Austin Kelly of Duke ~ 6.2/205
"A limited athlete on the outside who struggles to fire off the line and eat up the cushion quickly. Is a real strider who has only one gear to his game and isn't the kind of vertical threat who is going to run by anyone at the next level.
Now, he does do a nice job setting up his routes and has some savvy to his game in the pass game. But isn't real shifty/explosive when asked to get out of his breaks and doesn't generate much separation for himself on any level of the field.
Builds up speed as he goes and the further down the field he gets the tougher he is to cover. But, isn't real sudden or physical off the line and isn't a guy who will be able to beat press coverage at the next level. Struggles to create yards after the catch and goes down easily on initial contact.
Impression: Possesses a nice-sized frame, but isn't a guy who will be able to consistently separate vs. NFL-caliber defensive backs."
Now, he does do a nice job setting up his routes and has some savvy to his game in the pass game. But isn't real shifty/explosive when asked to get out of his breaks and doesn't generate much separation for himself on any level of the field.
Builds up speed as he goes and the further down the field he gets the tougher he is to cover. But, isn't real sudden or physical off the line and isn't a guy who will be able to beat press coverage at the next level. Struggles to create yards after the catch and goes down easily on initial contact.
Impression: Possesses a nice-sized frame, but isn't a guy who will be able to consistently separate vs. NFL-caliber defensive backs."
"Bio: Full-time starter the past two years after seeing action with the first team for six games as a sophomore. Had 47/486/4 as a senior and 54/625/4 as a junior.
Positive: Average-sized possession receiver with reliable hands. Comes back to the quarterback to make himself an available target, adjusts to the errant throw, and makes the reception in stride. Consistently extends his hands and makes catches away from his frame.
Negative: Displays minimal burst and is marginally effective running after the catch.
Analysis: Kelly offers adequate size and the pass-catching skills to get consideration as a fifth receiver in the NFL."
Positive: Average-sized possession receiver with reliable hands. Comes back to the quarterback to make himself an available target, adjusts to the errant throw, and makes the reception in stride. Consistently extends his hands and makes catches away from his frame.
Negative: Displays minimal burst and is marginally effective running after the catch.
Analysis: Kelly offers adequate size and the pass-catching skills to get consideration as a fifth receiver in the NFL."
"Overview: Austin is a 2007 graduate of Austell High School in Mableton, GA where he was named a first team all-county selection as a senior after accounting for 1,168 total yards (652 passing & 516 rushing) and 14 TDs. He earned the coveted "Athlete of the Year" award from the Cobb County Touchdown Club and was a three-time "Player of the Week" in 2006 by that same organization. As a junior, Austin threw for 416 yards and five TDs and rushed for 375 yards and seven TDs and was named 1st-team all-county. As a sophomore he caught 30 passes for 400 yards and eight TDs. He was also a fine basketball player in high school.
Austin never redshirted at Duke and as a true freshman he played in all 12 games with three starts in '07 as a true freshman and finished tied for fourth on the team with 15 receptions for 186 yards and one TD.
In 2008, he put up 13 catches for 132 yards, and was injured for a good part of the season.
In 2009, he had his break out year, collecting 54 passes for 625 yards with 4 TDs.
Slipped back some in 2010 with starting only 6 games and grabbing 47 balls for 486 yards and 4 TDs.
Strengths: Possession type with nice big body and good hands. Young with upside. Snatches the ball cleanly and goes. Willing to cross the middle. Takes a hit and holds on. Has some nice subtle separation moves at the LOS.
Weaknesses: Was never really able to take advantage of his opportunities while fighting injuries, and as a result lost reps to Vernon and Varner who both outplayed him this past season. Glider who sometimes coasts on running plays. May be in the coach's doghouse as they made a big deal of him starting (and performing very well) in the senior day game v. UNC. Not explosive off the blocks. Will never be a real deep threat.
Projection: Solid, young possession guy with upside, who has been laboring in the shadows at Duke. Should be a late rounder or a priority UDFA whose hands give him a shot."
Austin never redshirted at Duke and as a true freshman he played in all 12 games with three starts in '07 as a true freshman and finished tied for fourth on the team with 15 receptions for 186 yards and one TD.
In 2008, he put up 13 catches for 132 yards, and was injured for a good part of the season.
In 2009, he had his break out year, collecting 54 passes for 625 yards with 4 TDs.
Slipped back some in 2010 with starting only 6 games and grabbing 47 balls for 486 yards and 4 TDs.
Strengths: Possession type with nice big body and good hands. Young with upside. Snatches the ball cleanly and goes. Willing to cross the middle. Takes a hit and holds on. Has some nice subtle separation moves at the LOS.
Weaknesses: Was never really able to take advantage of his opportunities while fighting injuries, and as a result lost reps to Vernon and Varner who both outplayed him this past season. Glider who sometimes coasts on running plays. May be in the coach's doghouse as they made a big deal of him starting (and performing very well) in the senior day game v. UNC. Not explosive off the blocks. Will never be a real deep threat.
Projection: Solid, young possession guy with upside, who has been laboring in the shadows at Duke. Should be a late rounder or a priority UDFA whose hands give him a shot."
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