Dazz Newsome, the North Carolina WR, sits at No. 113 on the consensus board across 4 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 1% elite, 5% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Competitive, high-energy slot with gadget package and punt return talent to help round out his potential roster flexibility.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Newsome has work to do before he can be labeled a polished pro prospect.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His pass-catching technique is below average and his route-running is a little too unfocused at this time.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Competitive, high-energy slot with gadget package and punt return talent to help round out his potential roster flexibility. Newsome has work to do before he can be labeled a polished pro prospect. His pass-catching technique is below average and his route-running is a little too unfocused at this time. However, his short-area footwork and ability to alter his route speed provide hope that he can improve quickly in t…”
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