James Proche is a WR out of SMU. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 7% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Average size, quickness and speed, but extraordinary ball skills that allow for viral-caliber catches throughout his game tape.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Teams may see the measurables and move him inside, but he lacks slot quickness and route savvy underneath.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Average size, quickness and speed, but extraordinary ball skills that allow for viral-caliber catches throughout his game tape. Teams may see the measurables and move him inside, but he lacks slot quickness and route savvy underneath. Once the ball is launched, however, Proche is an alpha with ball tracking, body control and razor-sharp focus, which makes him the favorite in contested-catch battles downfield. Polishi…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →