NFLDraft101: Jordan Shipley (Texas) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Jordan Shipley
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

Texas


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: Texas
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Birthdate: 12-23-1985
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (13)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round with the #20 pick.
A slot receiver in the Wes Welker mold. Tough over the middle and a good punt returner. Should compete for time right away.

Strengths

  • Tremendous production (116-1,060 13 TDs as a senior)
  • Natural slot receiver
  • Awareness - finds ways to get open
  • Elusive runner in the open field
  • Excellent acceleration and burst out of his cuts
  • Good ball skills
  • Has return ability
  

Weaknesses

  • Undersized - small frame and unlikely to measure his listed 6'0"
  • Struggles to beat press coverage
  • Will need to extend his route tree - ran primarily short routes at Texas
  • Does not always catch the ball cleanly - Body catches on occasion
  • Does not project as a #1 or #2 receiver
  • Older than your average rookie - will turn 25 during his rookie season
  • More quick than fast - does not possess long speed

News

Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Wide Receiver Rankings - Aug 26 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Wide Receiver Rankings - Aug 26 (Doug Lancy)
2011 NFL Draft Recap: AFC North Grades - May 12 (Chris Maier)
2011 NFL Draft Debate: Who Should Bengals Take in Round One? - Apr 9 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Defense/Special Teams Rankings - Jul 22 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Wide Receiver Rankings #61 - 90 - Jul 18 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC North - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: At First Glance - Winners and Losers - Apr 24 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: 20 Bold Predictions For Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What To Watch - Jan 25 (Chris Maier)
2009-10 Bowl Game Preview: BCS National Title Championship Game - Jan 7 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Sam Bradford at a Crossroads - Oct 20 (Chris Maier)
Conference Previews:Big 12 - Jul 19 (Josh Moellman)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 WR Prospects - Jul 7 (Dan Wernery)
College Football 101:Heisman watch Quarterbacks - Jun 21 (Josh Moellman)

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