Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Ryan Whalen, Cincinnati Bengals, 167th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Whalen, Ryan Stanford 6010 205 4.62
Three-year starter who was the go-to guy for Andrew Luck. A good athlete who is a reliable hand catcher. He caught 139 passes for 1884 yards in his career. Consistent in his play and has good ball skills. Quick feet to beat bump coverage. Quick out of break. Can run the inside slant routes in the West Coast offense. Can adjust to the ball with knee bend and good hip flexibility. A tough competitor who sacrifices his body for the ball. Consistent away from the play. Drives back to the ball. Doesn’t wait on it. Quick feet. Gets into his route and back on course quickly. A possession receiver who is a tough blocker. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.