Bills draft prospect scouting reports: WR Chase Claypool

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning …

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is wide receiver Chase Claypool. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

WR Chase Claypool | Notre Dame | Senior

Vitals

Height | 6-4

Weight | 238

Pros

  • That size is exactly the type of wideout the Bills currently lack in a group that’s otherwise talented.
  • Went from a mid-round pick to Day 2, potentially high second-round pick after running 4.42 second 40-yard dash.
  • Uses size to make contested catches and expand catch radius.
  • Strong run blocker.
  • Solid route runner that can adjust to make catches when balls are in the air.

Cons

  • Sometimes slow off the line of scrimmage.
  • Was not always a consistent target in college.
  • Makes contested catches because he doesn’t always separate well on film.
  • After the catch could leave something to be desired.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Receiving overall: 83.3.
  • Run stop: 64.0

2019 Stats (13 GP):

  • 66 receptions | 1,037 yards | 15.7 yards per catch | 13 touchdowns

Career stats (45 GP):

  • 150 receptions | 2,159 yards | 14.4 yards per catch | 19 touchdowns

Consensus rank: Day 2 pick

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