Christian Kirk NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Arizona Cardinals' Pick

POSITIVES

—Strong hands with very few drops on tape.

—Uber-competitive, alpha dog type.

—Has a second gear to run away from coverage and make plays post-catch.

—Short, but has a thick frame and his play strength is good.

—Can be an asset as a return man immediately.

—Quick enough to beat fast corners. 

NEGATIVES

—Will get caught dancing instead of attacking routes and plays post-catch.

—Short arms on a short frame (5'10").

—Played in a lot of space at Texas A&M and must improve as a route-runner.

—Might be limited to the slot because of size.

Christian Kirk WR NFL Draft

OVERALL

Christian Kirk is a fiery, fast wide receiver prospect who could make an immediate impact as a slot receiver and return man. The key will be getting him into the right scheme where he can be used as a short-to-intermediate receiver with plenty of room to make plays after the catch.

GRADE: 6.99 (Round 2)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Stefon Diggs, Minnesota Vikings