Finding Broncos: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 198 pounds

Arms: 32-1/4 inches

Hands: 9-1/4 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.5 seconds

Bench Press (225 lbs): 11

Vertical Jump: 34.5 inches

Broad Jump: 124 inches

Stats

Pros

Dangerous at all three levels and in all nine areas of the field
A threat with the ball in his hands
Really good catch radius
Body contortion is outstanding
Quick to gather for change of direction
Offers value as a returner
Will go pluck the ball out of the air
Great hops
Stronger than he looks, will break through tackles
Gliding runner
Will vary speed through his routes
Explodes out of his breaks
Defense killer with crossing routes
Aware of positioning on the field
Stacks corners in his back pocket
Outstanding vision with the ball
Receiver screen danger
Hard to gauge timing for corners to attack the catch point
Has god route running ability
Does a decent job selling fakes and double moves

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Cons

A little slender for the NFL
Blocking is concerning
Benefited from the scheme at Oklahoma
Will need work to improve getting off of press coverage
Beat up on a lot of average college corners
Routes are solid, but can really be cleaned up and improved
Needs to gather quicker when entering breaks
Finer details of route running need to be installed

Overview

CeeDee Lamb is the best receiver in the draft (on my board) and the cons he has can all be coached up. Lamb is basically a freak of nature wide receiver and the skills he brings to the table can be put into any offense and work.

His ability to contort his body and make freakish catches easily translates to the NFL game. Normally, NFL comparisons aren’t my thing, but everyone I have spoken to puts Lamb as a combination of Mike Thomas and DeAndre Hopkins. That doesn’t mean Lamb will have the same career path as them, but the play-style is a mashup of theirs.

Fit with Broncos

Even though he doesn’t have great speed, Lamb can still attack every level of the field and offer up a lot after the catch. That is what makes him a very good fit for the Denver Broncos offense.

Lamb can be a No. 1 or 2 receiver and work well opposite Courtland Sutton. They both can go get those 50/50 balls, but Lamb brings more traits to complement Sutton and help open up spacing for Noah Fant as well.

Grade: Top-15

Where he Goes: Top-15

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