches down the field. He also showed a willingness to work the middle of the field and take huge hits (see Chark vs. Justin Evans from Texas A&M). He's a little spindly and has to prove he can hold up against stronger cornerbacks. He also needs to run his routes with the same urgency all the time.) (7-11-17): http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000819083/blank
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Scouting Reports:
Ok. State Profile: http://okstate.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3960
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/james-washington?id=2559927
Draft Wire: http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/12/13/james-washington-nfl-draft-profile/
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=132273&draftyear=2018&genpos=WR
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2018jwashington.php
Articles:
10 players who just missed the latest mock draft (James Washington: Another wide receiver casualty in the first round, Washington is battling a number of other players to be the top wideout off the board. He runs good routes and ran an expected 40 in the 4.5-range, but questions remain as to whether or not he can be the same deep threat he was at Oklahoma State where he led the nation with 815 yards on deep passes last season.) (3-7-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-10-players-who-just-missed-the-latest-mock-draft
NFL Draft: There's something for everyone in this year's WR class (Oklahoma State’s James Washington is built more like a running back, but he went over 1,000 receiving yards in each of his final three seasons, averaging 20.2 yards per catch. Like Sutton, he ran a limited route tree, but he reached the endzone 33 times in three years, and he says the team that takes him will get a model citizen. “I’m a guy you can trust on and off the field,” said Washington, who could sneak into the first round. “I’m going to represent, and I’m going to represent well. You don’t have to worry about any character issues or anything." His quarterback, 6-foot-4 Mason Rudolph, another possible first-rounder, vouched for the 6-foot Washington, calling him “a credit to the program and a great human being.” Washington returned the compliment, saying the two had a lot in common. “He’s a little taller than me I guess, but other than that, I feel like we’re the exact same person,” Washington said. “We’re both humble, and we love the opportunity we’ve been put in, and we cherish every minute of it.”) (3-2-18): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/03/02/nfl-draft-theres-something-for-everyone-in-this-years-wr-class/a76fmfd/
NFL combine: 10 players with something to prove (5. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State: Racing past Big 12 corners became routine for Washington, who hauled in 33 touchdown passes in the last three seasons. But NFL teams will want to verify his deep speed, and his 40-yard dash time will be one of the combine's most scrutinized. With a squat build and lack of experience running a full route tree, Washington could see his stock drop if he doesn't measure up to to his peers.) (2-27-18): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2018/02/27/nfl-scouting-combine-10-players-something-prove-lamar-jackson/375476002/
NFL Draft: The most important stat for every top WR prospect (James Washington, Oklahoma State - 24 20-yard Receptions: There is a lot to love about Oklahoma State’s James Washington. He has some of the strongest hands (and wrists and fingers) that you will ever see from a receiver. His body is built like a running back and that makes him hard to tackle in the open field. But the most impressive thing about his game is his ability to make plays down the field. In 2017, Washington had 24 receptions of over 20 yards (no other receiver in the country had more than 22), all while averaging nearly 21 yards per reception. With Washington’s ability to track the ball in the air, and with the strength of his hands, he might be one of the most well-rounded deep threats to the enter the NFL in some time. The only question teams may have is if he will have the deep speed to separate as consistently as he did in the Big 12 over the past three seasons. But if Washington can run in the 4.4s at the NFL Combine, he might be in the first-round discussion sooner rather than later.) (2-22-18): http://www.profootballweekly.com/lists/2018/02/22/999f151528ed4c0eacb54725225f3fcc/index.xml?page=1
2018 NFL Combine: Prospects with the most on the line in Indianapolis (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State: Washington was an electric downfield weapon his entire collegiate career. He's the only FCS wideout to accumulate 200 receptions and average at least 19.0 yards per catch in his collegiate career among all receivers dating back to 2000. But he's not quite 5'11", so he'll want to validate his film speed with timed speed at the combine. If he does that -- anything under 4.50 would be fine -- he'll essentially lock in being a first-round pick. If Washington runs slower than 4.50, he could fall into the top 10 picks of the second round.) (2-21-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2018-nfl-combine-prospects-with-the-most-on-the-line-in-indianapolis/
NFL Combine preview: Athleticism key for these prospects (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State: Washington victimized Big 12 cornerbacks, which also makes it tough to gauge his speed. He is one of the better vertical threats in the class, but does he have 4.35 speed? Or 4.55 speed? That will be an important distinction for scouts.) (2-21-18): http://draftscout.tsxfiles.com/2018/02/21/nfl-combine-preview-athleticism-key-for-these-prospects/
Top 10 receivers to chase among free agents, draft prospects (4. James Washington, draft prospect: Having amassed nearly 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns combined over his final two collegiate seasons, Washington enters the NFL with a notable resume, and the Oklahoma State product will be one of the top players selected at the position in the 2018 NFL Draft. Washington has great build-up speed and was a vertical playmaker in college. He's also a combative receiver, both with the ball in his hands and when tracking misplaced passes down the field. The NFL Scouting Combine will be a good test to not only see exactly where his timed speed falls, but how he checks out in agility drills. Washington shows the skills to find his way onto the field as a big-play threat and possibly develop into a quality starter. So far, he's been my favorite receiver prospect to watch.) (2-20-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000916733/article/top-10-receivers-to-chase-among-free-agents-draft-prospects
