Dynasty Spotlight: Ty Montgomery, WR Stanford – 2015 NFL Draft

Height: 5’11 7/8″
Weight: 221  lbs
40 yard dash: 4.55 (official)

Hand size: 10.13’’
Vertical Jump: 40.5’’
Broad Jump: 10.1’’

NFL Comparison: Percy Harvin

Scouting Notes:

Yoked up with blazing vertical speed and a stout lower half, Montgomery often resembles a running back on the field more than a receiver. It’s no surprise that he played out of the RB position in addition to WR and KR as Stanford’s key offensive weapon. Montgomery is most effective in one cut and up situations, as he’s not especially laterally agile, but reaches top speed quickly and stays there. His 40-time at the combine isn’t indicative of his field-speed, and perhaps not even his usual 40-speed, as he is said to have clocked at 4.38 on his pro-day, attributing his combine performance to fatigue.

Montgomery doesn’t often leap for the ball, mostly catching the ball in stride and then making would-be tacklers miss. His hands are good, not great – yet, but his biggest red flag is his durability. His senior year was a step back from the previous season due to injury, and he’s had nagging ailments throughout his career. With any fine-tuned machine, the smallest kink can wreak havoc, and Montgomery is no exception.

Fantasy Outlook:

With his varied skillset, Montgomery is a lock to go before the 4th round. He would be expected to go even higher if not for his less-than-elite combine 40 time. Because of his ability to contribute in so many situations, Montgomery has the potential to be a first-year fantasy contributor if he lands in the right situation. He’s a Stanford kid, so he’s got the acumen to learn the playbook sooner than later, too, which helps a rookie’s chances considerably.  There is a chance that he largely helps out on special teams his first year though – he leads Stanford in career return yards (2,133).  It makes sense to reach for Montgomery in dynasty drafts if you miss out on one of the elite 4 or 5 WRs, as he could easily be considered in that group depending on who you ask. He’s worth a look in the late-second and early third rounds of dynasty rookie drafts occuring before the NFL draft.