Player Description
Name: Emeka Egbuka
School: Ohio State
Position: Wide receiver
Class: Senior
Height: 6'1
Weight: 205 lbs
Draft Projection: Late Day 1 to Early Day 2
Strengths:
Route technician with excellent route-running abilities
Productive and capable of making great plays
Specializes in short and intermediate routes
Good short-area quickness
High-level athlete
Improved speed and burst
Diverse route tree
Excellent understanding of how to attack a defender's leverage
Excellent at finding soft spots in zone coverage
Aggressive at the top of a route
Strong, reliable hands
Underrated contact balance
Effective on reversals and end-arounds
Displays value as a pass blocker
Weaknesses:
Throughout much of his career at Ohio State, Egbuka has played a complementary role alongside star receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Garrett Wilson. This raises the question of whether he can become the centerpiece of an offense at the professional level.
While Egbuka has demonstrated his value as a slot receiver, he contributes little as an outside receiver, a trait typical of true No.1 receivers. One reason for this is his questionable top-end speed, which may also explain why he struggles against man coverage. Although he is a crafty route runner, his difficulty in creating separation could stem from his moderate top-end speed.
Despite Egbuka's quickness, he is not particularly elusive in open space, making him susceptible to taking hits. Considering his past injury history, this could impact the longevity of his football career.
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