Finding Broncos: Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 200

Arms: 30-5/8 inches

Hands: 9-1/2 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.39

Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches

Broad Jump: 123 inches

3-Cone: 7.13 seconds

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.2 seconds

Stats

Pros

Reliable hands
Texas track star in high school
Tremendous speed for the NFL
Can find the soft spot in zone coverage
Durable frame
Can separate at every level of the field
Will kill defenses with catch-&-run plays
Can pluck balls out of the air
Has good awareness of the location on the field
Will get his feet down inbounds
Can plow through would-be tacklers
Doesn’t get bullied by physical corners

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Cons

Hips are a little tight
Length isn’t ideal & could see him in trouble
Ball skills deeper downfield are lacking
Will drift his routes
Burst out of breaks needs to be consistent
Needs to protect the catch point
Finer details of routes are not there

Overview

Devin Duvernay is the type of receiver that can impact the game in a few certain ways. His lack of length is going to drive away a few teams, even though it shouldn't.

Teams can scheme ways to get him open, or get him the ball quickly to make plays after the catch which he excels at. The issues Duvernay has with his routes aren't detrimental to his overall game and can be coached out.

Fit with Broncos

Denver needs to upgrade its receiver corps, and that includes the slot receiver as DaeSean Hamilton has failed to meet expectations. Duvernay would provide a great complement to the other receivers Denver has by bringing speed and after-the-catch ability.

While length is a concern, it'd be even less a concern in the Pat Shurmur offense that operates by spacing out the receivers.

Grade: No. 66 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 3

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