Bub Means, the Pittsburgh WR, sits at No. 202 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 3% elite, 22% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Big receiver with build-up speed who should be a natural fit for teams employing a layers-based passing scheme.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can win contested throws but gives too many away when he's not imposing his size on the coverage.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Means could struggle with a route tree requiring him to gear up and down getting in and out of breaks.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-WR.
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“…Big receiver with build-up speed who should be a natural fit for teams employing a layers-based passing scheme. For his size, Means is surprisingly adept at slipping press and shows an ability to create separation on over routes and go routes once he hits top speed. He can win contested throws but gives too many away when he's not imposing his size on the coverage. Means could struggle with a route tree requiring him…”
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