Arrelious Benn NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

Illinois


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: Illinois
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220
Birthdate: 09-08-1988
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (3)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2nd round with the #7 pick.
A wide receiver with #1 potential who fills a major need for the Buccaneers. Can make the tough catches and get off the line even when pressed.

Strengths
  • Outstanding hands
  • Makes tough catches in traffic
  • Adjusts well to the ball in the air
  • Good size and well built
  • Has the strength to get off the line and beat the press
  • Fluid route runner

Weaknesses
  • More about potential and measureables than production
  • Not a factor in the red zone despite his size (just 7 TDs in three years)
  • Coming off of a disappointing junior season (38 rec, 490 yds, 2 TDs)
  • Lacks deep speed

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