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‘Why Laviska Shenault Jr.’
A unique combination of prototype stature & raw athleticism lead some to believe that Shenault is a top tier talent in the 2020 class.
But, why are some hesitating about the former Colorado Buffalo?
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A unique combination of prototype stature & raw athleticism lead some to believe that Shenault is a top tier talent in the 2020 class.
But, why are some hesitating about the former Colorado Buffalo?
Enjoy!
‘Situational movement skills’
Shenault is an extremely good problem solver with the ball in his hands.
He maximizes yardage regardless of what the situational requires and can win with both variation & power.
Shenault is an extremely good problem solver with the ball in his hands.
He maximizes yardage regardless of what the situational requires and can win with both variation & power.
‘Situational movement skills’
How many yards does this play gain from this point?
How many yards does this play gain from this point?
‘Situational movement skills’
Answer: 16.
Shenault isn’t as skilled as Jerry Jeudy vs. man to man coverage or as nuanced as Ceedee Lamb when the ball is in the air, but he is dominant in how he can beat you after the catch.
A threat to score from anywhere, on every touch
Answer: 16.
Shenault isn’t as skilled as Jerry Jeudy vs. man to man coverage or as nuanced as Ceedee Lamb when the ball is in the air, but he is dominant in how he can beat you after the catch.
A threat to score from anywhere, on every touch
‘Physicality’
4th & 1, 1:05 left in the game and everyone in the stadium knows who the ball is going to.
Met at a yard prior to the line of scrimmage.
Lowers his shoulder to get the first down & more.
He’s the guy you want touching the ball when the game is on the line.
4th & 1, 1:05 left in the game and everyone in the stadium knows who the ball is going to.
Met at a yard prior to the line of scrimmage.
Lowers his shoulder to get the first down & more.
He’s the guy you want touching the ball when the game is on the line.
‘Physicality’
Shenault is an absolute freight train in the open field.
Inviting contact with a fearlessness that is seldom seen at the receiver position.
Shenault is an absolute freight train in the open field.
Inviting contact with a fearlessness that is seldom seen at the receiver position.
‘Impact as a ball carrier’
Shenault simply put, is the most versatile offensive player in this class.
His ability to line up, and succeed from a variety of positional alignments will be his biggest asset as he enters the league.
Shenault simply put, is the most versatile offensive player in this class.
His ability to line up, and succeed from a variety of positional alignments will be his biggest asset as he enters the league.
‘Impact as a ball carrier’
Watch how he sets up #25 & #37 at the second level.
Shenault consistently displays great instincts & anticipatory qualities.
Which is a main reason why he was a primary ball carrier for Colorado in short yardage situations.
Watch how he sets up #25 & #37 at the second level.
Shenault consistently displays great instincts & anticipatory qualities.
Which is a main reason why he was a primary ball carrier for Colorado in short yardage situations.
‘Impact as a ball carrier’
Shenault’s vision & acceleration capabilities jump off the screen as you watch him operate from the backfield.
A unique blend of violence & finesse is effective, and fun to watch.
Shenault’s vision & acceleration capabilities jump off the screen as you watch him operate from the backfield.
A unique blend of violence & finesse is effective, and fun to watch.
‘Yards after immediate contact’
Shenault is nearly impossible for defenders to secure in one on one situations.
He has the unique ability to navigate & maneuver through contact immediately after the catch.
Corners will have nightmares trying to get him to the ground.
Shenault is nearly impossible for defenders to secure in one on one situations.
He has the unique ability to navigate & maneuver through contact immediately after the catch.
Corners will have nightmares trying to get him to the ground.
‘Yards after immediate contact’
Shenault exhibits traits post-contact will make him an immediate threat over the middle of the field.
He’s able to brace & immediately accelerate through contact with a level of aggression & urgency that is rarely seen at the position.
Shenault exhibits traits post-contact will make him an immediate threat over the middle of the field.
He’s able to brace & immediately accelerate through contact with a level of aggression & urgency that is rarely seen at the position.
‘Unrefined skill sets'
Lack of experience ball-tracking & in contested catch situations leaves a larger learning curve than most receivers.
However, plays like this are why teams see ‘alpha’ potential in Shenault.
Refinement to his game is a priority at the next level.
Lack of experience ball-tracking & in contested catch situations leaves a larger learning curve than most receivers.
However, plays like this are why teams see ‘alpha’ potential in Shenault.
Refinement to his game is a priority at the next level.
‘NFL role’
Shenault is a position-less playmaker that is a threat to score from anywhere on the field.
While he still needs to grow into a complete receiver, the Superstar potential he possesses will prove intriguing to NFL offensive coordinators.
Shenault is a position-less playmaker that is a threat to score from anywhere on the field.
While he still needs to grow into a complete receiver, the Superstar potential he possesses will prove intriguing to NFL offensive coordinators.
‘Realistic landing spots’
1) Oakland (pick 19)
2) Philadelphia (pick 21)
3) Buffalo (pick 22)
4) Green Bay (pick 30)
1) Oakland (pick 19)
2) Philadelphia (pick 21)
3) Buffalo (pick 22)
4) Green Bay (pick 30)
‘Injury concerns’
Two surgeries in Spring of 2019:
Turf toe & Torn Shoulder Labrum
If we see Shenault drafted in the mid/late 1st round we can ease our concerns about his injury history.
But, if we see him slip past the first round then those concerns may be valid.
Two surgeries in Spring of 2019:
Turf toe & Torn Shoulder Labrum
If we see Shenault drafted in the mid/late 1st round we can ease our concerns about his injury history.
But, if we see him slip past the first round then those concerns may be valid.