2018 Combine Preview: Wide receiver (WR James Washington - Best trait: Big-play potential. He finished among the FBS leaders with 1,549 receiving yards (20.9 average) this past season. He also led the FBS in catches of 50-plus yards and scored 13 touchdowns. His speed and down-the-field ability are his best traits. Concern: He’ll be asked to master a lot more of the route tree in the NFL than he had to in college. There could be an early adjustment there. Skinny: He was the best receiver at the Senior Bowl in January, and showed the same big-play ability there that he did the last four years at Oklahoma State. He’s going to come in and stretch the field for whatever team drafts him.) (2-20-18): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-scouting-combine/article-1/2018-Combine-Preview-Wide-receiver/c10fdbb0-fd9f-42af-9a39-86d86cb8ac43
2018 NFL Scouting Combine: Ten receivers I'm excited to watch (James Washington, Oklahoma State: A top dog at Oklahoma State, Washington took the Batman role in the offense. The 6-foot, 205-pound receiver is a pure hands catcher and uses his strong physique to finish defenders. He's aware of the sideline and has a great resume coming out of college. Check out the 2016 Alamo Bowl, when Washington repeatedly beat Chidobe Awuzie, who started six games for the Dallas Cowboys this past season. The only knock I have is he can be too stiff at times. I'm curious to see how Washington performs with some of the upper-echelon quarterbacks of this class throwing to him at the combine. The ball was often late, overthrown or thrown behind him at Oklahoma State, so I want to see how he does with good ball placement.) (2-19-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000916606/article/2018-nfl-scouting-combine-ten-receivers-im-excited-to-watch
Offensive Draft Position Ranks (Washington and Miller will both be good NFL players. Each has speed to burn, and each can win in contested situations downfield. Both were hyper productive in college. Washington gets dinged for his height and his RB-like build, but he’s got extremely long arms and courage to spare.) (2-15-18): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/77940/325/offensive-draft-position-ranks
Senior Bowl Risers- Offense (Winner – James Washington/Oklahoma State:Several receivers helped themselves in Mobile, including Braxton Berrios, DaeSean Hamilton and DJ Chark, but Washington stole the show. Despite measuring in just shy of 5-foot-11, a full inch shorter than his listed height with the Cowboys, Washington’s impressive 33 7/8-inch arms helped make up for his lack of height, and he dominated Tuesday’s practice to get his week off to a blazing start. He used his hands well to separate early in routes, was lightning-quick out of route breaks and attacked the ball aggressively in the air at all levels of the field. His yards-after-catch prowess and ball-tracking skills were also on display, and while he had occasional struggles at the line against press coverage, his overall body of work at the Senior Bowl may have pushed him into the back end of Round 1.) (1-29-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-risers-offense
2018 Senior Bowl: 10 takeaways from this year's top performers (3. Wow, Washington - Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington got off to a rough start at the weigh-ins, measuring much shorter than his listed height. But that’s where the bad news ended for one of the nation’s most dangerous big-play threats. Every day in practice, Washington wowed scouts and media alike with his sharp route, reliable hands and explosive playmaking ability. While his lack of height might concern some, his solid frame should keep him from attracting the “undersized” label. At worst, Washington is a high-end No. 2 target at the next level who can score every time he touches the ball. Solid numbers at the combine should lock him in as one of this year’s top pass-catchers.) (1-28-18): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/01/28/2018-senior-bowl-10-takeaways-from-this-years-top-performers/3/
Senior Bowl 2018: What the week meant for Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen and more (LSU's D.J. Chark, Iowa State's Allen Lazard, Oklahoma State's James Washington, and Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton all had fine weeks in Mobile, and Chark stole the show in the game. Gallup and Washington were effortlessly uncoverable, especially deep, while Hamilton's crisp route-running got him open often, and Lazard was the best jump-ball wideout in practice. This receiver class may not have insane top-end prospects, but it's a deep group.) (1-27-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-what-the-week-meant-for-baker-mayfield-josh-allen-and-more/?irgwc=1
2018 SENIOR BOWL: NOTES FROM THE FILM ROOM, INCLUDING QUARTERBACK CHARTING (James Washington of Oklahoma State and Michael Gallup of Colorado State both thoroughly impressed as well. Gallup developed the best (only?) rapport with Josh Allen. If both test well at the Combine, both could rise to late 1st round prospects.) (1-26-28): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-notes-from-the-film-room-includin
10 players who impressed at Senior Bowl practices (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State, 5-10, 210: Washington reminded me a lot of Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate this week. He's built in a similar manner, like a running back. Every time my eyes wandered over to one-on-one drills with the receivers and cornerbacks, I saw Washington running free behind the defense. He’s very crisp with his route running, and was the best receiver I saw down here.) (1-26-18): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-players-who-impressed-at-Senior-Bowl-practices/45a8184a-bf33-440a-a68f-4936c49ff094
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Analysis: Washington was awesome during Tuesday's practice, leaving an indelible imprint in the minds of scouts who may have had doubts entering the week. He separates with ease out of breaks, attacks the ball in the air with a "my ball" mentality and is dangerous after the catch. He occasionally struggled with physical coverage at the line, but Washington leaves Mobile as a legitimate option near the back end of Round 1.) (1-26-18): draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
2018 SENIOR BOWL DAY 3 SOUTH: MARCUS DAVENPORT, HOST OF SMALL SCHOOLERS IMPRESS (Continuing to show that he is the best receiver here, James Washington put on a show of consistency once again. Washington looked comfortable on corner fade routes looking the ball in while shielding off the defender. Washington continues to win reps, not only with speed, but with physicality and overall ball skills.) (1-25-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-day-3-south-marcus-davenport-host
2018 Senior Bowl: Thursday Practice Report: North Team: 2018 Senior Bowl: Thursday Practice Report: North Team (N.C. State running back Jaylen Samuels was one of the impressive receivers on Thursday. The converted tight end and fullback was a dynamic receiving threat in college, and he put that on display on Thursday. Samuels ran some excellent routes to get separation from defenders. He is a smooth, quick and slippery target that has excellent feel for how to get open for his quarterback. This session illustrated Samuels as a receiving back for the pros. Samuels is a mid-round sleeper who could be a really nice value pick.) (1-25-18): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2018practice5.php
