Christian Kirk Scouting Report: FLYING UNDER THE RADAR?

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Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2018 · Sports

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5'10 1/2" 201 lbs.
Junior
TEXAS A&M

SIZE:    7.0
- Lacks ideal height and size for outside
- Size profiles for slot
- Does have good bulk on his frame for his size

QUICKNESS:   10.0
- Explosive and shifty quick twitch athlete
- Able to get to top speed very quickly

SPEED:    9.0
- Has home run speed to stretch defenses vertically
- Very hard to catch from behind when at top speed

HANDS:    8.5
- Pretty reliable catcher of the football
- Tends to let the ball get into his body, makes lot of body catches

ROUTE RUNNING:   8.5
- Can be effective with routes he runs
- Will need to expand his route tree at next level

SEPARATION:   9.0
- Able to get separation in open space with quickness, cutting ability
- Can be sudden in and out of breaks
- Can have some issues getting off press coverage
- Lack of catch radius limits separation in tight spaces

CATCH RADIUS:   7.5
- Not a real threat to get the ball at highest point
- Lack of height/length impacts his catch range around his body
- Needs to get better attacking the ball with his hands

RUN AFTER CATCH:  9.5
- Can be electric in the open field
- Quickness and agility to make people miss in open field
- Even at his size can break some tackles, has a good stiff arm
- Can be slow to gather and turn upfield after the catch

DURABILITY:   9.5
- Did not miss a game in 3 years at Texas A&M
- Lack of size could lead to some injury concerns

INTANGIBLES:   9.5
- Explosive returner with 7 career return TDs
- Reportedly has a great work ethic, particularly in the film room
- Profiles primarily as a slot receiver
- No known off the field issues
- Known to be a mature young man and a decent team leader

NFL COMPARISON: Brandin Cooks
FINAL GRADE: 88.0

GRADING SCALE
90.0 - 100 1ST ROUND
86.5 - 89.99 2ND ROUND
83.0 - 86.49 3RD ROUND
79.5 - 82.99 4TH ROUND
76.0 - 79.49 5TH ROUND
72.5 - 75.99 6TH ROUND
70.0 - 72.49 7TH ROUND

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