Darren Waller NFL Draft 2015: Scouting Report, Grade for Ravens' Round 6 Pick

STRENGTHS

A monster at wide receiver, Darren Waller will get attention as a receiver and maybe even as a tight end. At 6’6” and 238 pounds, he could be a matchup nightmare for defenses in the slot and has unreal speed for a man his size on the outside.

Waller shows good hands and uses his length well to pluck the ball out of the air. He’s a natural hands catcher and will go up to pull the ball down in traffic. He can be used on 50/50 throws and shows the toughness to fight for position.

This is where Waller is at his best—using his size and body control to physically dominate defenders. He’s a tough player to bring down when he’s running after the catch. Immediately, Waller could be an unguardable player in the end zone with Kelvin Benjamin-like upside.

WEAKNESSES

Coming out of a triple-option offense, Waller is not a pro-ready receiver. As a route-runner, he’s incredibly raw and basically was used as a post-up player when he was targeted.

Waller was suspended for the season opener in both 2013 and 2014 and has to answer questions about his work ethic. He’s been a limited playing time option and hasn’t developed real skills as a receiver. He may be overdrafted due to his size and speed. Waller has a very low floor, and if he doesn’t improve, he won’t stick in the NFL.

2014 STATISTICS

Receptions: 26          

Yards Receiving: 442            

Touchdowns: 6

PRO COMPARISON: Chris Matthews, Seattle Seahawks

A huge receiver with the speed to carry defenders down the field? That sounds like what Chris Matthews did to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

FINAL GRADE: 5.35/9.00 (Quality Backup)