Senior Bowl Buzz -- Thursday (Finally, I mentioned the lovefest taking place over Marcus Davenport of UTSA. If there is a similar feeling towards a player on offense, it would be Oklahoma State receiver James Washington. Washington has looked terrific in practice and is one of the fastest receivers at Senior Bowl practices, and his arm length of 33 7/8 inches impresses scouts. He’s drawing comparisons to former Pro Bowl receiver Chris Chambers, and it’s unlikely Washington gets out of the first round.) (1-25-17): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-buzz-thursday
2018 Senior Bowl: Day Two (There’s plenty of love out there for James Washington, and for good reason. This might seem too simplified, but the foundation of his game is athleticism, so I’m waiting on his testing numbers before coming to a strong conclusion. Obviously he tracks the ball well on downfield shots.) (1-25-18): www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/77513/351/2018-senior-bowl-day-two
Senior Bowl notebook: Davenport, Penny struggling for South (Oklahoma State’s James Washington has proven the most polished of the receivers in this year’s Senior Bowl over the first two days of practice, showing body control and strong hands to make contested grabs look easy, and also running reliable routes. Teammate Marcel Ateman has also enjoyed a solid week, using his 6-4, 216-pound frame to box-out cornerbacks. In terms of physical upside, however, perhaps the most intriguing pass-catcher for the South Team is another former LSU Tiger — DJ Chark. His blend of size (6-2 5/8 and 196 pounds), straight-line speed and strong hands stands out. Chark, a dynamic returner for the Tigers, made one of the more difficult catches of Wednesday’s practices, bending his knees and extending his arms out in front of him to snare a punt just inches from the ground, securing it and accelerating in one fluid motion.) (1-24-18): http://draftscout.tsxfiles.com/2018/01/24/senior-bowl-notebook-davenport-penny-struggling-for-south/
Eric Edholm's Senior Bowl Day 2 notebook: Wyoming's Allen erratic again ( One of my favorite players so far down here has been Oklahoma State WR James Washington. I split my time while watching the South Team practice marvelling at Washington's ability to separate, even against press-man coverage, and gear up to top speed quickly; the rest of the time was spent thinking who he reminded me of. And I'm still a bit stumped. Why? You just never see receivers with his build. Washington checked in at a shade below 5-foot-11 and was 210 pounds with nearly 34-inch arms. For perspective, that arm length puts him tied for 17th among all the players at Tuesday's weigh-in — up there with offensive tackles, defensive linemen and tight ends. That's just absurd. Washington told me after practice: "Everyone sees me up close and thinks I must be a running back. But I never played that ... I've been a receiver my whole life." Plus, Washington showed very sneaky speed and subtle route-running prowess, especially at the top of his stem. His WR coach at OSU, Kasey Dunn, was there giving pointers after practice to Washington and teammate, Marcell Ateman, who also has had a solid week. But Washington, in our view, has been the show. The South defensive backs, many of them small-school prospects, had zero chance to stopping him in the one-on-one drills and were only slightly more effective in team work. Hat tip to Twitter user @lifesyourcup, who suggested former Dolphins/Chargers/Chiefs WR Chris Chambers as a comp. I like that and now will steal it (with credit), and I believe Washington could have the same type of impact as Chambers did when he was a low-end WR1 his first five or so seasons in the NFL.) (1-24-18): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/01/24/eric-edholms-senior-bowl-day-2-notebook-wyomings-allen-erratic-again/aptc8p0/
South Practice Report (Oklahoma St. WR James Washington was expected to be one of the best players in attendance and he certainly hasn’t disappointed. Much like in college, Washington continues to use his quickness to separate and make big plays down the field. On one play in particular today he absolutely left Murray St. CB D’Montre Wade in the dust for a long score. Washington lacks elite height but has long arms, is a solid 210 pounds and almost looks like a running back on the field. A key for Washington is getting off the line and once he does that whoever is covering him is in trouble due to Washington’s speed, athleticism, body control and ability to track the ball. There is a lot of competition at wideout in this class after the consensus Top 2 of Alabama’s Calvin Ridley and SMU’s Courtland Sutton. Washington was already in the conversation to be at or near the top of the next grouping and he’s making a strong case for himself in Mobile. At the very least Washington appears to be locking up a spot in the Top 50 overall, whether it’s late-Round 1 or early-to-mid Round 2.) (1/24/18): http://www.draftcountdown.com/south-practice-report-1-24-18/
2018 SENIOR BOWL DAY 2 SOUTH: KYLE LAULETTA STEPS UP, AND THE DL IMPRESSES (Oklahoma State’s James Washington again was impressive on day two of practice, and quite frankly has been the most consistent and impressive receiver thus far this week. Washington has shown he can win with speed on deep balls, and also with physicality and strong hands on short and intermediate routes. There has not been a defensive back who has been able to really stop Washington through two practices and he is showing why he was the Biletnikoff winner in 2017.) (1-24-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-day-2-south-kyle-lauletta-steps-u
2018 Senior Bowl: Wednesday Practice Report: South Team (Another receiver who impressed on Wednesday was Oklahoma State's James Washington. During one-on-ones, Washington torched his defender by a solid five steps on a bomb thrown by Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta. Washington also caught a quick slant in stride from Oklahoma State quarterback Marcell Ateman against Murray State cornerback D'montre Wade. On the day, Washington consistently got open, gaining separation against his opponents and excelling running every kind of route.) (1-24-18): http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2018practice4.php
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Wed: Washington didn't dominate quite like he did Tuesday and struggled early with a couple drops, but he won consistently on his route breaks and created easy separation at all levels to create big plays and yards-after-catch opportunities.) (1-24-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
DaeSean Hamilton leads standouts from Senior Bowl Day 2 (2. Speaking of receivers ... there's a buzz building for Oklahoma State's James Washington. Scouts I've talked to have been happy with what they've seen from him. He was ultra-productive during his college career, and it's easy to see why. He doesn't have great size, but he has tremendous speed. -- Daniel Jeremiah) (1-24-18): www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000910032/article/daesean-hamilton-leads-standouts-on-senior-bowl-day-2
