Darrius Clemons: Scouting Report
Size
Darrius Clemons is a big receiver. He has the height to be a mismatch on the outside and is already filling out well. Clemons is an imposing presence on the outside and can overpower defensive backs. His size will create match-up problems for defenses on a weekly basis.
Athleticism
Clemons has good burst and speed, especially for a player of his size. He routinely beats defenders downfield and is able to get behind the defense. Clemons picks up speed quickly and is tough to catch once he is at full speed. He is solid laterally but should continue to improve his agility.
Route Running
Clemons runs a variety of routes in high school and is able to get open all over the field. His speed and size are difficult to match-up with downfield and open up space for him to work underneath the coverage. Clemons does a good job of breaking off underneath routes and taking advantage of the open space in the secondary. He can still get better out of his breaks, which will help him continue to separate at the next level.
Ball Skills
Clemons has strong hands and an excellent catch radius. He tracks the ball well and is physical in contested situations. He has good concentration and body control, displaying the ability to adjust to the ball and make difficult catches. Clemons uses his size well to compete for the ball and does a good job of winning on jump balls.
Run After Catch
Clemons combination of size and speed make him tough for defenders to tackle after the catch. He is not a particularly elusive runner with the ball, though he can make a defender miss and can run through tackles. Clemons takes advantage of the space in the defense and is able to make the defense pay with his speed.
Projection
Darrius Clemons is a big receiver who has the downfield speed to stretch the defense. He can contribute at all levels of the passing game, making him difficult for defenses to account for. His combination of size, speed and ball skills will allow him to become a starter for an upper echelon power five program.
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