Dontayvion Wicks WR Virginia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dontayvion Wicks WR Virginia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (13%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (13%*) | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||
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| Overall Rating: | 82.5 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 86.5 | |
| Hands: |
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35% |
| Short Receiving: |
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65% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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74% |
| Deep Threat: |
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72% |
| Blocking: |
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54% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#131
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1089 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#301
Pos Rank:
#79
State Rank:
#22
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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| Ovr Rank: #36 Pos Rank: #13 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Dontayvion Wicks from Plaquemine High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Wicks opted to join Virginia.In 2019 as a freshman Wicks saw action in 9 games for the Cavaliers as he made 3 receptions for only 61 yards for an average of 20.3 yards per reception, with one TD, and an impressive QB rating when targeted of 104.7.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 12 games and had an impressive 57 catches for 1201 yards for an average of 21.1 yards per catch, with 9 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 128.5.
As a junior in 2022 he played 8 games and hauled in a decent 30 catches for a decent 430 yards for an average of 14.3 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and only QB rating when targeted of 59.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst.
- Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- Wicks combines good speed with his size, and Wicks accelerates off the line better than most big receivers.
- Wicks accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to outrun angles. He’s also flexible and agile, able to keep the pedal to the floor as he turns and weaves.
- An impressive athlete with very quick acceleration to reach his top speed quickly and stretch the field. Very good body control and smooth movements. Plays fast and explosive.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, sometimes allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- Wicks really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation against faster corners
Dontayvion Wicks percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Dontayvion Wicks (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
110.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0