Tag: Devin Duvernay

2020 NFL Draft: Devin Duvernay Scouting Report

The next step for Devin Duvernay is in the NFL. How does his skills translate and where could he get drafted?

Devin Duvernay | WR | Texas

5-11 | 210 pounds

School Bio

Career Stats

Devin Duvernay is one of three Texas Longhorns that have been talked about taking the next step to the National Football League. He will also be one of those same three playing in the Reese’s Senior Bowl in hopes of catching the attention of NFL coaches and scouts. During his senior season, Duvernay put up monster numbers in absence of Collin Johnson and he has an opportunity to make Texas history with a big bowl performance later this month against the Utah Utes in the Alamo Bowl.

Strengths

The first thing you will notice with Devin Duvernay is explosiveness. He can get behind coverage in a hurry and has game-breaking speed to get to the endzone. He has long speed to get deep and that allows a quarterback to fire the ball deep where he can bring it down. Duvernay shows great body control and will attack the ball in the air. Showing off great hands, and can catch passes outside of his frame. A quarterback’s best friend.

YAC. Yes Duvernay is a huge weapon and racks up the yards after the catch. His speed allows him to bust angles by the defenders that allows him to get even more yards.To go with the speed, shows concentration to track down the ball much like a center fielder. He can attack the middle of the field which opens up the offense. Attacking the middle of the field and explosive plays on screen and rushes out of the backfield is where he thrived. Most offenses could use a weapon like Duvernay.

Weaknesses

One aspect that he will need to focus on as he chases his NFL dream is work on his route tree. It was very limited at Texas and Duvernay will have to challenge himself to get better on running crisp routes. Duvernay needs to explode out of breaks to give him an advantage against NFL defenders.

His blocking leaves a lot to be desired and at the next level, Duvernay needs refinement. At Texas, the senior wide receiver rarely showed good technique in the blocking game. More often he would throw his body into a defender to keep his guy out of the play. At the next level, defenders will find it much easier to avoid that style of blocking to get to the ball carrier.

Bottom Line

His role is mostly as a slot receiver at the next level but he can be a weapon for teams in that he can attack the middle of the field and challenge defenders with his speed. Not the most physical receiver when coming off the line but he has all the skills to beat you many ways.

Projection: 4th Round-5th Round

 

Texas wide receivers of the decade

In the 2010s, Texas really struggled to find solid guys at the QB position. That made it difficult for some of the talented wide receivers.

Throughout the decade, Texas really struggled to find solid guys at the quarterback position. They never were fully consistent or the best player on the team. That made it difficult for some of the talented wide receivers on the team to fully make their mark.

The exception to this was Mike Davis, who was an outstanding receiver for the Longhorns in all four years on campus. While he never broke 1,000 yards in one season, what he did in his junior and senior year was score touchdowns. Having 15 in his final two years, it shot him up to the fifth most receiving touchdowns in Longhorn history.

Once Sam Ehlinger arrived on campus, the receivers for Texas got a lot better. Collin Johnson was one of those players, arguably being the most talented receiver of the three. Even though he was injured most of his senior season, Johnson put up great numbers in his junior season. Nearly getting to 1,000 yards in 2018, Johnson had some of his best games in the biggest matchups of the season for the Longhorns.

Then there is Devin Duvernay, whose 103 catches in 2019 is the second-most in a single season for Texas. He led the entire nation in catches this season and his 1,294 receiving yards were the most in the Big 12. He was Mr. Reliable for the Longhorns this season, making big play after big play.

In a decade where throwing the ball was not the strong suit of Texas, these three players rank inside the top 10 in all-time Longhorn receiving yards. A combined 47 receiving touchdowns, Davis, Johnson, and Duvernay are three of the best receivers to ever play in Austin.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4

Another Texas Longhorn Chasing History

Devin Duvernay is just another Texas Longhorn looking to chase history against Utah in the Alamo Bowl.

The Texas Longhorns have another offensive player that is looking to chase history in their matchup with the Utah Utes. On top of junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger looking to break Colt McCoy’s single-season mark for touchdowns and passing yards, senior wide receiver Devin Duvernay is looking to eye the mark set by McCoy’s childhood friend Jordan Shipley. The duo is aiming to break the records that have stood for the last 10 plus years.

