Dez Fitzpatrick, the Louisville WR, sits at No. 162 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 1% elite, 13% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “The long touchdown totals from 2020 are nice but Fitzpatrick hasn't shown the ability to operate as a complete wide receiver over the years.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has a chance to go on Day 3, but could have an uphill battle for a roster spot.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Outside wideout with good size and build-up speed but lacking the functional short-area movement and catch focus to consistently work the short and intermediate routes.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-flanker.
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“…Outside wideout with good size and build-up speed but lacking the functional short-area movement and catch focus to consistently work the short and intermediate routes. The long touchdown totals from 2020 are nice but Fitzpatrick hasn't shown the ability to operate as a complete wide receiver over the years. He has a chance to go on Day 3, but could have an uphill battle for a roster spot.…”
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