WR Quintez Cephus

Scouting Reports:

Wisconsin Profile:  https://uwbadgers.com/sports/football/roster/quintez-cephus/8044

NFL.com:  https://www.nfl.com/prospects/quintez-cephus?id=32194345-5042-2041-b441-60bc9cb55ad1

Draftnetwork:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/quintez-cephus/A49cn2BxKO

Quintez Cephus NFL Draft Profile, Scouting Report:  https://www.si.com/college/wisconsin/football/nfl-draft-quintez-cephus-scouting-report-wisconsin-football

Draftwire:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/29/2020-nfl-draft-quintez-cephus-scouting-report/

Athlon:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2020-nfl-draft-profile-quintez-cephus?amp

PFN Tony Pauline:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/big-ten-scouting-reports-2020-nfl-draft/12/

Rankings:

Overall:

Walter football (89. Cephus):  https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftbigboard

2020 NFL Draft Big Board: The Draft Wire 300 (122. Cephus):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/04/17/2020-nfl-draft-rankings-big-board-top-300/

2020 NFL Draft: Final PFF Top 250 Big Board (148. Cephus:  Cephus could step on an NFL field tomorrow and not look out of place, but you're going to have to accept athletic limitations. His inability to separate downfield may limit him to a slot role.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-final-pff-top-250-big-board

Draft rankings: Ryan Wilson Top 250 (150. WR Cephus):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-two-receivers-crack-top-10-two-running-backs-in-top-25-and-entire-top-250/

THOR 500: NYSTROM'S BIG BOARD (163. Cephus):  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/rankings/thor-500-nystroms-big-board-0

Tony Pauline’s 2020 NFL Draft Rankings (170. Cephus):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-rankings-scouting-reports-tony-pauline/

Rotoworld Analytics Rankings (172. Cephus):  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/nfl-draft-preview/analytics-top-300-rankings-2020-nfl-draft?page=3

2020 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Josh Edwards Top 250 big board ends as it started, with Chase Young on top (173.  Cephus):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-top-250-big-board-ends-as-it-started-with-chase-young-on-top/

SI Top 255 Big Board 3.0 (174. Cephus):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/04/19/draft-big-board-updated-top-255-prospects

CBS (187.  Cephus):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/

Draft rankings: Chris Trapasso Top 250 Big Board (193. Cephus):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-final-top-250-big-board-with-21-receivers-in-the-top-100/

Draft Countdown (212. Cephus):  http://draftcountdown.com/2020-nfl-draft-rankings/2020-top-overall-rankings/

Draft Tek (232. Cephus):  https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2020-Page-3.asp

ESPN (248. Cephus:  Cephus has average height and good bulk with a chiseled frame. He's a strong runner after the catch. He shows good body control and is competitive in traffic, but he has small hands and drops passes too often. Cephus has marginal initial quickness and top-end speed. -- Steve Muench):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds

Position:

Rotoworld Analytics Position Rankings (22. WR Cephus):  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/nfl-draft-preview/analytics-top-300-rankings-2020-nfl-draft?page=1

Draft Tek (25. WR Cephus):  https://www.drafttek.com/2020-NFL-Draft-Position-Rankings/Top-College-WRs-2020-NFL-Draft.asp

Walterfootball Position Rankings (25. WR Swift:  4/21/20: Cephus was a big-play weapon for the Badgers in 2019, turning 59 receptions into 901 yards with seven touchdowns. He had 30 catches for 501 yards and six scores in 2017 before a broken leg ended his season early. In 2018, Cephus was out of the program after being charged with a sexual assault stemming from a night in April of that year. He was alleged to engage in sex with two women who afterward claimed to be too drunk to consent. Cephus was acquitted at trial before being reinstated to the university and the football team. He had a very slow 40 time at the combine, which hurt his draft stock.):  https://walterfootball.com/draft2020WR.php

Tony Pauline’s 2020 NFL Draft Rankings (26. WR Cephus):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-rankings-scouting-reports-tony-pauline/

CBS (32. WR Cephus):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/wide-receivers

Draft Countdown (32. WR Cephus):  http://draftcountdown.com/2020-nfl-draft-rankings/2020-wide-receiver-rankings/

ESPN (38. WR Cephus):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds

Thor's WR Rankings (39. Cephus (SPARQ percentile: 48.9, Adjusted SPARQ: 0.26, RAS: 4.62, Comp: Justin Blackmon)):  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/thors-wide-receiver-rankings?page=1

Articles:

