The NFL Draft is just a few days away and there are several hopefuls that are looking to make their impact at the NFL level. One such player is Devin Duvernay. The Longhorns wide receiver finished his career with the second best season in Longhorns history for a pass catcher. His 106 catches in a season finished 10 behind the mark set by Jordan Shipley in 2008.
His 12 receptions against LSU and Oklahoma State give him the fourth-most in a single game, tied with Eric Metcalf who accomplished that feat against Arkansas. Not to mention his 1,386 yards receiver in a season finished second to Jordan Shipley once again. Duvernay finished out his career with the eighth-most yards in Longhorns history.
The Draft Wire‘s thoughts on Devin Duvernay:
A compact slot receiver with plenty of ability after the catch, Duvernay is an electric playmaker who brings athleticism and toughness to the wide receiver position. His skill set isn’t one of anything more than a complementary weapon at the next level, but he should be a serviceable starter in the pros. – Jacob Infante
Most receiving yards after catch
1. Devin Duvernay – 719
2. Justin Jefferson – 714
3. Brandon Aiyuk – 710
4. CeeDee Lamb – 683 pic.twitter.com/c0vcpyrPvr— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) April 14, 2020
The NFL Combine profile from Lance Zierlein:
Straight-line speedster with a fireplug build who needs to close the ability gap between when the ball is in his hands and when it’s not. Duvernay is a challenging study because he carries long speed but he’s not a ball winner. He’s a slot receiver with tight hips and below-average routes but has outstanding hands and uses power to add yards after catch. The pieces don’t quite fit together, but great hands, YAC and speed are traits teams might look to mold. He’s not a classic developmental prospect but could become one if a team has a plan for him and can improve his routes.