Duvernay is looking to make the move to the NFL following their bowl game and he can make a little noise on his way out. He currently sits second for receptions in a single season, just 13 behind Shipley. Twice this year Duvernay has hit 12 in a game against Louisiana State and Oklahoma State. His game against Texas Tech where the first-team All-Big 12 receiver caught six passes for 199 yards put him in striking distance. Should Devin Duvernay catch Shipley that would tie him with Roy Williams for the 3rd most in a single game, he currently has the mark for fourth most receptions tied with Eric Metcalf.

Another outing like the one against Tech would allow Duvernay to pass Jordan Shipley’s single-season mark for the most receiving yards in a single season for the Texas Longhorns. He is 191 yards away. He would need a big game against the Utah Utes defense. That would be a tall task due to the fact that Utah has the 3rd best team in total defense and pass efficiency defense. The Texas Longhorns offense will have their work cut out for them but its a great opportunity for Duvernay to make his mark and impress the NFL scouts prior to the pre-draft festivities.

Three names to keep an eye out for the offensive coordinator position

Firing Tim Beck, Texas is looking for a new offensive coordinator for the first time in three years. Here are names to keep an eye out for.

For the Longhorns in 2019, the offense was one of the strong suits. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger was fantastic, wide receiver Devin Duvernay was one of the best in the country at his position, and even running back Roschon Johnson – who was originally a quarterback – did a fantastic job for Texas this season. However, as the season went on, something was still missing. Especially in the final few games, the Longhorn offense did not feel like themselves.

Once the game against Texas Tech was done, Tom Herman decided that it was time to make some changes. The Longhorns got rid of Tim Beck as the offensive coordinator, moving him to quarterbacks coach. While Tom Herman has been heavily involved in the offense, it may be time for someone new to take over the reins.

When Herman was hired from Houston in 2017, Beck made the transition over with him. Now, making his first coordinator hire as head coach at Texas, Herman has to get it right. What Texas needs is an outside hire that has had success as an offensive coordinator at another big name school. Here are three names to keep an eye out for the offensive coordinator job.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4

Nine Longhorns make the official All-Big 12 team

Nine Texas Longhorns earned spots on the All-Big 12 team for their performance on the field

The official All-Big 12 team was released today on Big12sports.com, and nine different Texas Longhorns made the cut. Here is the full list of Longhorns on the team, and where they were listed:

  • WR Devin Duvernay (first team)
  • C Zach Shackelford (first team)
  • OT Samuel Cosmi (second team)
  • DB Brandon Jones (second team)
  • K Cameron Dicker (honorable mention)
  • QB Sam Ehlinger (honorable mention)
  • LB Joseph Ossai (honorable mention)
  • DE Malcolm Roach (honorable mention)

In addition, Duvernay was a runner up for Offensive Player of the Year, Parker Braun for Offensive Newcomer of the Year, and Samuel Cosmi for Offensive Lineman of the Year. The two first-teamers were more than deserving, as they were both key pieces in keeping the Longhorns’ offense running when not much else was working.

Duvernay was electric this year, catching 103 passes for 1294 yards and 8 touchdowns – all career highs for the senior. He lost out to Oklahoma State’s running back Chuba Hubbard, who had an outstanding year on the ground. Shackelford led a Longhorns’ run game that was able to keep churning even after losing three of the top four running backs on the roster.

Duvernay and Shackelford’s will be big shoes to fill next year, as both players are turning their sights to the NFL Draft.

Four Texas Longhorns named to first-team All-Big 12 by PFF

Four Texas Longhorns were named to PFF’s All-Big 12 first team

With the 2019 regular season just wrapping up, Pro Football Focus has released its All-Big 12 Team. The list names four players at each position on offense and defense plus a flex defense, kicker, punter, kick returner, and punt returner. Four Texas Longhorns were named to the first team, and eight more joined them on the second team, third team, or as an honorable mention.

