ESPN Evaluation of WR Jeremy Richardson

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Richardson is a mammoth prospect that we feel may actually be a better fit on defense somewhere as opposed to wide receiver. We are not sure he is quite as tall as his listed measurables, but nonetheless he has great size, range and athleticism. He is not a quick-twitch athlete, but more of a lumbering, speed builder as he goes. He looks like a hybrid RB/H-back in his stature with good overall strength as a runner. Is a huge target in the underneath passing game with long arms and big hands. Uses his frame to muscle and position himself against smaller DB's as a route runner. He is not afraid to go up and attack the ball in the air. He shows good movement skills and has a nice feel for finding the open areas in zone. He is effective in the open field and runs with good body lean and can side step defenders in space. He also has a physical side to him and will make tacklers have to drag him down. However, Richardson lacks polish as a route runner. He tends to round off routes and doesn't always explode out of the break. He must work to become more explosive off the line and down field when attempting to get separation. Lacks overall burst and suddenness as a ball carrier and route runner. Has extensive and productive experience as a return specialist, but against top level competition would likely not have the same success he has at this level due to a difference in speed closing in on him. He has the look of a linebacker both athletically and in his demeanor, but as far as being a game-breaker at the next level on offense we just don't see the explosiveness or change-of-direction necessary at the highest level. Overall, Richardson has range, ball skills and very good awareness. He is just a great athlete that may need to switch positions for the next level to maximize his upside as a football player.

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