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Denzel Mims WR Baylor
- OnTheClock
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Originally posted by OnTheClock:There's so many players who fall in that second to fourth round range, who knows what order these guys will go? Combine will help some, but man, I think we could have some legit prospects fall in our lap.
The more I watch, the more I like Mims. End of the day I see him as a late 2nd early 3rd round guy if he runs the 40 well.
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Denzel Mims has insane body control. And a fantastic catch radius, too. It's beautiful to watch. pic.twitter.com/mM5bWYR2IS
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The 2OT catches vs TCUOriginally posted by NYniner85:This kid might be my favorite WR that's not gonna be drafted day 1.
He's been one of the best WRs at the Senior Bowl this week. He's got top end speed/very explosive, a big catch radius, and has showed much better with route-running this week.
he measured in at 6-2 1/2 206Lbs with 9 1/4" hands and 33 1/2" arms
I've seen him comped to Kenny Golladay
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#NFLCombine key measurements thread…
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 24, 2020
73. #Baylor WR Denzel Mims
Height: 6-2 7/8
Weight: 207
Hand: 9 3/8
Arm: 33 7/8
Wingspan: 78 4/8
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When Baylor WR Denzel Mims was asked why he should stand out to NFL teams, he was quick to reference his... *squints*... run blocking?
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) February 25, 2020
Yeah, you read that right. It is those little things that should equal big results for Mims going forward.
READ: https://t.co/nqiJDbPOFm
I'm tell ya If they don't go WR early Mims is gonna be a kyle guy.
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Originally posted by Sunshine:
Interested to see what he runs. Love his size but he looks like he's moving in slow motion on his releases.
He's got long speed. He's suppose to run high 4.3s low 4.4s. He was a track guy in HS.
Here's a write up on him from TDN (who also comped him to Galloway ha nice!)
Route Running: Not prohibitively poor here, though results are a mixed bag. Has a big stride length and a track background that helps him generate vertical push in his deep routes; does well to generate initial leverage and maintain it with frame/positioning. Has the ability to sink his hips to cut off momentum and work back to QB, though is guilty of popping upright in his stems and limiting ability to decelerate here. Graceful and explosive when working soft angles and gets into space with intention and focus on the quarterback. Is a little too averse to contact in his stem and through his break and is guilty of leaning/leaking towards space, which disrupt route distribution and timing between zone defenders. Not an ideal candidate for hard breaks and double moves given average hip sink and foot speed in breaks.
Release: Promising, though there's still work be done. Gets the theory: Manipulates space, cadence, and footwork well to generate the angle he wants down the field. Unfearful of the physical requirements of immediate jams; will uses his hands to break contact or even anticipate it, and has decent upper body strength to separate from jams in the contact window, though further development of hand fighting power is necessary against NFL competition. Will widen too much at times and is too comfortable winning in contested windows -- has more separation ability given his quickness and length than he currently puts on tape.
Physicality: Lacking in desired thickness, but has some great wins through contact and isn't fazed when corners look to disrupt him. Can work his hands through contact and has sufficient strength to handle average sized corners in press or through jams in the contact window. Body control and concentration seem unperturbed when addressing the football through contact; willing to take hits across the middle on in-breaking routes if the catch is at stake. Must do a better job initiating contact against press alignment to surrender less ground; can lose positioning at times on 50/50 balls given thinner and upright frame that gets boxed out by smart corners.
Hands: Unfailing when he's diligent with his concentration and technique. Feels like there isn't anything he can't catch outside of his frame, whether that's elevating or dropping, behind or in front of him. Drops come when he gets lazy -- doesn't reach full extension, claps as he looks to turn upfield too early, or is running a shallow cross or slant or something similarly boring.
