It's only been three weeks since Rivals100 WR Derek Meadows pulled the trigger and committed to LSU head coach Brian Kelly and staff over the likes of other top suitors Notre Dame, Alabama, Michigan and Georgia.
In today's installment of Scout's Take our anonymous NFL sources provide some insight on Derek Meadows from an NFL Scouting perspective including thoughts on how he will translate to the SEC and beyond based on where he's at today.
Strengths
- Exceptional size and length
- Elite athleticism and body control when the ball is in the air
- Potential mismatch in the redzone and on deep balls
- Impressive catch radius from his length and wingspan
- Shows ability to catch through contact
- Above average run blocking skills at the receiver position with potential to be great
Areas to Improve
- Route running refinement - needs to develop a more diverse route tree
- Consistency in production
- Acceleration off the line of scrimmage - improving initial burst could enhance separation ability
Scouting Reports
Anonymous NFL Scout: "Overall, Derek Meadows is a high-ceiling prospect with the physical tools to become a dominant force in college football. His transition to LSU and the SEC will depend on how quickly he can refine his technical skills to match his impressive athletic profile. If he can translate his track and field success to football-specific movements and improve his consistency, Meadows has the potential to develop into a game-changing receiver for LSU and a future NFL prospect."
Anonymous NFL Scout: "Meadows shows the skillset and athletic ability to be another cog in the great line of NFL products at LSU with the potential to develop into a versatile, big-play receiver in the SEC. His physical tools suggest a high NFL ceiling if he can refine his technical skills and maintain production against elite competition.
Player Comp
Scout's Take
"Like Evans, who was 6'5" and around 225 lbs in college, Meadows boasts an imposing frame at 6'6" and 205 lbs. Both possess exceptional height and length for the wide receiver position.
Evans was known for his enormous catch radius in college, a trait Meadows shares with his 80"+ wingspan. This allows both players to make catches well outside their frame.
Evans excelled at winning contested catches and dominating in red zone situations. Meadows shows similar potential with his height and leaping ability.
Coming into college, Evans was somewhat raw in his route running but had immense physical gifts. Meadows appears to be in a similar position, with room to refine his technical skills. Evans significantly improved his route running and overall game during his time in college. Meadows has a similar opportunity to refine his skills and potentially follow a comparable development path."
- Anonymous NFL Scout