Finding Broncos: Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Finding Broncos scouts the 2020 NFL Draft class to find the best Mile High fits. What's the scoop on Chase Claypool and how would he fit in Denver?

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 238

Arms: 32-1/2 inches

Hands: 9-7/8 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.42 seconds

Bench Press (225 lbs): 19 reps

Vertical Jump: 40.5 inches

Broad Jump: 126 inches

Stats

Pros

• Plenty of size & great athlete
• Elite special teams play
• Uses his size very well
• Works his way back to the ball
• Nasty demeanor as a blocker
• Elite catch radius
• Fights back against physical corners
• Does well getting contested catches
• Can get higher than most corners highest point

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Cons

• Limited after the catch
• Not very sudden
• Routes need work
• For as physical as he is, press can shut him down
• Lacks the ability to separate at the last moment
• Hands aren’t always ready
• Technique as a catcher is wonky
• Balance isn’t there
• Doesn’t always stack corners

Overview

The big question with Chase Claypool is where do you play him? Is he a tight end in the NFL, or is he a receiver? The best way to use him might be in the same way the Raiders have used Darren Waller. 

Claypool has the athletic and size traits to really cause problems for defenses, but he is going to need those traits developed. He might be limited in his role for the offense as a rookie, but he has the upside.

Fit with Broncos

*See video above. 

Grade: No. 60 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 3

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