Senior Bowl 2018: Observations from Wednesday's practices highlighted by Josh Allen's vintage performance (Oklahoma State wideout James Washington continued his effortless production at practice. While he did have a drop on a low throw against air, he won the vast majority of his matchups and was uncoverable down the field. He has an extra gear unlike any other wideout at this year's Senior Bowl.) (1-24-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-observations-from-wednesdays-practices-highlighted-by-josh-allens-vintage-performance/
Six offensive prospects to pay attention to throughout the week (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State (South No. 28): The Lions don’t need a receiver with Marvin Jones, Golden Tate and Kenny Golladay around. But Washington could be a receiver to pay attention to. He had 74 catches for 1,549 yards and 13 touchdowns last year; a 71-catch, 1,380-yard, 10-touchdown season in 2016 and a 1,087-yard, 10 touchdown season in 2015. He just produces and the Lions could always use that.) (1-24-18): http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/33057/why-the-lions-should-watch-rb-kalen-ballage-at-senior-bowl-this-week
2018 Senior Bowl: Winners, losers from South team's Day 1 practice (Winner - James Washington: Washington already got attention Tuesday due to his measurements, but for the wrong reasons. However, that might be the only knock on him after Tuesday’s practice. The former Cowboy was electrifying on the field, consistently beating opposing defender and making some spectacular catches. Known for his strong hands and ability to win over the top, Washington hauled in every pass thrown his way. Against man coverage, his physical playing style allowed him to create separation and win in 50/50 situations. Yes, his shorter frame might worry some teams, but his hands and route-running skills could make him a first-round target by the end of the week.) (1-23-18): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/01/23/2018-senior-bowl-winners-losers-from-south-teams-day-1-practice/
Senior Bowl Risers: Day 1 (James Washington/WR/Oklahoma State: It might be disingenuous to call such a highly rated prospect a riser, but Washington was impossible to miss in Tuesday's early practice. His hand usage early in routes was particular impressive and helped him create consistent separation. He was quick and twitchy, caught several contested passes in tight coverage and was aggressive attacking the ball in the air. Washington couldn't have asked for a better start if he wants to go in the first 32 picks.) (1-23-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-risers-day-1
Twentyman: Senior Bowl Day 1 observations (Deep threats: On multiple occasions during Tuesday’s South practice receivers James Washington (Oklahoma State) and Byron Pringle (Kansas State) found themselves behind their defender in one-on-ones drills against the cornerbacks for big plays. Washington had over 1,500 yards with 13 touchdowns this season. It was a good start to the week for both players in the one-on-one portion of practice.) (1-23-18): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Senior-Bowl-Day-1-observations/db1026ad-501b-4a79-98d0-1800e55eed59
Senior Bowl 2018: Observations from the first two practices in Mobile, Alabama (James Washington had a near flawless practice. In the one-on-one drills, he caught every pass thrown his way, including a diving grab over the middle on a dig route and a long score on a go route in which he had to release to the outside to gain separation. He made everything look easy.) (1-23-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-observations-from-the-first-two-practices-in-mobile-alabama/
Senior Bowl notebook: Division II OT Cappa stands his ground (NFL scouts’ eyes will be glued to the releases and route-running of Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington (5-11, 210) this week. And on Day One of practice, the Cowboys’ all-time leading receiver did a nice job using his physical nature and strength to work through press coverage and enter his route. Washington’s best trait (his strong hands) were also on display, making several contested catches during one-on-ones.) (1-23-18): draftscout.tsxfiles.com/2018/01/23/senior-bowl-notebook-division-ii-ot-cappa-stands-his-ground/
2018 SENIOR BOWL: DAY 1 NORTH/SOUTH PRACTICE NOTES (Oklahoma State receiver James Washington was the best receiver on the South team on Day 1. He was able to win his reps in 1 on 1 in a variety of ways and displayed exceptional strength at the catch point. Though his height at weight ins was underwhelming (5017), Washington plays bigger than his size and is a player to watch for the rest of the week.) (1-23-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-day-1-north-and-south-practice-re
Winners, losers from 2018 Senior Bowl weigh-ins (Loser - James Washington: One of the top receiver prospects in this year’s class, Washington has been one of college football’s most dangerous big-play threats for three seasons. But while his listed measurements were 6-1, 205 pounds, Washington was cut down to size at Tuesday morning’s weigh-ins, coming in at under 5-11 and 210 pounds. His lack of height could be a concern with some teams, even with his long track record of production.) (1-23-18): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/01/23/senior-bowl-weigh-ins-josh-allen-marcus-davenport/
Senior Bowl 2018: Winners and losers from Tuesday's weigh-in at Mobile (Losers - James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State - Weigh-in: 5107 / 210 / 34" arms / 9 5/8" hands: Washington's weight and especially his arm length would push him into the "winners" subheading. But there was plenty of negative buzz about him not even hitting 5-11 despite being listed at 6-0 during his illustrious career at Oklahoma State. Perspective: Washington's weigh-in figures are nearly identically to 49ers wideout Pierre Garcon, who was 5117 and 210 pounds at the 2008 combine. However, he had just 31 1/8-inch arms.) (1-23-18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2018-winners-and-losers-from-tuesdays-weigh-in-at-mobile/
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Tues: Washington was head-and-shoulders the best receiver on the field Tuesday, using his hands extremely well early in routes to create separation, showing quick-twitch ability and making several contested catches while attacking the ball aggressively in the air.) (1-23-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
Video - Mike Mayock explains why height isn't a concern for OKST WR James Washington (1-23-18): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000909844/Mike-Mayock-explains-why-height-isn-t-a-concern-for-OKST-WR-James-Washington
Video - OKST WR James Washington explains how he modeled his game after Dez Bryant (1-23-18): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000909842/OKST-WR-James-Washington-explains-how-he-modeled-his-game-after-Dez-Bryant
