Ricky Pearsall, the Florida WR, sits at No. 41 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 14% elite, 43% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He appears to play with an idea of how to manipulate certain coverage looks and leverages.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Pearsall might get the stereotypical "crafty route runner" label, but it suits him.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Sinks hips low to snap off drive routes suddenly.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “He dazzles as a playmaker on the perimeter but offers a rock-solid game that should lead to immediate NFL success as a WR3.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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
“…Dependable slot target with good size and soft hands who will need to prove that he has the ability to free himself against NFL man coverage. Pearsall might get the stereotypical "crafty route runner" label, but it suits him. He appears to play with an idea of how to manipulate certain coverage looks and leverages. He also plays with attention to detail and a consistent route tempo to create windows, but la…”
“…Pearsall is a silky-smooth pass catcher with strong hands. He dazzles as a playmaker on the perimeter but offers a rock-solid game that should lead to immediate NFL success as a WR3.…”
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