Conner Vernon Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Duke WR

April 12, 2013   ·   Sigmund Bloom   ·   Jump to comments


Conner Vernon would be a small guard in Duke's acclaimed basketball program, but he was a big-time producer at wide receiver for their forgotten football program. Can he become one of the few Blue Devils to make a name for the university in the NFL?
 
Strengths
Vernon has turned his decent size and athleticism into very good production in a losing program. He is a creative and tough runner after the catch, enough so that Duke called his number a lot on bubble screens. Vernon is also a good receiver in the air who understands how to get his body between the defender and the ball in flight. He is also a sharp route runner, and can also contribute as an effective kick and punt returner.
 
Weaknesses
Since he lacks outstanding quickness, speed, size or athleticism, Vernon is not much of a big-play receiver. He can be re-routed by a well-executed jam, and is not a very effective blocker. He also isn't that fast and lacks a second gear to cr...

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