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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 871777" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>While Michael Pittman Jr. is my favorite wide receiver for the Packers, it's another talented wide receiver that I think is their most likely target: <strong>Brandon Aiyuk, WR, ASU</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Most people who follow the draft are already familiar with Aiyuk, but here is the breakdown:</p><p></p><p><strong>Metrics: </strong>Aiyuk is a 1/2 inch shy of 6'0" and 205 lbs. So while he isn't tall, he is a deceptively big target because of his freakish length. His arms at 33.5" long and his wingspan is 80"! Of the top 50 WR prospects in this class, only 5 other players have a wingspan of 80 inches or more, and they are all 6'4" or taller. So Aiyuk's build is strikingly unique. His hands are also very large at 9.75"-- bigger than all but 7 players among the top 50 wide receivers. So overall, Aiyuk has the quickness of a sub 6' WR, but the effective catch radius of a 6'4" player. You can see this at work when he extends to pluck balls well over his head down the field.</p><p></p><p>Aiyuk ran a 4.50 at the combine, which is good enough. However, he had reportedly been putting up much faster times than that previously, but was working out with an abdominal issue that he's since had surgery on. He certainly appears much faster on tape. His 40" vertical is a 92nd% number, and his 128" broad is an 88th% number. Big jump numbers indicate explosive movement skills, and this is definitely evident on tape for Aiyuk. He elected not to do agility drills at the combine, and obviously wasn't able to do them at a pro day.</p><p></p><p><strong>Production:</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>65 receptions for 1192 yards and 8 touchdowns (18.34 YPC) in 2019</p><p></p><p>33/474/3 (14.4 YPC) in 2018</p><p></p><p>14 punt returns for 226 yards and 1 TD (16.14 yd/return) in 2019</p><p></p><p>14 KO returns for 446 yards (31.86 yd/return)</p><p></p><p>Has zero drops for his career 20+ yards downfield (per pff)</p><p></p><p>Averaged 10.9 yards per reception <em>after the catch </em>(per pff; Power 5 average is 5.5); 710 of his yards came after the catch. </p><p></p><p>Broke a tackle once ever 4.6 receptions-- 6th in the draft class. </p><p></p><p>Caught 90% of catchable targets. </p><p></p><p>Only 3% of his receptions were contested </p><p></p><p>38.5% of his receptions came on screen passes</p><p></p><p>Wonderlic score of 23 at the combine was 5th among WR's</p><p></p><p><strong>Traits:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Explosive mover, both in regards to getting into and out of his breaks and creating plays after the catch.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is arguably the most proven player in the draft class as a creator in the screen game.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Has the long speed to get vertical and stack corners.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tracks the ball well over his shoulder and can extend to make the catch in stride.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Long arms and big hands present great downfield targets-- dangerous deep threat.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Competitive runner with the size and strength to power through contact. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rare ability to get in and out of route breaks without gearing down.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shows the beginnings of some route running savvy, and the raw talent to grow in this area. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Big reliable hands will come down with most everything thrown his way within reason.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Inexperienced in facing press coverage-- will need to begin career as the Z receiver.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not well tested as a contested catch receiver. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Limited route tree at ASU.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">More of a speed turn route runner than true, fluid type that can run complex route combinations.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Profiles as a gadget player in the running game (orbit reverses, etc) but not used in that regard in Tempe. </li> </ul><p><strong>Projection: </strong>As a rookie, I think Aiyuk could take over immediately as a punt returner and WR3, and could be a major factor both in the screen game and on shot plays. In time, there is no reason why he could not develop into an every down player who can move around the formation and play X, Z, or in the slot. Spending time around a player like Adams, who grew tremendously as a route and release artists since entering the league, could help him tremendously. </p><p></p><p>I view Aiyuk as the most likely fit for Green Bay because he seems to be the perfect compromise of what Gutekunst wants as a GM and what LaFleur needs for his offense. Gute seems to prefer big athletes at the WR position. While he isn't tall, Aiyuk's build means that he plays a lot bigger than his listed height. But because he isn't truly a tall, heavy long-strider with build up speed, he would still offer the YAC/screen abilities that Petals surely covets. If, hypothetically, Gutekunst wanted Pittman and