2020 NFL Combine: Wide Receiver Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the Wide Receiver prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

4. Laviska Shenault, Colorado 6-2, 220 (1)

Why He’s Here On The List: A dangerous playmaker of a receiver who was the best player in college football for the first half of the 2018 season before getting hurt, he’s a fascinating prospect. He doesn’t necessarily fit a set NFL wide receiver type, and he’s not necessarily a deep threat, but he’s a baller who’s one of the few prospects who could turn into a target who becomes the guy.

What The NFL Types Want To See: Does he have the raw wheels? He’s a good deep threat, but he only averaged 13.6 yards per catch last year and he’s more of a powerful tough target than a flashy speed guy. His medical evaluation will be a factor, too, after being banged up over the last two years.

Bottom Line: He’s the best combination of physical skills, quickness, and No. 1 target attitude – in a good way. If he can stay in one piece, and if he can show off a decent 40 time, he’s going to work his way into the late first round. He might not be for everyone considering where he’ll need to be drafted, but there’s a chance he becomes the best receiver in the draft.

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