J.J. Arcega-Whiteside NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Eagles' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Basketball player who can use his body to shield defenders in the red zone; excellent 50-50 player with post-up skills.

—Big, strong hands (9½") with limited drops at Stanford.

—Large catch radius—both high and low—and plays bigger than 6'2".

—Able to create separation against Pac-12 defenders with sound technique and football IQ.

WEAKNESSES

—We didn't see Arcega-Whiteside run at the combine, which left many teams questioning his speed. 

—At 225 pounds, Arcega-Whiteside looks like someone you wouldn't want to press. However, the lack of lateral quickness makes him a big target to jam.

—Slow, predictable breaks in routes.

—Can be matched up with undersized corners with his struggles at the line.

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Eagles Rookie

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OVERALL

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside had an impressive career at Stanford and left early for the NFL. His size and contested-catch ability stand out the most. He will not win many battles at the line of scrimmage and he will struggle to separate, but he will win the majority of contested catches at any part of the field.

GRADE: 6.50 (ROUND 2 - ROOKIE IMPACT/FUTURE STARTER)

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