How the 2018 Senior Bowl wide receivers could steal the show (James Washington: Speaking of downfield ability, no receiver in college football this past season was more effective vertically than Washington. He led the country in deep receptions (balls that travel 20-plus yards through the air from the line of scrimmage) with 17, and yards with 715. His game-breaking speed and tracking ability made him a constant deep threat and the focal point of Oklahoma State’s outstanding offense. He matched Gallup in yards per route run, and his 131.4 passer rating when targeted ranked second in the country among draft prospects with at least 100 targets. He also doubled-up Gallup with 14 scores, making it the third-consecutive season Washington hit pay dirt at least 10 times. Not surprisingly, 39 percent of Washington’s routes were downfield, as ‘go’ and post routes two of his three most-targeted routes. His yards per reception on these targets was absolutely absurd: 45.9 on posts, and 37.3 on ‘go’s, and 924 of his 1,544 receiving yards came when running either of these routes. Two things teams will want to see from Washington in Mobile are his elusiveness on underneath routes (he broke just seven tackles after the catch in 2017) and his versatility, as 92 percent of his routes last season were run wide to the right side of the field. Overall though, his production as a senior was outstanding, as his 87.8 receiving grade ranked seventh among draft prospects at the wide receiver position.) (1-22-18): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-how-the-2018-senior-bowl-wide-receivers-could-steal-the-show
Mason Rudolph, James Washington go out in style with bowl performance (Rudolph completed 21 of his 32 passes for 351 yards and a pair of touchdowns, one of them going to Washington for 65 yards. Washington caught five passes for 126 yards and the score, averaging over 25 yards per reception on the night.) (12-29-17): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/12/29/mason-rudolph-james-washington-go-out-in-style-with-bowl-performance/
Scouting the Camping World Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Oklahoma State (James Washington entered the season as the top receiver on many scouts’ boards, and he comes in at No. 4 for us. Washington has the speed and separation skills to consistently get open, tracks the ball well downfield and has impressive body control but occasionally struggles with drops, a weakness that keeps him out of the first round on our board and may limit him to more of a No. 2 wide receiver role at the NFL level, along with average size (5-foot-11, 205 pounds.) (12-28-17): http://draftanalyst.com/scouting-camping-world-bowl-virginia-tech-vs-oklahoma-state
2018 NFL Draft prospect watch: Camping World Bowl (WR James Washington - One half of arguably the nation’s most talented 1-2 wide receiver combo, Washington hauled in 69 receptions on 110 targets for 1,418 yards to lead the nation in receiving yards. His 131.4 passer rating when targeted was 13th-best among all draft-eligible wide receivers but where he stood out was his ability on the deep ball. Washington was targeted on 35 passes at least 20 yards downfield, and he brought down 17 of them (second-most among draft-eligible WRs) for 715 yards (most) and seven touchdowns (fifth-most). – @PFF_Cam) (12-27-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-watch-camping-world-bowl
Top 25 future NFL stars to watch in Dec. 26-30 bowl games (20. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State - Game: Camping World Bowl vs. Virginia Tech, Dec. 28 - The 2017 Fred Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's most outstanding receiver has consistently taken the top off of defenses over the past four seasons. He reminds me a bit of Golden Tate, with a running back build but the speed to get down the sideline or seam. Washington likes to double-catch the ball at times, but is willing to fight anyone in the air. Michigan State corners will have their hands full with his slants, screens, and nines.) (12-26-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000898733/article/top-25-future-nfl-stars-to-watch-in-dec-2630-bowl-games
2018 NFL Draft watch: Top quarterbacks shine during rivalry week (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State — The 6-1, 205-pound Washington continued his stellar senior season with eight catches for 106 yards and a touchdown against the Jayhawks. Washington has 69 receptions for an eye-popping 1,423 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.) (11-26-17): http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/2018-nfl-draft-watch-top-quarterbacks-baker-mayfield-lamar-jackson-riley-ferguson/niqa8v9dwulg13qy412pxzm8g
Mason Rudolph breaks Barry Sanders' TD record, destroys Kansas (James Washington, Rudolph’s favorite target, notched his eighth 100-yard receiving game of the season, hauling in eight receptions for 106 yards and a career-high 12th touchdown catch of the year. Washington has topped 1,000 yards and double-digit scores through the air for the third straight season.) (11-25-17): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/11/25/mason-rudolph-barry-sanders-touchdown-record-kansas/
2018 NFL Draft watch: UCLA’s Josh Rosen outperforms USC’s Sam Darnold (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State — He's not the biggest wide receiver at 5-11, 200 pounds, but the Oklahoma State Cowboy has a huge game, and he showed it again with eight catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a 45-40 loss to Kansas State.) (11-19-17): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/2018-nfl-draft-watch-sam-darnold-josh-rosen/wcrj5u02jkal14f2wulzw389y
Mason Rudolph's 425 yards, 4 TDs not enough as Kansas State pulls upset (James Washington and Marcell Ateman, had big days of their own, combining for 272 yards on 14 catches with a pair of scores.) (11-18-17): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/11/18/mason-rudolphs-kansas-state-upset-james-washington-marcell-ateman/
Ranking 2018 NFL draft WRs by yards per route run (2. James Washington, Oklahoma State - Targets/Yards/Snaps in Route/YPRR: 79/1131/283/4.00 - Washington has been one of the top wide receivers in college football for three seasons now and he is having his third-straight 1,000-yard season. Washington is one of the premier deep threat prospect in the draft class and his ability to be productive down the field is why he is so high on this list. Washington’s best game of the 2017 season so far came against Baylor where he caught six of his 11 targets for 235 yards – including 73 yards after the catch – and one touchdown.) (11-8-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-2018-nfl-draft-wrs-by-yards-per-route-run
James Washington in walking boot, might still play vs. Iowa State (11-6-17): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/11/06/james-washington-oklahoma-state-injury-iowa-state/
