Devin Lucien NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Patriots Rookie

POSITIVES

A redshirt senior who began his career at UCLA, Devin Lucien graduated and transferred to Arizona State for one final season of college football. With 10 starts at ASU, Lucien grabbed 66 catches for eight touchdowns and 1,074 yards.

On 98 targets, Lucien dropped just three passes. In 2015 he showed himself to be a versatile receiver able to work the deep areas of the field while also catching short-to-intermediate balls and picking up yards after the catch.

On short routes that require separation, Lucien can win with quickness and footwork. He's an urgent, straight-line player who quickly gets into his route and runs with power.

With 4.4 speed, Lucien can pick up yards after the catch. He looks for yards after the catch and will slip tacklers who go high on him on the edges.

NEGATIVES

Lucien could barely crack the lineup at UCLA—just eight starts—and will be 23 years old in his rookie season. After suffering hamstring issues in his final season, Lucien's production isn't that of a top-tier receiver.

When asked to win on contested catches, Lucien doesn't have the power to beat defenders to the ball. He's not aggressive enough at the catch point down the field. Part of the issue is that Lucien is not explosive enough to separate over the top. Despite his 4.4 speed on the track, he doesn't show that speed on film when running in-phase with a cornerback.

The quick twitch needed to win on underneath routes isn't there for Lucien, who plays stiff with an upright style. His thin frame will also get tossed around at the line of scrimmage. He needs to be protected by alignment so he's not pressed at the line.

COMBINE RESULTS

Height: 6'0 ½"

Weight: 201 lbs.

40 Time: 4.49s

3-Cone: 6.93s

Short Shuttle: 4.30s

PRO COMPARISON: Jeff Janis, Green Bay Packers
FINAL GRADE: 5.00/9.00 (Priority Free Agent)