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I'm going to say something that sounds odd, but I don't think Duvernay is as fast as the stopwatch says he is. What I mean is that I think he was very well trained in track to use form for straight-line speed, including starts and body position. His numbers show better than other guys who didn't run as much track. Of course he is "fast"--he won the 100m state sprint. However, on a football field, where you have to stop, start, cut, accelerate, etc., (which is not done in perfect track body position) he is not as fast as lots of other guys on the field. In my opinion, that lack of quick-twitch speed, and cutting speed is why he isn't more open than he is. In one video AustinBill posted they mentioned Tyreek Hill by comparison--there is no comparison.

I'm not sure the reviewers watched him enough if they think Dev can be paired with a possession receiver and be the speed alternative on the other side. Duvernay, to me, is more of a good possession receiver, with straight line speed if totally behind the defense, which won't happen much in the NFL, and very good hands, and very good YAC based on strength, not elusiveness. I think he'll be an NFL player based on hands, body, professional attitude and YAC. He should be a slot in the NFL, with those attributes, and the speed will be just an occasional difference maker.

My only source is four years of watching from Section 3U.
 
VY,

A ago with I would have agreed with you. That is why I posted what I did about Duvernay making greater progress than any player I have seen in years. Yes, I have seen every game he's played.

I assure you that DD is NO Wayne Johnson, who was faster than Duvernay, Herkie Walls, Tony Jones and any other Texas WR not named Lam Jones.

:hookem2:
 
SabreHorn said:
VY,

A ago with I would have agreed with you. That is why I posted what I did about Duvernay making greater progress than any player I have seen in years. Yes, I have seen every game he's played.

I assure you that DD is NO Wayne Johnson, who was faster than Duvernay, Herkie Walls, Tony Jones and any other Texas WR not named Lam Jones.

:hookem2:
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Which part of what I said—I.e., sabrehorn 2019–do you disagree with?

My main point is that a stopwatch would suggest that Duvernay is the same speed as Jamaal Charles was (and I guess he is on a track), but on a football field DD is nowhere near as fast as Jamaal.

I am saying he’ll be an NFL player; I just think he will have to play slot because he can’t get open against an NFL corner, despite his track speed. We are all just guessing....
 
VYFan said:
I'm going to say something that sounds odd, but I don't think Duvernay is as fast as the stopwatch says he is. What I mean is that I think he was very well trained in track to use form for straight-line speed, including starts and body position. His numbers show better than other guys who didn't run as much track. Of course he is "fast"--he won the 100m state sprint. However, on a football field, where you have to stop, start, cut, accelerate, etc., (which is not done in perfect track body position) he is not as fast as lots of other guys on the field. In my opinion, that lack of quick-twitch speed, and cutting speed is why he isn't more open than he is. In one video AustinBill posted they mentioned Tyreek Hill by comparison--there is no comparison.

I'm not sure the reviewers watched him enough if they think Dev can be paired with a possession receiver and be the speed alternative on the other side. Duvernay, to me, is more of a good possession receiver, with straight line speed if totally behind the defense, which won't happen much in the NFL, and very good hands, and very good YAC based on strength, not elusiveness. I think he'll be an NFL player based on hands, body, professional attitude and YAC. He should be a slot in the NFL, with those attributes, and the speed will be just an occasional difference maker.

My only source is four years of watching from Section 3U.
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His split time would agree with you, he has a slow start, but the last 20 yards he has another gear which suggests he probably has one more after that.
 
I like Sweat too
This is from IT
T'Vondre Sweat is coming on to the point our guy is predicting he'll start next to Coburn, which would keep Graham at defensive end. "Graham isn't the most explosive edge guy but this group up front would really help the young linebackers." ​
 
This scout likes what Duvernay brings.
Of particular note is his route running and ability to separate.

Route Running/Ability to Separate
Duvernay’s a crisp route-runner with tremendous burst to create separation at the top of his breaks. He carries his momentum so well and is able to shift his weight to snap in and out of breaks easily. While a lot of Duvernay’s touches came on swing passes, crossers, screens, etc. he was still used all over the field and showed his ability to run a full route tree.

RATING: ****

Devin Duvernay Has Big Play Ability (2020 NFL Draft)
 
BurntOrangeLH said:
This scout likes what Duvernay brings.
Of particular note is his route running and ability to separate.

Route Running/Ability to Separate
Duvernay’s a crisp route-runner with tremendous burst to create separation at the top of his breaks. He carries his momentum so well and is able to shift his weight to snap in and out of breaks easily. While a lot of Duvernay’s touches came on swing passes, crossers, screens, etc. he was still used all over the field and showed his ability to run a full route tree.

RATING: ****

Devin Duvernay Has Big Play Ability (2020 NFL Draft)
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I’d be surprised if he goes past the 3rd round. Cmon Will McClay
 
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