Finding Broncos: Dazz Newsome | WR

Welcome to Finding Broncos, our annual prospect-by-prospect series deep-diving on the coming NFL draft class. The scouting continues with North Carolina wideout Dazz Newsome.

Measurables

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 190 pounds

Stats

Pros

First and foremost are the hands which are clean and pluck the ball out of the air
Versatility to work in the slot or the boundary though he may be better as a slot receiver in the NFL
Limited route tree but knows how to stack defenders especially on deeper routes, and sustains them on the hip
Type of WR you look to create touches for as he is so dangerous after the catch
Great last-second burst to get immediate separation for a clean catch point
Can quickly transition to ball-carrier mentality after securing the catch
Tough over the middle and when he can’t shake defenders, he doesn’t back down at the catch point
A threat whenever he has the ball and can even work as a returner.

Cons

Routes need to be developed as North Carolina didn't emphasize/teach the route tree
Due to limited press-coverage exposure from the slot, there is little idea as to what his release looks like inside
Drops a pass now and then which always seem to stem from his desire to transition from WR to runner before securing the ball
Little anticipation to his game as a route runner, returner, or after the catch
Needs to hone his anticipation to make him an even more dangerous weapon

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Overview

Newsome thrived with manufactured touches in college, but he has enough separation ability to not require it in the NFL. His route running is very much a work in progress and the issues largely stem from having such a limited route tree at North Carolina.

What versatility Newsome brings to a team with his position and ability as a returner adds a lot of value. He can contribute early on in his career, but might not get close to his ceiling until Year 3 or 4.

Fit with Broncos

For the most part, Denver is pretty set at wide receiver, but what Newsome brings would be of immense value on Day 3. Denver has shown its ability to develop receivers based on Courtland Sutton's Year 1 to Year 2 jump, and how Tim Patrick has grown.

Pairing him with WRs coach Zach Azzanni would be an ideal situation for Newsome. Also, with Newsome's route running limitations, having Jerry Jeudy to watch and study in-person would be an added benefit. Having pretty reliable hands would also be welcomed by the Broncos after both Jeudy and KJ Hamler were near the bottom of the NFL with their drop percentages last year.

Grade: Round 5

Where he Goes: Round 4

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