Frank Darby, the Arizona St. WR, sits at No. 73 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 1% elite, 12% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Good size and speed but a scouting report filled with ball-skill concerns.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “The biggest concern is that he really struggles to secure throws outside his frame.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His top-end speed will create cushions and open up some intermediate throws for him, but the route-running still needs work.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Good size and speed but a scouting report filled with ball-skill concerns. Darby's deep-ball production is unquestioned, but he's one of the rare prospects who can look very good or very bad when tracking throws down the field. His top-end speed will create cushions and open up some intermediate throws for him, but the route-running still needs work. The biggest concern is that he really struggles to secure throws ou…”
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