2018 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Week 9 (It doesn’t hurt that his top two receivers James Washington (87.0 overall grade) and Marcell Ateman (87.4) are both top 10 in the country in terms of overall grade. Washington’s 4.04 yards per route run ranks third in the NCAA while Ateman’s 3.85 is not far behind at fifth.) (10-27-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2018-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-week-9
2018 NFL Draft: 15 seniors with chance to earn Round 1 grade (4. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State: The battle between Dante Pettis and Washington for a first-round spot might come down to combine workouts. Washington's production has been outstanding, and if he shows excellent short-area quickness and straight-line speed, he could be ranked ahead of Pettis on draft boards.)(10-19-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000863860/article/2018-nfl-draft-15-seniors-with-chance-to-earn-round-1-grade
Midseason CFBTop25: Saquon Barkley leads future NFL stars (25. James Washington: 2017 stats: 34 catches for 882 yards (25.9 average), 6 TDs. - Washington has piled stats on top of stats for the last three seasons and has shown an increase in production every year. Thanks to his elite ball tracking and hand-eye coordination down the field, Washington is one of college football's premier vertical threats. This season, he's posted 124 yards receiving or more in 5 of his 6 contests with a whopping 25.9 yards per catch. Oklahoma State doesn't ask him to run the entirety of the route tree, but the Cowboys understand his strengths. They put him in position to consistently succeed using his size, strength, speed and ball skills.) (10-16-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000862291/article/midseason-cfbtop25-saquon-barkley-leads-future-nfl-stars
Mason Rudolph, James Washington go off on Baylor (Rudolph threw for 459 yards and three touchdowns, while Washington needed just six receptions to rack up 235 yards receiving, averaging nearly 40 yards per catch. Washington is averaging over 100 yards receiving per game and a career-high 23.1 yards per reception. There's a video inside) (10-14-17): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/10/14/mason-rudolph-james-washington-go-off-on-baylor/
Examining the 2018 NFL draft wide receivers prospects through Week 6 (1. James Washington, Oklahoma State - Snaps in route/yards per route run: 160/4.03 - Washington’s numbers on the receiving end of Mason Rudolph’s passes this season are staggering. He has hauled in 6-of-10 deep targets so far this year for 303 yards and three touchdowns. He is fourth among draft-eligible receivers in yards (645), but has done so on just 28 catches. Rudolph has thrown five touchdowns to Washington, compared to just one interceptions when targeting him, for a passer rating of 146.8 on throws to Washington.) (10-10-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-examining-the-2018-nfl-draft-wide-receivers-prospects-through-week-6
2018 NFL Draft Watch: Weekend Overview, Week 5 (Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington came into the 2017 season as a highly-touted prospect and his play thus far this season has not disappointed. Washington keeps adding impressive weekly performances to his resume. In Week 5 against Texas Tech, Washington was targeted 12 times and caught nine of them for 127 yards – including 32 yards after the catch – and one touchdown. Washington did have one drop but beat four different coverage defenders for catches and the passer rating when targeting him was 136.5.)(10-2-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2018-nfl-draft-watch-weekend-overview-week-5
PFF Draft Watch: Deep Passing spotlight (3. Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State Cowboys - PFF Edge deep pass yards: 545 Rudolph’s connection with standout WR James Washington really shines through on their deep pass connection. The duo has hooked up six times on deep passes for 303 yards, which leads the nation. On his own, Rudolph has attempted 25 deep passes, completing 12 of them for his 545 yards, and is also tied for second with Grier and Mayfield with six touchdowns. Perhaps buried in the loss to TCU was Rudolph’s perfectly placed deep ball to Washington that he took 86 yards to the house. (Video of TD inside).) (9-28-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pff-draft-watch-deep-passing-spotlight
2018 NFL Draft Stock - Week 1 (James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State: Last Thursday, Washington lit it up with touchdown receptions of 77 and 40 yards. He caught six passes for 145 yards with two touchdowns. The Tulsa defensive backs weren't NFL caliber, so they weren't a serious test for Washington, but this was a good start to the year as he showed his ability to stretch defenses, adjust to the ball, and was sure-handed.) (9-5-17): http://walterfootball.com/draft2018stock_01.php
WATCH: Mason Rudolph hits James Washington for 40-yard TD pass (8-31-17): http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/08/31/watch-mason-rudolph-hits-james-washington-for-40-yard-td-pass/
2018 NFL Draft Watch: FBS Wide Receiver Overview (Oklahoma State’s James Washington is a deep threat as well, but he gained his class-high 690 deep yards with his speed and sharp route-running. If he can improve in contested situations, he’ll get plenty of first-round looks.) (8-11-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-nfl-draft-watch-fbs-wide-receiver-overview
Scouting the Big 12: Oklahoma State (Receiver James Washington gave serious consideration to entering last April’s draft but, in the end, returned for his senior season. Given the weakness of the position in 2017 while factoring in Washington’s skills, some questioned his decision. Washington offers decent size and plays fast football. He makes a lot of acrobatic receptions as well as big plays from the line of scrimmage. He finds ways to separate from defenders or gets into the clearing despite being the focus of attention from opponents. What he lacks is great concentration, and I saw Washington drop a number of catchable throws on film. He’s stamped as a second-round pick on our board but could move into the first round and if he consistently plays at a high level. Ultimately Washington has the potential to grow into a team’s second wideout at the next level.) (8-8-18): http://draftanalyst.com/scouting-big-12-oklahoma-state
Top 5 FBS players, per position, entering the 2017 season: Offense (James Washington - The Good: Deep threat who maintains his speed in and out of his cuts. Led the draft class with 690 yards on deep passes in 2016 while ranking ninth with 2.92 yards per route. Room to Improve: Needs to be more consistent at the catch point in contested situations and has 18 drops in his three years (drop rate of 8.97 percent ranked 85th in the draft class in 2016).) (8-7-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-top-5-fbs-players-per-position-entering-the-2017-season-offense
2018 Prospect Preview: Is Oklahoma State WR James Washington the draft's best deep threat? (7-25-17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-is-oklahoma-state-wr-james-washington-the-drafts-best-deep-threat
