Shemar Thornton
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Shemar Thornton
Height
5-11
Weight
182
College
Florida International
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Miami, FL
57.0/100
Player Rating
60
PositionRank (WR)
4.48
FortyYD Time
Receptions
5
Rec YDs
27
Rec TDs
Rec AVG
5.4

Shemar Thornton WR Florida International | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Shemar Thornton WR Florida International
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.48 seconds (59%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (23%*) Weight: 182 (10%*)
Forty: 4.48 (O) (59%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver
Last Updated: 03/02/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.48 seconds (59%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (23%*) Weight: 182 (10%*)
Forty: 4.48 (O) (59%*)
(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: 57.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
72%
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QB Rating When targeted: 59.8
Hands:
69%
Short Receiving:
60%
Intermediate Routes:
61%
Deep Threat:
56%
Blocking:
51%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #403 Position rank: #60
College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1210
Strengths
  • Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
  • He is quicker than fast and lacks elite wheels to simply blow by defenders, but he has good football 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.
  • 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 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.
Weaknesses
  • Doesn't look like much physically with a smallish frame and little room to get much bigger
  • Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
  • Needs to refine his routes and become a better all-around receiver. Has some ball security concerns. Durability concerns because of his size.
  • Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
  • 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.
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How other scouting services rate Shemar Thornton (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
161.0
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*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.