Scouting Profile: Oklahoma WR Dorial Green-Beckham
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Dorial Green-Beckham
Position: WR
School: Oklahoma
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 237 lbs.
Age: 21
Combine Results
| Event Result | |
|---|---|
| 40-yd dash | 4.49 sec |
| Bench Press | 13 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 33.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 119 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.89 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.45 sec |
Strengths
- A mismatch for smaller cornerbacks, the 6-foot-5 receiver is outstanding in the red zone.
- Overpowers smaller corners on the line with an array of stiff arms and jab steps.
- If Green-Beckham gains a step on a defender off a slant route, he can overpower linebackers and safeties in space for extra yardage. (May not completely translate at the NFL level, though.)
- Sports an incredible catch radius and can consistently make plays on underthrown/overthrown passes.
Weaknesses
- Off-field immaturity. After being dismissed from Missouri's program for allegedly pushing a woman down the stairs, some have wondered whether he'll be able to stay out of trouble in the NFL. Green-Beckham was also suspended for marijuana use twice.
- Relies on all-world talent far too often and seldom runs routes correctly.
- May have some rust after missing the entire 2014 campaign.
NFL player comparison: Alshon Jeffery
Jeffery is a physical receiver who dropped to the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft due to a poor junior season and off-field concerns, similar to Green-Beckham. With a tremendous catch radius and ability to overpower small defenders, Green-Beckham shares Jeffery's best qualities and will be a red zone threat at all times. Both players need to improve their route running ability, but Green-Beckham may be able to mirror Jeffery's early success.
Ideal fit: Miami Dolphins
Green-Beckham is unlike any receiver the Dolphins have, and his combination of speed and power would provide Ryan Tannehill with a bona fide red zone target after the departures of Mike Wallace and Charles Clay. Green-Beckham's strengths differ from the Dolphins' de facto No. 1 receiver Jarvis Landry, and he would provide Tannehill with a legitimate downfield target. With Landry and Kenny Stills in tow, Green-Beckham would be the third receiver the Dolphins need in a competitive AFC East.
Draft Projection: Rounds 1-2 (10-35)