Oklahoma wide receiver Dede Westbrook had a huge impact in his time with the Sooners and now looks to have an impact in the NFL.
With the NFL Draft coming up this weekend, here's a look at his draft stock:
Measurables
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 176 pounds
40-time: 4.39 seconds
Stats and accolades
Senior season stats: 80 receptions, 1,524 yards, 17 touchdowns, 10 rushes, 101 rushing yards.
Career stats: 126 receptions, 2,267 yards, 21 touchdowns, 15 rushes, 118 rushing yards.
Accolades: Biletnikoff Award (2016), Heisman finalist (2016), OU's single season receiving touchdown record holder (2016), All-Big 12 First Team (2016), Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (2015).
Expert opinions
Dane Brugler, CBSSports.com: "Westbrook has a skinny, slight frame, but speed to burn with the vertical skills to be a home run threat on the deep ball, also helping open up underneath targets for other targets - cornerbacks can try and press, but they must respect his deep speed."
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: "Natural glider with ability to play outside but could be moved to slot due to size concerns. Often found running in the clear thanks to strong double moves and weak competition. Evaluating Westbrook is challenging due to a lack of strong competition, but his separation quickness, second gear, and reliable hands are all translatable play traits that should turn into catches on the next level."
Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com: "Westbrook's best fit in the NFL would come as a slot receiver to work mismatches in the inside portion of the field. He is a fast receiver with good hands, but is very thin of frame. If Westbrook could add weight while maintaining his speed, that could help his draft stock and his transition to the pro game."
Our prediction
Round 4: Westbrook's size may be a deterrent for some NFL teams, but his speed and ability to separate are second to none. He's shown big play capability throughout his college career, making him a good grab for any team.
