Justin Shorter, the Florida WR, sits at No. 173 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 6% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has above-average ball-winning talent down the field but he’s too leggy and gradual in short spaces to escape press quickly or win consistently underneath.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Shorter plays to his size with a rugged demeanor that allows him to play through physical coverage and secure catches.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Big and long with the build-up speed and skill set to attack defenses via intermediate and deep routes.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a X-receiver.
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“…Big and long with the build-up speed and skill set to attack defenses via intermediate and deep routes. Shorter plays to his size with a rugged demeanor that allows him to play through physical coverage and secure catches. He has above-average ball-winning talent down the field but he’s too leggy and gradual in short spaces to escape press quickly or win consistently underneath. Shorter requires longer-developing rou…”
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