Taylor shows off his hands at pro day (Receiver Quintez Cephus, who ran a disappointing 4.73 in the 40-yard-dash at the combine, ran a 4.56 on Wednesday. Cephus, who averaged 16.1 yards per catch at Wisconsin, also recorded several impressive catches that included a leaping end-zone reception.) (3-12-20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/wisconsin-pro-day-jonathan-taylor-displays-his-pass-catching-skills-while-showcasing-his-versatility/

2020 NFL Combine Risers And Fallers (Fallers - 4. Quintez Cephus - His agility and speed (4.73 forty) were bad for a 202-pounder. ) (2-28-20):  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/2020-nfl-combine-risers-and-fallers

2020 NFL Combine Stock Report - Wide Receivers (Down - Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin:  Quintez Cephus looked good in the receiving drills, but his testing numbers were poor. It would've been one thing had Cephus run a low 4.6, but his 40 time was a ghastly 4.73, which could be a disqualifier. Also, his hands were microscopic, measuring in at 8 3/4 inches. Only three receivers had smaller hands.) (2-28-20):  http://walterfootball.com/combine2020stockWR.php

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus runs official 4.73 second 40-yard dash (2-24-20):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000001103884/Quintez-Cephus-runs-official-4-73-second-40-yard-dash-at-2020-combine

12 WRs for Packers to watch at NFL Scouting Combine (Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin: Teams are going to dig as deep as they can into Cephus and his life off the field. The interviews will be crucial. And while he won’t be the most athletic receiver at the combine, he could really solidify himself as an early Day 3 pick with strong testing numbers.) (2-24-20):  https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/24/12-wrs-for-packers-to-watch-at-nfl-scouting-combine/

Jordan Love: The next Mahomes?  Five big-bodied receiver prospects who could make major waves. (Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin: It's uncommon to tout a 6-1 receiver as a post player, but Cephus' strength, physicality and toughness make him a hard guard on the perimeter. He punishes smaller defenders in the running game while utilizing that same physicality and toughness to bully would-be tacklers in the open field.) (2-21-20):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102695/article/teddy-bridgewaters-best-fits-jordan-love-the-next-mahomes

2020 NFL Combine: Wide Receiver Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For (20. Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin 6-1, 207 (5) - NFL Combine What Matters: He has a nice all-around mix of skills who produced for a team that didn’t exactly wing the ball around the yard. He’s a tough target who can block and force his way to catches. His short range quickness will be the key.) (2-20-20):  https://collegefootballnews.com/2020/02/2020-nfl-combine-wide-receiver-prospects-invites-what-to-watch-for

Meet Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin's big-play WR prospect (2-20-20):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/02/20/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-quintez-cephus-wisconsin-interview/

2020 NFL scouting combine preview: wide receivers (Wisconsin’s Quintez Cephus was reinstated at the school after a highly publicized rape case ended in an acquittal following a short deliberation. The staff has defended Cephus vehemently, and that will go a long way. But NFL teams still want to dot their I’s and cross their T’s with the talented receiver in interviews. The expectation is that Cephus could be a third- or fourth-round pick with a strong combine, and that factors in the interview portion.) (2-14-20):  https://sports.yahoo.com/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-preview-wide-receivers-130035778.html

Draft: Six best underrated WR prospects (Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin - Market share: 32.1%.  A slightly older prospect than most of the players in this article, the 22-year-old Cephus went above the 30% market share threshold as a senior with the Badgers thanks to aggressively playing the football in the air, above-average twitch and speed for a 6-1, 207-pound receiver. The latter two elements of his game were integral to him consistently creating room down the field.  More so than anything else, Cephus wins with textbook box-out technique and the refined skills needed to pluck the football outside his frame.  He regularly tracks the football and has the athletic smoothness to contort his body to get in position to catch it with his hands, away from defenders. Likely to be available on the third day of the draft, Cephus has the well-rounded game to be an early contributor in his NFL career and has the size, speed, and ball skills blend to be create a matchup advantage on the perimeter for his team.) (1-28-20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-bryan-edwards-tyler-johnson-among-top-six-underrated-wide-receiver-prospects/

Wisconsin redshirt junior WR Quintez Cephus brought in seven passes for 59 yards and a touchdown in Wednesday's 28-27 loss to Oregon in the Rose Bowl Game Presented By Northwestern Mutual. (1-1-20):  https://twitter.com/jessetemple/status/1212561711737102336

Draft prospects in the Rose Bowl (Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus has shown big play-making ability this season and great body control. It is a deep year for the position so that will ultimately hurt his stock. Count Cephus among the other Badgers that could be drafted. ) (12-31-19):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/rose-bowl-time-tv-channel-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-oregon-vs-wisconsin/

