Marquez Stevenson Fantasy Football Rookie Profile
The versatile athlete from the University of Houston is an under-the-radar prospect, but has the potential to be a difference-maker in the NFL and on your fantasy football roster. His dynamic play-style has been an essential piece of the Cougars’ offense over the past three seasons.
College Production
The 6-foot, 190-pound wideout has started 30 games over the past three seasons, including five games in the shortened 2020 season. He has hauled in 147 receptions for 2,269 yards and has found the end zone 22 times through the air. Stevenson also ran the ball 26 times for 231 yards and had two rushing touchdowns. He will also be a contributor on special teams in the NFL. He returned 34 kickoffs for the Cougars, averaging 26.1 yards per return and scoring three touchdowns.
Film Review: Strengths and Weaknesses
NFL and fantasy football managers will get a sure-handed and reliable pass-catcher when they draft Stevenson. He has consistent hands, tracks off-target passes well, and shows a high level of focus as a pass-catcher, even through traffic. He is a fluid athlete with good short-area quickness and can accelerate well downfield. He has a simple route tree, but demonstrates a good release and separates well downfield. Stevenson has good body positioning and holds onto the ball through contact in contested catch situations.
The biggest point of development for Stevenson will be blocking. He does not demonstrate a physicality or a consistent willingness to block in his collegiate tape. He needs to further develop his route tree past the combination of slants, comebacks and drags that define his time with the Cougars.
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