Rookie Spotlight: Penny Hart, Georgia State University Height: 5080 Weight: 180 lbs Hands: 8 7/8” Arm: 31 3/8” 40 yard dash: 4.47 (projected) NFL Comparison: Jamison Crowder, Tyreek Hill, Tavon Austin Pros – explodes out of breaks – crisp route runner – efficiency of motion – special teams asset – long arms for his size
Rookie Spotlight: Andy Isabella, University of Massachusetts Height: 5087 (official) Weight: 186 lbs (official) Hands: 8 ½” Arm: 29 ¾” 40 yard dash: 4.38 (projected) NFL Comparison: Danny Amendola, John Ross, Michael Campanaro Pros – re-accelerates quickly out of cuts and breaks – can make the big play out of the slot – excellent body
Rookie Spotlight: Emanuel Hall, Missouri Height: 6’ 02” (unofficial) Weight: 200 lbs (unofficial) Hands: Arm: 40 yard dash: 4.41 (projected) NFL Comparison: Robby Anderson, J’Mon Moore, Will Fuller Pros – great out of breaks – extremely impressive speed – quick feet Cons – too many drops/body catches – injury risk Scouting Notes: Emanuel Hall thrives
Rookie Spotlight: Keelan Doss, UC Davis Height: 6’2″ (unofficial) Weight: 207 (unofficial) Hands: 9″ Arm: 33″ 40 yard dash: 4.56 (projected) NFL Comparison: Keenan Allen, Equanimeous St. Brown Pros – catches everything thrown his way – can succeed outside or in the slot – solid route runner – great body awareness Cons – rarely faced
Rookie Spotlight: Terry McLaurin, Ohio State Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 Hands: 9 1/8″ Arm: 32″ 40 yard dash: 4.53 (projected) NFL Comparison: Tre McBride, Chris Godwin Pros – gets in and out of breaks well – strong blocker – separates easily – nose for the end-zone Cons – catches ball into his body – difficulty
Rookie Spotlight: Myles Gaskin, University of Washington Height: 5’ 09” (unofficial) Weight: 193 lbs (unofficial) Hands: Arm: 40 yard dash: 4.49 (projected) NFL Comparison: Phillip Lindsay, Isaiah Pead Pros – excellent vision – lateral quickness – keeps legs churning – effective pass-blocker Cons – undersized for a lead back – lacks elite speed, extra gear
Rookie Spotlight: LJ Scott, Michigan State University Height: 6’ 01” (unofficial) Weight: 225 lbs (unofficial) Hands: Arm: 40 yard dash: 4.60 (projected) NFL Comparison: Royce Freeman, Kalen Ballage, Charles Sims, Le’Veon Bell Pros – powerful short burst – good first cut – prototypical build Cons – lacks lateral agility – not elusive after first cut
Rookie Spotlight: Karan Higdon, Michigan Height: 5’09″ Weight: 203 Hands: 9 5/8″ Arm: 30 1/2″ 40 yard dash: 4.49 (projected) NFL Comparison: Ameer Abdullah, Tre Mason Pros – extremely tough to bring down for a smaller back – great contact balance – runs with power Cons – running style could wear him down quickly –
Rookie Spotlight: Ryquell Armstead, Temple University Height: 5’11 1/8” Weight: 223 lbs Hands: 9 1/2″ Arm: 30 1/2″ 40 yard dash: 4.54 (projected) NFL Comparison: Doug Martin, CJ Anderson, Jonathan Williams Pros – short burst speed – angry, dynamic rushing style – excellent feet – good balance Cons – wasn’t utilized much in the passing
Rookie Spotlight: Bruce Anderson, North Dakota State University Height: 5’11 1/4” Weight: 209 Hands: 9″ Arm: 32 1/4″ 40 yard dash: 4.58 (projected) NFL Comparison: Kerryon Johnson Pros – good ball security – capable in all facets of running game – sharp, character guy, military family – strong kick returner – powerful yet elusive Cons