Laviska Shenault NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Jacksonville Jaguars' Pick
WR Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
STRENGTHS
—Yards-after-catch star with impressive physical gifts at 6’1” and 227 lbs.
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—Can work in a number of alignments (slot, outside, backfield).
—Physical pre- and post-catch and is not afraid of contact.
—Sure-handed player who rarely put the ball on the ground.
—Shows up as a deep threat with good body control.
—Natural, easy mover who displays good overall agility, balance, body control and open-field speed.
—More quick than fast, but still runs away from defenders.
WEAKNESSES
—More of an athlete than a polished player; relies on athleticism rather than nuances to win.
—Banged up throughout his career; two surgeries (labrum, toe) after 2018 season and a 2020 core muscle surgery.
—Limited route tree; at his best on jet sweeps and pop passes.
—Not great against press coverage; struggles when a defender is in his face at the line.
—Has taken a pounding at Colorado due to high number of touches and punishing running style.
OVERALL
Shenault is a plug-and-play offensive weapon, but he needs time to develop as a true wide receiver. To accomplish that, he must stay healthy. He's a bit of a boom-or-bust prospect due to injury history and his limited position-specific tools, but he has enormous long-term upside. His offensive coordinator should be scheming him touches early in his rookie season.
GRADE: 83
PRO COMPARISON: Percy Harvin/Cordarrelle Patterson
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