| Michael
Crabtree WR Texas Tech #5 |
| Ht:
6'3
Wt: 214
| |
| Strengths: |
| Prototypical size for a number one
receiver. Catches everything thrown his direction. Does an excellent job of catching
the ball with his hands rather than his body. Excellent quickness and agility.
Speed is adequate. Shows great body control A good kid; gets along with teammates
and coaches (an underrated attribute for receivers these days). |
| Weaknesses:
|
| Overall bulk is marginal.
He'll need to learn how to match up against bigger, more physical cornerbacks
in the NFL. Doesn't have breakaway speed. Doesn't play like he's 6'3"; needs
to work on using his height to his advantage. |
| Comments:
|
| Crabtree put up impressive
numbers in Texas Tech's pass-happy offense, but he appears to have what it takes
to continue that success in a standard NFL offense. Some teams may be hesitant
to consider a player from a system offense to be an elite prospect, but close
examination of Crabtree on film shows that he has all the tools necessary to excel
at the next level. He reminds me of a poor-mans Larry Fitzgerald - neither has
exceptional speed, but they run crisp routes and will catch any ball thrown their
way. |