Courtland Sutton, Calvin Ridley lead top 10 WRs to watch in 2017 (7. James Washington, Oklahoma State: Washington has been one of the most consistent vertical talents in college football over the last three seasons with a career average of 19.2 yards per catch and 26 career touchdown receptions. He's a long strider who can rip into cornerback cushions and climb on top of them quickly. Washington is a sensational ball tracker who is able to go up and come down with the deep ball with the best of them in college football. He also flashes runaway speed after the catch and can take a slant the distance if a safety makes a mistake. Washington tends to fight some underneath throws as a pass-catcher and will need additional work with the route tree once he gets to the league.) (7-11-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000819156/article/courtland-sutton-calvin-ridley-lead-top-10-wrs-to-watch-in-2017
WR Justin Watson:
Scouting Reports:
Penn Bio: https://www.pennathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3732
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/justin-watson?id=2560051
Draft Scout: http://www.draftscout.com/members/ratings/tsx_profile.php?pyid=1005895
Articles:
Penn football's Justin Watson prepares for NFL Draft process (2-22-18): http://www.thedp.com/article/2018/02/penn-football-justin-watson-wide-receiver-nfl-draft-fcs-wr-pro-day
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Analysis: Watson saved his best for last in Mobile, appearing more comfortable and agile changing direction as the week went on. His hands are excellent and he made multiple one-handed touchdown catches, showing nice reaction time, balance and functional athleticism. He isn’t particularly quick or fast but runs good routes and uses his frame to maintain separation while proving to his quarterbacks that he can come down with contested passes when they throw them up for grabs. Buried on most draft boards before the Shrine Game, he now has a legitimate chance to go in the later rounds.) (1-26-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
2018 Senior Bowl: Notes from the Film Room, including Quarterback Charting (Penn receiver Justin Watson and Miami (FL) receiver Braxton Berrios had two of the best catches of the week, and both have great late-breaking separation. Watson actually looked quite proficient on the perimeter, while Berrios had some concern with his route precision. Both helped themselves this week.) (1-26-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-notes-from-the-film-room-includin
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Thurs: Thursday was Watson’s best day of practice, as he looked improved in agility and change-of-direction drills and was generally more comfortable moving around the field. He had the highlight of practice when he made a great one-handed catch in tight coverage against Isaac Yiadom in the corner of the end zone.) (1-25-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
Senior Bowl -- South Team Page (Wed: Watson struggled when asked to change direction in drills and seemed disoriented at times but showed impressive body control, although he struggled to get open for much of practice.) (1-24-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
2018 Senior Bowl Day 2 North: Josh Allen Shows Promise, OL Stand Out (Justin Watson, one of the lesser-known receivers coming into this week, has been impressive through he first two days of practice. Wilson has shown great body control effectively using his 6’2 215-pound frame to box out defenders and helping create separation out of his cuts. Watson has shown strong hands, being able to finish catches despite defenders ripping at his arms and hands once he catches the ball. One area that Watson needs to show is if he can get off press coverage more efficiently.) (1-24-18): http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2018-senior-bowl-day-2-north-josh-allen-shows-prom
Video - Justin Watson makes crazy one-handed catch in Senior Bowl practice (1-23-18): http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000909894
Senior
Bowl -- South Team Page (Tues: The North squad's second call-up from
last week's Shrine Game, Watson's lack of twitchy athleticism was
obvious but he showed good reaction time and made a great one-handed
catch deep down the field, although a faster receiver wouldn't have had
to use one hand.) (1-23-18): http://draftanalyst.com/senior-bowl-south-team-page
2018 NFL Draft Stock - East-West Shrine (Justin Watson, WR, Penn: Watson is another wide receiver who has impressed team sources. They say that Watson had a lot of good tape in college, but considering his level of competition, teams were eager to see if he could be as good against more talented defensive backs. Watson proved up to the task this week, putting together quality sessions each day. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder is solidly built and runs all for his size. Watson was very good in the one-on-one and the seven-on-seven sessions. He is a tough receiver who can run the staple routes of the west coast offense with slants, digs and crosses. Watson has yards-after-the-catch skills and is good at shielding the ball from defenders. Not many Ivy League players get drafted, but Watson could be a third-day pick in the 2018 NFL Draft after his strong week in St. Petersburg.) (1-18-18): http://walterfootball.com/draft2018stock_20.php
Mike Mayock's observations from week of Shrine Game practices (Penn WR Justin Watson: He practiced in the slot this week and did a nice job. Tuesday, he caught the ball well and created some separation inside. He's 220 pounds, and he's an interesting guy, but I think you have to figure out how you're going to use him. Special teams is going to be important for him, just to earn a spot on the team to buy himself some time, but he's intriguing.) (1-18-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000907807/article/mike-mayocks-observations-from-week-of-shrine-game-practices
Shrine Practice -- Wednesday AM Report (Justin Watson/WR/Penn: Truth be told, Tuesday was probably Watson’s best practice of the week, but he’s been impressive all three days. He’s a natural pass catcher with a smooth style and great concentration. His hand-eye coordination is impressive, as is his ability to come away with contested passes or errant throws. The faster he runs in predraft workouts, the earlier he will be selected.) (1-17-18): http://draftanalyst.com/shrine-practice-wednesday-am-report
2018
East-West Shrine Game: Wednesday's East Team Practice Report (Another
wide receiver who has impressed team sources is Penn wideout Justin
Watson. They say that Watson had a lot of good tape in college, but
considering his level of competition, teams were eager to see if he
could be as good against more talented defensive backs. Watson has
proved up to the task this week, producing quality sessions each day.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder is built solid and runs all for his size.