Five things we learned from the 2019 Big-10 Championship game (2. Quintez Cephus can PLAY.  I’ve been a fan of Quintez Cephus for some time now. He’s been the best receiver Wisconsin has had for quite some time, and last week versus Minnesota, he shined. The 6’1 junior is an explosive playmaker who possesses a well-rounded skill set. He has strong hands and a natural ability to get open. Cephus shredded the Buckeyes defense for 122 yards on seven receptions. An unlikely star of the 2019 Big-10 Championship, Cephus shined under the brightest lights. It’s unclear on whether or not he’ll return for his senior season at Wisconsin, but I believe Cephus can be a starter in the NFL.) (12-10-20):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/5-things-we-learned-from-the-2019-big-10-championship-game/

NFL draft: 20 prospect observations from conference title game weekend (19. Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus had another eye-opening game. A week after he caught a 47-yard TD and sprung a 70-yard run by Garrett Groshek with great downfield blocking, Cephus again came up big against Ohio State with a high-point grab to set up a TD at the end of the first half. The 6-1, 207-pound Cephus totaled seven catches for 122 yards against a strong Buckeyes secondary and could declare for the 2020 draft with such a strong finish.) (12-9-19):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-20-prospect-observations-from-conference-title-game-weekend-182109634.html

Tony Pauline’s Week 15 College Football Risers: Burrow, Higgins highlight list (Big 10 Championship Game – Quintez Cephus/WR/Wisconsin:  Quintez Cephus is the lone name on this list who played for a losing team during Championship Weekend.  Given the stern competition he faced plus his performance, Cephus deserves the honor. Granted a few of the Buckeye cornerbacks were dealing with nicks and bruises, but 7 receptions for 122 receiving yards is a hell of a performance, never mind it took place against three cornerbacks who are top 75 picks.  There’s still no word on whether Cephus will enter the 2020 NFL Draft.) (12-9-19):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tony-pauline-week-15-college-football-risers-burrow-higgins/

NCAA College Football Week 15 (Championship Saturday) Live Blog with Tony Pauline (On a goal line run set up by Cephus’ outstanding red zone grab, Jack Coan snuck it into the end zone, getting his second rushing touchdown of the day. The Badgers are now up 21-7 with the half winding down. No lead is safe against Justin Fields and the Buckeyes, but being ahead by 14 at the half is nothing to complain about.  Quintez. Cephus. Can you say, “He got mossed?” Jack Coan just shot an under-thrown ball in Cephus’ direction, and Cephus did an impeccable job of adjusting in midair, winning the catch point battle, and falling forward into the pylon to maximize his gain. He didn’t get into the end zone, but Cephus displayed excellent flexibility and athleticism to position himself for a big play. IC) (12-7-20):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ncaa-college-football-championship-saturday-live-blog-with-tony-pauline/

Big-10 Championship: Preview, prospects, and prediction (Taylor provides a new element as a threat through the air. However, Wisconsin has recently been able to succeed through the air without relying on their star running back. Their No. 1 receiver is No. 87, Quintez Cephus, who has produced 193 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. If Wisconsin is to win the Big-10 championship, they’ll need a big game from both of their top offensive playmakers.) (12-3-20):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/big-10-championship-preview-19/

NCAA College Football Week 9 Live Blog with Tony Pauline (Since his return, wide receiver Quintez Cephus has shown flashes of brilliance and will need to do so today against the very talented Buckeye secondary. Junior corner Jeffery Okudah grades as a mid-first round choice. Despite an inconsistent season I still believe senior Damon Arnette could slide into the late part of round one while sophomore Shaun Wade is developing into a top 45 prospect.) (10-26-20):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ncaa-college-football-week-9-tony-pauline/

NFL draft prospects to watch: Clemson's Travis Etienne still producing big plays (The most talented of the Badgers’ wide receivers is Quintez Cephus, who was reinstated to the program. He adds a big-play element to complement the running of Jonathan Taylor.  Cephus mostly lines up outside, and he is lined up on the offense’s right side most often. Although he doesn’t see a ton of passes thrown his way in a run-dependent system, Cephus has made the most of his chances with 24 catches on 34 targets for 353 yards and three scores. His production has been limited the past several games since a big outing in Week 2 vs. Central Michigan, but Cephus is still capable of big plays such as this one two weeks ago against Michigan State:) (10-24-19):   https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-clemsons-travis-etienne-still-producing-big-plays-170805083.html

Cephus TD (10-12-19):  https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1183117280118480898