Functional Athleticism: Multi-sport athleticism shines on his film. Track sprinter and basketball player in high school: has industrious footwork at the line of scrimmage and understands how to work on the balls of his feet to maximize quickness and explosiveness. Leaping ability defies the laws of gravity -- is a candidate for a 40-plus" vertical -- and can achieve good height from bad platforms. Is not overly quick or agile but has sufficient quicks for a man of his size. Lower-body strength is great; upper-body strength is only average. Frame would only be better if it had an extra 5/10 pounds up top
RAC: Average player here. Has enough explosiveness to challenge pursuit angles on the sideline, but rarely breaks away as he doesn't have the acceleration of a smaller player. Can be tough for smaller DBs to bring down when working at full speed given strength, but doesn't love lowering his shoulder and attacking tacklers; frequently steps out of bounds to avoid a hit. Contact balance is better than in-space elusiveness, which is below average given leggy frame.
Catch Radius: Could catch the moon if he tried. The ideal "throw it up and let him cook" candidate on the sideline given body control, contortionist control in the air, hand strength, and length. Drops quickly for low balls and has success catching while falling/diving on comebacks or in-breaking routes. Only him and the ball once the throw is in the air -- is unperturbed by defender's bodies and the requisite adjustments necessary to address the throw. Regularly attacks the ball at the ideal leverage point and has rip-away technique as defensive backs look to disrupt his tuck. Sideline awareness defies explanation.
Track/Adjust: Instinct for the ball's flight path can't be taught. Declares late for the football and does a great job maintaining leverage against his opponent to keep the throwing window open for as long as possible. Manages gears nicely on nine balls to intercept flight path with leverage and at extension; able to make late adjustment to the football if he's out-jostled for position. Timing on jumps rarely fails him; if so, it's on goal line fades.
Blocking: Ain't half bad. Added mass up top will help these efforts, but he brings velocity into the contact point when looking to create displacement, and has good hustle to get after it even when he's not integral to the play. Has the ability to drive smaller players with locked elbows and good leg drive, though he more frequently fights to a stalemate with leverage. Downfield hustle is average.
Round Grade: Incomplete
Best Trait: Catch Radius
Worst Trait: Route Running
Pro Comparison: Kenny Golladay
Summary: Denzel Mims is a strong Day 2 candidate for a team looking to develop a starter at the X or Z receiver position. Mims has a catch radius the size of Mars, with unfathomable leaping ability, tremendous concentration and body control in the air, and the hand strength to snag and secure balls at the very extent of his considerable frame. While he doesn't have amazing vertical push in his routes, it is more than sufficient to threaten man coverage and regularly open up back-shoulder windows outside of the numbers. Mims' impressive athletic profile also lends itself to flashes as a route-runner and in releases against press coverage, though a continued increase in upper body strength as well as route discipline will iron out the existing kinks. Mims is a candidate to contribute in Year 1 and start in Year 2 as his route tree expands and flourishes.
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Originally posted by NYniner85:Shanny
When Baylor WR Denzel Mims was asked why he should stand out to NFL teams, he was quick to reference his... *squints*... run blocking?
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) February 25, 2020
Yeah, you read that right. It is those little things that should equal big results for Mims going forward.
READ: https://t.co/nqiJDbPOFm
I'm tell ya If they don't go WR early Mims is gonna be a kyle guy.
Loved what I saw from him Senior bowl week and then he goes and says this. Yeah, officially on this bandwagon
- NYniner85
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Originally posted by NYniner85:Shanny
When Baylor WR Denzel Mims was asked why he should stand out to NFL teams, he was quick to reference his... *squints*... run blocking?
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) February 25, 2020
Yeah, you read that right. It is those little things that should equal big results for Mims going forward.
READ: https://t.co/nqiJDbPOFm
I'm tell ya If they don't go WR early Mims is gonna be a kyle guy.
KP of niner nation has Mims as his WR#1
Not too late to jump on the 🚂 people!! Choooo choooo
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we have a new leader in the clubhouse: Denzel Mims, WR1 pic.twitter.com/oFh0OLtnMY
— KP 🏁 (@KP_Show) February 26, 2020
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Originally posted by Waterbear:We need to trade back. That's for certain. Too many good players in the second round.
Dude if we could move back and end up with BPA @ CB/IOL and then Mims, I could careless what happens with the rest of the draft.
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