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Bengals add WR Josh Malone in 4th round

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected wide receiver Josh Malone out of Tennessee in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Josh Malone Bio

Position: WR
School: Tennessee
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 208 lbs.

Strengths

  • Ideal frame for the next level.
  • Great acceleration and top gear. Can stretch teams deep and tracks the ball well on vertical routes.
  • Shifty for his size.

Weaknesses

  • Needs to learn to use his size more effectively. Doesn't win enough contested balls. (ESPN)
  • Route running can be sloppy. Footwork can be improved, especially off the line.
  • Despite size, isn't as much of a threat in the red zone as you'd expect.

Combine Results

Event Result
40-yd Dash 4.40 sec
Bench Press 10 reps
Vertical Jump 30.5 inches
Broad Jump 121 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.05 sec
20-yd Shuttle 4.19 sec
60-yd Shuttle 11.77 sec

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