Paul McRoberts

quick hands and long arms to pluck and secure, swallowing the ball with his large mitts. tracks well with the body control and catch radius that gives him a chance. will aggressively attack and fight for the rebound.

Won't break many tackles, but runs tough and physical to finish. Nice job working for body position, paying attention to his feet along the sideline. Two-time team captain and reliable (SEMO HC Tom Matukewicz

"when your best player is your hardest worker it makes your job pretty easy.").

Special teams experience, averaging 11.5 yards on punt returns (14/162/1) and 19.5 yards on kick returns (4/78/0). Highly productive and holds the school-record for career receiving touchdowns (29).

he will have a very tough time separating vs. nfl cornerbacks due to average speed and dull routes, but his raw traits and large catch radius makes him an enticing developmental project in the later rounds.

--Dane Brugler (2/3/16)

weaknesses

Doesn't consistently play up to his size. Average-at-best play speed with only one gear in his routes, struggling to create separation. Upright runner and doesn't set up defenders in his patterns, lacking tempo. Allows cornerbacks to slow or re-route him.

limited after the catch and won't create on his own as a ballcarrier. too many almost catches and needs to better time his leaps. needs to improve his recognition of coverages and concepts. good pop, but little sustain as a blocker and needs refinement in this area.

Missed five games in 2014 due to a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot (Sept. 2014). Most of his experience has come vs. lower competition.

in our view

Although he doesn't do it consistently, it's a thing of beauty when McRoberts can get his hands free and highpoint to attack the ball and use his basketball background (walked on the SEMO basketball team in 2013-14 and averaged 5.9 points per game). McRoberts wasn't a consistent deep threat on film, but did his best work in the red zone and on in-breaking routes like slants and tunnel-screens, using his snatch-and-secure receiving skills.

strengths

Good-sized athlete with long-striding acceleration. Not explosive, but nifty.

2014: Missed five games due to a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot suffered in September.