Dolphins land WR DeVante Parker at 14th overall
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The Miami Dolphins have selected wide receiver DeVante Parker out of Louisville with the 14th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Parker was long thought to be one of the Dolphins' top targets, and the club being able to sit tight and not be forced into trading up was always the ideal scenario for landing him.
Joining Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills and Greg Jennings, the former Louisville standout will help make the Dolphins receiving corps one of the deepest and most talented position groups on the team.
With a strong defense already in place, significant upgrades in the passing game could give the Dolphins a realistic chance to take the next step and reach the postseason.
DeVante Parker Bio
Position: WR
School: Louisville
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 207 lbs.
Age: 22
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd dash | 4.45 sec |
| Bench Press | 17 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 36.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 125 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | N/A |
| 20-yd Shuttle | N/A |
Strength
- Excels at beating cornerbacks off the line with a number of jab steps and hand fakes.
- An absolute nightmare to contain in the open field, he does plenty of damage after the catch and takes advantage of safeties and linebackers who take poor routes to the ball.
- Tremendous catch radius - contorts his body to reach under-thrown passes.
- Uses excellent leaping ability to routinely get the ball at its highest point.
Weaknesses
- Struggles to separate from defenders in the red zone.
- Not a particularly good blocker, often cutting off his quarterback's/running back's running lane.
- Although he has the physical ability to snag balls, he will lose some 50-50 passes due to a lack of effort.