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Aaron Dobson Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Marshall WR

April 20, 2013   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Teams are always willing to gamble on prospects with the highest upside, but sometimes the best route to take is to find the ones with the highest floor.
Aaron Dobson isn't the flashiest receiver, but with his reliable hands and route-running skills, he's ready to make an immediate impact in the NFL.
 
Strengths
Dobson is a prototypical possession receiver. He knows how to get open, work the sideline and, most importantly, comes down with everything thrown his direction. 
In terms of ball skills, Dobson may be the most polished receiver in this year's draft class.
 
Weaknesses
While Dobson is extremely reliable, he does lack upside due to some physical limitations. His lack of breakaway speed will hinder his ability to get open over the top, and some of the elite, more physical cornerbacks in the league should have little trouble shutting him down. 
For these reasons, he won't be a No. 1 receiver, but he could devel...

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