Cedrick Wilson, Boise State
Game Film Evaluated:
Oregon (2017)
Washington State (2017)
Virginia (2017)
Analysis: Taller receiver with good frame and moves well. Not the fastest or the quickest but there is no wasted movement. He can side step tacklers with ease and runs very good routes. He sets up defenders well and creates separation with his advanced feel for running routes. Lacks the extra gear in the open field and is not a consistent threat to stretch the field vertically. Type of player that doesn’t look fast but finds himself consistently out running angles. Very good hands and can adjust to the poorly thrown ball. Did not display ability to go up and take the ball from the defender and win those 50/50 passes. Had a few drops when thrown into the middle of the field. Needs to do better using his frame shielding the defender away from the ball and make more catches in traffic consistently. Not someone who can make the difficult catch.
Summary: Cedrick Wilson is one of the most solid receivers in the draft. However he lacks a special trait, something to distinguish himself from the other receivers in the class or on his pro team. He lacks the top physical skills to win contested passes and bring in catches in traffic consistently. He doesn’t have the break away speed to threaten the defense vertically enough for a defensive coach to stay up late worrying about how to defend him. He understands how to run routes and create separation vs man coverage. He would be an average #2 receiver but would be a fine #3 receiver that could get open on the outside as well as the slot position. May never be a starter in the league in base personnel but will get lots of looks in passing situations especially when paired with an elite speed threat to create space for him to work the underneath and intermediate areas. 3rd round grade.
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