Ricky Smalling
Ricky Smalling  WR  Illinois | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Ricky Smalling
Height
6-1
Weight
205
College
Illinois
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Chicago, IL
52.0/100
Player Rating
88
PositionRank (WR)
4.47
FortyYD Time
Receptions
24
Rec YDs
225
Rec TDs
1
Rec AVG
9.4

Ricky Smalling WR Illinois | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Ricky Smalling WR Illinois
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.47 seconds (62%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (52%*) Weight: 205 (59%*)
Forty: 4.47 (O) (62%*)
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: 4.47 seconds (62%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (52%*) Weight: 205 (59%*)
Forty: 4.47 (O) (62%*)
(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: 52.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
74%
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QB Rating When targeted: 73.5
Hands:
43%
Short Receiving:
53%
Intermediate Routes:
58%
Deep Threat:
56%
Blocking:
56%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #589 Position rank: #88
College Games: 17 College Snaps: 1016
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 86 Stars 247 RATING: 86/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Strengths
  • Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
  • 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.
  • Good effort and technique as a blocker for his size. Can beat the press with elusiveness or physical contact. Runs crisp routes with sharp cuts.
  • Very soft, natural hands to cleanly catch away from his frame. Concentration is excellent. Has the lateral agility and strength to get into and out of routes smoothly.
  • 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.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • He catches the ball with his large, soft hands and is tough. Deceptive jets and a smooth route runner.
Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent high-pointing passes. Allows too many throws into his body when facing the quarterback.
  • Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
  • Does not own elite speed. Freezes at times when trying to juke defenders in space. Walls off his man as a blocker, allowing them to shed and make the play outside.
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How other scouting services rate Ricky Smalling (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
175.0
*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.