Josh Wilkes
Josh Wilkes  WR  Arkansas-Pine Bluff | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Josh Wilkes
Height
6-3
Weight
183
College
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Rock Hill, SC
53.0/100
Player Rating
75
PositionRank (WR)
4.53
FortyYD Time
Receptions
41
Rec YDs
522
Rec TDs
4
Rec AVG
12.7

Josh Wilkes WR Arkansas-Pine Bluff | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Josh Wilkes WR Arkansas-Pine Bluff
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.53 seconds (40%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 183 (11%*)
Forty: 4.53 (O) (40%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.53 seconds (40%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 183 (11%*)
Forty: 4.53 (O) (40%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 53.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
55%
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QB Rating When targeted: 72.9
Hands:
48%
Short Receiving:
63%
Intermediate Routes:
64%
Deep Threat:
64%
Blocking:
51%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #511 Position rank: #75
College Games: 17 College Snaps: 963
Grade: 247 Sports 2  Stars 247 Sports 77 Stars 247 RATING: 77/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
Strengths
  • He is quicker than fast and lacks elite wheels to simply blow by defenders, but he has good football speed.
  • Has long arms to stiff-arm defensive backs in the open field. Willing to lower his pads to run through tackles for extra yardage. Goes over the middle, can spin out of tackles and take the big hit.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
  • Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
Weaknesses
  • Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
  • Needs to refine his routes and become a better all-around receiver. Has some ball security concerns. Durability concerns because of his size.
  • Not a burner or consistent vertical threat. Has a lanky frame and will be overmatched physically by most cornerbacks in the NFL. Needs to be more competitive in tight coverage.
  • Will have limitations against physical cornerbacks because of his thin frame. If locked up at the line, he lacks the upper-body strength to fight off the press with his hands.
  • Lacks ideal size and strength and is a ·mallish target with a lean, frail-looking frame. Can be overmatched at the line of scrimmage when physical !le/enders get their hands on him. Struggles in press coverage and was knocked on his back more than a few times.
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How other scouting services rate Josh Wilkes (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
186.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.