Watson was very good in the one-on-ones and the seven-on-seven session.
He is a tough receiver who runs the staple routes of the west coast
offense with slants, digs and crosses. Watson has run-after-the-catch
skills and is good to shield the ball from defenders. Not many Ivy
League players get drafted, but Watson could be a third-day pick in the
2018 NFL Draft after his strong week in Mobile.) (1-17-18): http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2018practice5.php
Shrine Game Day 2 Notebook: Memphis QB emulates Brett Favre (East WR Justin Watson has drawn his share of notice from coaches so far this week, and made perhaps his most impressive catch yet on a deep ball from QB J.T. Barrett that split DBs Dee Delaney of Miami and Jamar Summers of UConn. Watson, of Penn, has given East defensive backs problems with his size (6-3, 225).) (1-16-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000907394/article/shrine-game-day-2-notebook-memphis-qb-emulates-brett-favre
2018
Shrine Game: East Practice (Monday-Tuesday) (Of the rest, the most
physically impressive was Penn’s Justin Watson. He’s a ripped up 215
pounds at just under 6’3”. Watson was not the biggest, however;
Montreal’s Regis Cibasu tipped the scales at 241 pounds. Neither moved
with the speed or fluidity of an NFL wideout.) (1-16-18): https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3027/2018-Shrine-Game-East-Practice-(monday-Tuesday)Shrine Game Day 2 Notebook: Memphis QB emulates Brett Favre (East WR Justin Watson has drawn his share of notice from coaches so far this week, and made perhaps his most impressive catch yet on a deep ball from QB J.T. Barrett that split DBs Dee Delaney of Miami and Jamar Summers of UConn. Watson, of Penn, has given East defensive backs problems with his size (6-3, 225).) (1-16-18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000907394/article/shrine-game-day-2-notebook-memphis-qb-emulates-brett-favre
No matter the results, Penn football's 2017 season was one amazing ride (The excitement of 2017 didn’t come via the dramatic finishes alone. Justin Watson was a one-man highlight reel in his senior season, putting the finishing touches on a career that Cornell head coach David Archer called “the best of all time.” With 192 yards and a touchdown on Saturday, Watson completed his streak of scoring in each one of the season’s games. Watson continued his stellar play this season despite the graduation of Alek Torgersen, Penn’s all-time leader in touchdown passes. Despite quarterback play that sometimes bordered on unwatchable — for example, starter Will Fischer-Colbrie threw four interceptions Saturday before being benched — Watson managed to avoid a substantial statistical regression from his previous two seasons. A diving catch on Penn’s final, game-winning drive set Penn up at the Cornell three, a opportunity they would convert into a touchdown on the next play. Seconds later, Watson pulled in a Nick Robinson pass to secure a two-point conversion and put Penn up by seven. That sequence of events — the final plays of Watson’s career — was yet another entry into the captain’s collection of dramatic moments, which includes last minute touchdowns against Princeton on Nov. 4 and Harvard in 2016.) (11-19-17): http://www.thedp.com/article/2017/11/penn-football-nowlan-column-ivy-league-redemption-crazy-season-entertainment
Justin Watson helps lift Penn football over Cornell, 29-22, in season finale (Watson capped off his incredible Quakers career with an equally incredible 13 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown. It wasn’t just the volume of the catches that were so incredible, but the weight of each of them. When the offense sputtered, Penn dialed up No. 5, and he answered the call every time. Watson finished his career at Penn with school career records in receptions (218), receiving yards (3,777), touchdowns (34) and all-purpose yards (4,116) and touchdowns in a season (14 this year).) (11-18-17): http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn/justin-watson-penn-cornell-football-ivy-league-20171118.html
Penn's Justin Watson looking to go out on top (11-16-17): http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/justin-watson-penn-football-ivy-league-south-fayette-cornell-20171116.html
Watson's Homecoming heroics earn him DP Sports' Player of the Week (11-5-18): http://www.thedp.com/article/2017/11/justin-watson-dp-sports-player-of-the-week
Penn football's star Justin Watson seeks to shine brighter than ever (9-13-17): http://www.thedp.com/article/2017/09/penn-footballs-star-justin-watson-seeks-to-shine-brighter-than-ever
A Penn football all-American? Justin Watson fits the bill (8-18-17): http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn/penn-football-justin-watson-all-american-ivy-league-wide-receiver-20170818.html
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