Roman Wilson, the Michigan WR, sits at No. 49 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 16% elite, 14% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Smooth strider with alarming speed once he touches top gear.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Wilson primarily focused on attacking the intermediate and deep portions of the field, adding an explosive element to the Wolverines’ ground-and-pound approach.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Wilson has good hands and can run after the catch down the field, but he’s not really a catch-and-go option underneath.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The Michigan standout displays impeccable timing as a route runner and is a reliable option as the designated chain mover.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Smooth strider with alarming speed once he touches top gear. Wilson primarily focused on attacking the intermediate and deep portions of the field, adding an explosive element to the Wolverines’ ground-and-pound approach. Wilson is an electrifying athlete, which should push his stock up, but he'll need to learn to level up his skill getting from Point A to Point B as a route-runner to reach his potential. Wilson has…”
“…Wilson is a perfect blend of speed and quickness at the position. The Michigan standout displays impeccable timing as a route runner and is a reliable option as the designated chain mover.…”
Sourced synthesis from 4 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →