NFLDraft101: Dezmon Briscoe (Kansas) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Dezmon Briscoe
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

Kansas


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: Kansas
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
Birthdate: 08-14-1989
Draft Projection: Third
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (11)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 6th round with the #22 pick.
Tall receiver known for making tough catches in traffic. Had 1,337 receiving yards and 9 TDs in 2009. Has character concerns.

Strengths

  • Extremely productive (combined 176 rec, 2,744 yards and 24 TDs the past two seasons)
  • Played well vs. top competition (including 12-269 2 TDs vs. Oklahoma in 2008)
  • Excellent body control and tracks the ball well
  • Tough receiver who will make catches in traffic
  • Big, strong receiver who excels in the red zone and on jump balls

Weaknesses

  • Slow for a top wide receiver prospect
  • Concerns that he is a product of the spread
  • Does not run a complete route tree
  • Not a threat after the catch
  • Does not always catch the ball cleanly
  • Will need time to develop

News

Fantasy Football Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 24 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 11 Wide Receiver Rankings - Nov 17 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 10 Wide Receiver Rankings - Nov 11 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Pro Day Re-Cap: March 3rd - March 12th - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft - Unofficial Declared Underclassmen List - Jan 15 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Okung the most valuable Top 10 Commodity? - Nov 21 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 WR Prospects - Jul 7 (Dan Wernery)

Mock Draft Results

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