Here is the full list of Longhorns that made the team:

  • WR Devin Duvernay (first team)
  • OT Samuel Cosmi (first team)
  • DE Malcolm Roach (first team)
  • K Cameron Dicker (first team)
  • QB Sam Ehlinger (honorable mention)
  • RB Keaontay Ingram (honorable mention)
  • OT Derek Kerstetter (third team)
  • OG Parker Braun (second team)
  • DE Ta’Quon Graham (honorable mention)
  • DT Moro Ojomo (honorable mention)
  • LB Joseph Ossai (second team)
  • CB D’Shawn Jamison (honorable mention)

Devin Duvernay was PFF’s highest-graded Big 12 receiver this year, while Samuel Cosmi was its’ highest-graded Big 12 tackle. Malcolm Roach’s play against the run earned him the highest run-defense grade of all Big 12 edge defenders. Cameron Dicker “the kicker” has hit multiple clutch kicks this year, including this game-winner in the nailbiter against Kansas:

This group of deserving Longhorns have left their mark on the game this season and earned the right to be recognized as the best in the conference. There is still unfinished business, as the underclassmen turn their sights to the 2020 season while seniors like Duvernay start preparing for the NFL draft.

Who was the MVP in Texas’ convincing win over Texas Tech?

There are more than a few deserving names, but who was the Offensive MVP in the Texas Longhorns’ win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders?

After walloping the Texas Tech Red Raiders 49-24, the Texas Longhorns are closing out a disappointing season on a high note. Any team that puts up 49 points in a game will have a bevy of options for MVP, and that is not untrue here. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger had an efficient 431 total yards and 3 total touchdowns on 19/27 passing, and former third-string QB-turned-RB Roschon Johnson had 105 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in the best performance of his career.

While both Johnson and Ehlinger are valid choices, my pick is wide receiver Devin Duvernay. Duvernay has stepped up in a big way as a senior, posting monstrous season totals of 103 receptions for 1294 yards and 9 total touchdowns. Saturday’s performance was the cherry on top of a great season, as the speedy wideout went for 199 yards and a touchdown on 6 catches, including this beautiful 75-yard touchdown from Sam Ehlinger:

While Duvernay was questionably snubbed from the final watch-list for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given each year to the best wide receiver in college football, he has definitely seen a rise in draft stock. Duvernay’s top-end speed, reliable hands, and quick feet will make him a very useful tool in the NFL from day 1.

Devin Duvernay has officially recorded 100 catches on the season

Texas Longhorns WR Devin Duvernay has officially recorded 100 catches on the season

Devin Duvernay has had an outstanding year. Coming into the season, many considered Collin Johnson the best wide receiver on the Longhorns, but Duvernay has stepped up and inserted himself into that conversation. Duvernay excels playing underneath, running crisp routes with reliable hands, great top-end speed, and elite RAC-ability. The senior is the third Longhorn in program history to record 100+ receptions in a year and has certainly made the case for his NFL readiness after this season.

The Texas Longhorns are currently playing their final game this season against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Here is everything you need to know to watch, listen, or stream the rest of the game.

WATCH: Texas extends lead with Jake Smith touchdown reception

Watch as Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger finds WR Jake Smith for six against Texas Tech

The Texas Longhorns opened up today’s game against Texas Tech down 14 in the first quarter. Since then, the Longhorns have outscored the Red Raiders 35-7.

Texas’ most recent score came midway through the 3rd quarter as Sam Ehlinger found wide receiver Jake Smith deep for a touchdown. Ehlinger on the day is now 14/19 for 294 yards and two touchdowns. He also has 64 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Watch the Jake Smith touchdown to put Texas up 35-21 here:

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

WATCH: Texas Tech retakes the lead with amazing touchdown catch

Watch as Texas Tech retakes the lead, 21-14, with a spectacular touchdown catch against Texas

After scoring two straight touchdowns to tie the game and getting a stop on 4th & goal, the Texas Longhorns find themselves trailing the Texas Tech Red Raiders once again.

Nearly halfway through the second quarter, Texas Tech quarterback Jeff Duffey found wide receiver Erik Ezukanma once again for a touchdown. This TD marks the second of the game for Duffey. But Carter brought this touchdown in with some fashion. The Texas DB definitely got “Mossed.”

The score currently sits at 21-14 in favor of Texas Tech.

Watch the Texas Tech touchdown here:

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]