Josh Doctson NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Redskins Rookie

POSITIVES

Originally at Wyoming, Josh Doctson transferred to TCU and became a go-to target with awesome production. For his career he brought in 214 receptions, 3,177 yards and 34 touchdowns, with much of it coming in the last two years.

A super productive receiver, Doctson is a strong route-runner. He shows excellent vision while on the move and can spot openings to sit down in when adjusting his route to match the coverage he sees. Doctson will play physical at the catch point and uses both length and leaping ability to make ridiculous catches over the top.

Doctson can be a valuable asset in the red zone thanks to his acrobatic catching skills and 41-inch vertical jump. He's able to bail out poorly thrown balls and has an enormous catch radius both on and off the ground. Doctson climbs the ladder to make 50-50 catches like a bigger receiver.

A fluid, smooth operator as a route-runner, Doctson can pitter-patter to break down cornerbacks and then cut off their backpedal to get into space. He has enough juice to accelerate to the ball either down the field or going over the middle.

NEGATIVES

A senior who sat out the 2012 season due to transfer rules, Doctson will be 24 years old in December. NFL teams generally flag players who will be 24 during their rookie season. A wrist injury shortened Doctson's 2015 season and kept him from participating in the Senior Bowl.

Doctson's ability to make contested catches is a positive, but scouts must ask why he's so often covered and not separated from defensive backs. Without the size to consistently overpower NFL cornerbacks, Doctson will be relying on his leaping skills and long arms (31 ⅞") to make every catch.

Press coverage was something rarely seen in the Big 12, and Doctson may need to add bulk before he can routinely beat jams in the NFL. He could start his career as a big slot receiver.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 202 lbs.

40 Time: 4.50s

3-Cone: 6.84s

Short Shuttle: 4.08s

PRO COMPARISON: DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans
FINAL GRADE: 7.00/9.00 (Round 1—Rookie Starter)