The Washington Redskins have selected TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
After sliding back one spot in a trade with the Houston Texans, the Redskins landed a player who has the potential to dominate in the vertical game at the next level.
That ability, lined up opposite the game-breaking speed of DeSean Jackson, could go a long way toward helping Washington's offense take another step forward.
Doctson closed out his college career with a 2015 campaign in which he racked up an impressive 78 receptions for 1,326 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Josh Doctson Bio
Position: WR
School: TCU
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs.
Strengths
- Incredibly productive pass-catcher with 25 touchdowns over the past two seasons despite being the focal point of opposition defense.
- Uses height and incredible leaping ability to high-point the ball well, thrives in jump-ball situations.
- Possesses very strong hands and performs exceptionally on catches in traffic.
- Size and jump-ball ability make him a lethal red-zone threat.
- Utilizes deceptive speed shifts to create separation on vertical routes.
Weaknesses
- Very lean frame and lack of experience against physical, press corners could hurt at the next level.
- Played in a spread-style offense at TCU that saw sets create lots of space.
- The spread-style offense also limited the route tree Doctson ran in college.
- Was rarely called upon for extensive blocking, will have to improve in that area at next level.
- Missed the final three games of the season with a wrist injury, despite attempting to comeback.
Combine Results
Event | Result |
---|---|
40-yd Dash | 4.50 sec |
Bench Press | 14 reps |
Vertical Jump | 41.0 inches |
Broad Jump | 131.0 inches |
3-Cone Drill | 6.84 sec |
20-yd Shuttle | 4.08 sec |