LaFleur wanted Reagor, I could see them landing on Aiyuk as a happy medium. </p><p></p><p><strong>Comparison: </strong>This is really difficult, because Aiyuk's skills set and build are both really unique. Imagine if you took Albert Wilson's YAC ability and combined it with Calvin Ridley's vertical skills, but with the effective frame of Mike Williams. Something like that. </p><p></p><p>I would still prefer Pittman, who I view to be a safer option and a great fit for different reasons, but I certainly wouldn't be disappointed with Aiyuk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 871777, member: 12283"] While Michael Pittman Jr. is my favorite wide receiver for the Packers, it's another talented wide receiver that I think is their most likely target: [B]Brandon Aiyuk, WR, ASU[/B]. Most people who follow the draft are already familiar with Aiyuk, but here is the breakdown: [B]Metrics: [/B]Aiyuk is a 1/2 inch shy of 6'0" and 205 lbs. So while he isn't tall, he is a deceptively big target because of his freakish length. His arms at 33.5" long and his wingspan is 80"! Of the top 50 WR prospects in this class, only 5 other players have a wingspan of 80 inches or more, and they are all 6'4" or taller. So Aiyuk's build is strikingly unique. His hands are also very large at 9.75"-- bigger than all but 7 players among the top 50 wide receivers. So overall, Aiyuk has the quickness of a sub 6' WR, but the effective catch radius of a 6'4" player. You can see this at work when he extends to pluck balls well over his head down the field. Aiyuk ran a 4.50 at the combine, which is good enough. However, he had reportedly been putting up much faster times than that previously, but was working out with an abdominal issue that he's since had surgery on. He certainly appears much faster on tape. His 40" vertical is a 92nd% number, and his 128" broad is an 88th% number. Big jump numbers indicate explosive movement skills, and this is definitely evident on tape for Aiyuk. He elected not to do agility drills at the combine, and obviously wasn't able to do them at a pro day. [B]Production: [/B] 65 receptions for 1192 yards and 8 touchdowns (18.34 YPC) in 2019 33/474/3 (14.4 YPC) in 2018 14 punt returns for 226 yards and 1 TD (16.14 yd/return) in 2019 14 KO returns for 446 yards (31.86 yd/return) Has zero drops for his career 20+ yards downfield (per pff) Averaged 10.9 yards per reception [I]after the catch [/I](per pff; Power 5 average is 5.5); 710 of his yards came after the catch. Broke a tackle once ever 4.6 receptions-- 6th in the draft class. Caught 90% of catchable targets. Only 3% of his receptions were contested 38.5% of his receptions came on screen passes Wonderlic score of 23 at the combine was 5th among WR's [B]Traits:[/B] [LIST] [*]Explosive mover, both in regards to getting into and out of his breaks and creating plays after the catch. [*]Is arguably the most proven player in the draft class as a creator in the screen game. [*]Has the long speed to get vertical and stack corners. [*]Tracks the ball well over his shoulder and can extend to make the catch in stride. [*]Long arms and big hands present great downfield targets-- dangerous deep threat. [*]Competitive runner with the size and strength to power through contact. [*]Rare ability to get in and out of route breaks without gearing down. [*]Shows the beginnings of some route running savvy, and the raw talent to grow in this area. [*]Big reliable hands will come down with most everything thrown his way within reason. [*]Inexperienced in facing press coverage-- will need to begin career as the Z receiver. [*]Not well tested as a contested catch receiver. [*]Limited route tree at ASU. [*]More of a speed turn route runner than true, fluid type that can run complex route combinations. [*]Profiles as a gadget player in the running game (orbit reverses, etc) but not used in that regard in Tempe. [/LIST] [B]Projection: [/B]As a rookie, I think Aiyuk could take over immediately as a punt returner and WR3, and could be a major factor both in the screen game and on shot plays. In time, there is no reason why he could not develop into an every down player who can move around the formation and play X, Z, or in the slot. Spending time around a player like Adams, who grew tremendously as a route and release artists since entering the league, could help him tremendously. I view Aiyuk as the most likely fit for Green Bay because he seems to be the perfect compromise of what Gutekunst wants as a GM and what LaFleur needs for his offense. Gute seems to prefer big athletes at the WR position. While he isn't tall, Aiyuk's build means that he plays a lot bigger than his listed height. But because he isn't truly a tall, heavy long-strider with build up speed, he would still offer the YAC/screen abilities that Petals surely covets. If, hypothetically, Gutekunst wanted Pittman and LaFleur wanted Reagor, I could see them landing on Aiyuk as a happy medium. [B]Comparison: [/B]This is really difficult, because Aiyuk's skills set and build are both really unique. Imagine if you took Albert Wilson's YAC ability and combined it with Calvin Ridley's vertical skills, but with the effective frame of Mike Williams. Something like that. I would still prefer Pittman, who I view to be a safer option and a great fit for different reasons, but I certainly wouldn't be disappointed with Aiyuk. [/QUOTE]
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