Round 4: Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus
Cephus’ production might not meet the level of some other receivers in this draft class after playing in a run-first offense, but he was the top target for the Badgers in 2019. He amassed 59 receptions for over 900 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games played.
Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah, widely viewed as the top cornerback in this draft class, says that Cephus was the toughest receiver he faced in college. “I don’t care what his 40-time was,” Okudah said at the combine. Cephus can take the tiniest bit of separation and make it feel like you’re miles behind him. He’s also extremely hard to tackle once he has the ball in his hands, usually taking two or more defenders to bring him to the ground.
Cephus didn’t run well at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis (4.73) but he improved his time (4.56) at his pro day, which happened before the coronavirus shutdowns. That second time is more indicative of the game speed that you see when watching the tape.
Character issues in his past will have teams doing their research on Cephus, which is likely why he won’t go earlier than Day 3.