NFL Draft Scouting Profile: K.J. Hamler
Last week, BWI contributor and PFF analyst Thomas Frank Carr previewed some of the Nittany Lions vying to hear their names called during this weekend's NFL Draft. Yesterday, he turned his attention to corner John Reid. Today, he'll take a look at the pro potential for speedy receiver K.J. Hamler.
There are few players in college football more electric than Penn State wide receiver K.J. Hamler. The Michigan native was a star in the making during his time in Happy Valley inconsistent quarterback play and some limitations kept him from becoming a household name.
Is he a hidden gem in a loaded 2020 NFL Draft class? Or will his size and lack of some key measurables keep him from becoming what all Penn State fans hoped he would be?
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
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Legitimate speed to every level |
Beating press coverage is a question |
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Twitchy athlete who can separate on routes |
Height isn’t a problem, size is |
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Good route runner who breaks at stem |
Basket catcher who had a drop issue in 2019 |
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Good body control when going for catch |
Good route runner, but can improve |
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Deep threat with great production |
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Very hard to guard in man coverage |
There is no other place to start with K.J. Hamler than with his speed. Even for the NFL, he has a game-changing ability.
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