The Rookie Scouting Portfolio’s Matt Waldman is one of the more respected film analysts in the NFL draft community. He routinely breaks down college film and highlights players he believes have special traits that will allow them to make an impact in the league.
In this video, Waldman breaks down Detroit Lions’ fifth-round pick Quintez Cephus’ game film and shares his thoughts on how the young wide receiver can be successful at the next level.
“Regardless of how quick, fast, and strong Cephus might be, the threads of his game vital to receiver play offer a glimpse into his promise as future NFL contributor,” Waldman said of Cephus. “Whether it’s his hand usage at the break-point, his skill to track difficult targets with his back to the ball, or his willingness to mix it up, the underlying theme of Cephus’s game is an unabashed approach to hitting and being hit.”
Waldman suggests that Cephus has the potential to have a career resembling Joe Horn or Roddy White, two well-respected possession receivers who had long NFL careers.
Check out the video below for Waldman’s breakdown of Cephus’ game: