Ranking Philadelphia Eagles 10 best potential NCAA, NFL options at WR
857. . . . Laviska Shenault. 2. player
Why do so many Pac-12 receivers get to the next level and vanish? Who knows the answer to that one, but fear not NFL fans. The exception to that rule may be coming in the form of Laviska Shenault, formerly of the Colorado Buffaloes.
In his first mock of 2020, former pro and NFL.com/ NFL Network analyst Bucky Brroks named Shenault as his choice for the Philadelphia Eagles at 21. Sure, other guys are faster. Yes, there’s the spotty injury history (availability is a skill, you know), but the truth is Shenault might be just a tad better at just about everything else that makes an NFL receiver great.
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At six-foot-two and 220 pounds, he’s a bigger target and has a larger catch radius than most who get more attention.
Shenault is just as dangerous as some of the speed guys when he’s in the open field. He has stronger hands and can haul in many of the 50-50 opportunities. He runs through arm tackles well and can score from anywhere on the playing field, but Shenalut also provides the added dimension of being a consistent red-zone threat (where speed comes into play less often).
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To make long stories short, he has the strengths of Alshon Jeffery and JJ Arcega-Whiteside but none of their weaknesses in terms of on-field ability. His lone question marks are about his durability, so much will ride on what the doctors say during the NFL Combine. Still, in terms of bang-for-buck prospects, Shenault’s name is at the top of the list. If he has a great combine and gets a clean bill of health from the doctors, his stock could soar even higher. Grade: A+