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Friday, July 1, 2011

Austin Pettis, St. Louis Rams, 78th Pick, 3rd Round, 2011 NFL Draft


Pettis, Austin Boise State 6025 209 4.56
Three-year starter who is the school’s all-time reception leader. A big target with good body control. A slot type receiver who will catch the ball in the middle of the field. Good concentration to catch the slant passes in traffic. No hold up on his release. Athletic after catch. Good instincts and production with the ball in his hands. Good field awareness to find and sit down in the open spots in zone coverage. Good ball skills. Will compete for the ball at the high point. A consistent clutch receiver who has good eye-hand coordination. Separates from defenders with strength and quickness. An average blocker who could finish better. Has the talent to contribute like Jordan Shipley did in 2010 for the Bengals. Holds for PATs and field goals. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.