2009 NFP Scouting Series: West Virginia

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Alric Arnett: No. 82, WR, 6'2", 186

A thin target with good length who does a great job working back toward the quarterback and finding soft spots underneath. Showcases good initial burst off the line and runs well for a guy his size. But is more of a straight-line athlete who lacks physicality and strength as a route runner.

Struggles sinking his hips and exploding out of his breaks, seems to coast in and out of his cuts and lacks any kind of sharpness as a route runner. However, he does display the speed to threaten defenders deep and does a nice job flattening out his routes and sitting down in front of them.

Adjusts well to the football and showcases good coordination near the sideline. However, he consistently lets the ball get into his frame and doesn’t look real natural when asked to extend his arms and pluck the ball away from his body.

Impression: A tall, lean target who runs well for his size, but isn’t real sharp out of his breaks. Will be a bit limited as a route runner at the next level.

Wes Lyons: No. 4, WR, 6'8", 231

A massive target with a long wingspan. Is an obvious mismatch nightmare any time he gets into the red zone and looks like a power forward boxing out defenders and skying for the ball. Possesses good hand/eye coordination and is at his best when asked to go up and make a play on the ball at its highest point. Has a big set of paws and does a nice job extending his arms and plucking the ball away from his fame.

APWide receiver Wes Lyons

Displays deceptive deep speed for his size. Is a glider who takes a while to get going, but is difficult to cover down the field. Lacks the burst to gain consistent separation underneath, however, he showcases some short-area quickness and uses his body well to gain inside position. Is still learning how to run routes and has a tendency to get leggy out of his breaks. However, he’s a coordinated athlete who possesses the body control to become solid in that area.

Isn’t real dangerous in the open field with the ball in his hands, but works hard after the catch. Showcases good physicality as a blocker and is tough to disengage from on the outside and exhibits some power on contact.

Impression: Is nowhere near a finished prospect, but displays some intriguing upside. Has a great combination of size and coordination, and if the light ever goes on for the kid, he has the potential to create some real mismatches at the next level.

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