Rueben Randle Scouting Report |
Rueben Randle - Louisiana State (HT: 6-2⅞ - WT: 210) |
Positives -- Solid combination of size and speed, has an ideal frame for an NFL receiver... Smooth runner who glides across the field... Natural instincts as a pass catcher, does a good job of tracking the deep ball and has great body control to adjust to the ball in the air... At his best when running vertical
routes, elite down the field receiver... Has some wiggle to him in the open field, can make a man miss... Does a good job of catching the ball with his hands, rarely lets the ball get into his frame so he's a reliable target who doesn't drop many balls... Played against elite competition in the SEC, battled against some of the top cornerbacks in the country... Solid run blocker who was asked to block a lot in LSU's run heavy offense... Great big play ability, had eight games with receptions of 30 yards or more... Overall production is misleading because LSU lacked consistent quarterback play and relied more on their running game, he's better than his stats would indicate... Has a high ceiling, his combination of size, speed, and hands are all things that should translate well and has real potential to be a number one target in the NFL.
Negatives -- Needs to refine some his route running, he's not bad, but he's mostly been utilized down the field and he could improve his underneath routes... For a guy who can go get the deep ball, he disappointed at the combine with only a 31" vertical... Long strider, can get behind the defense, but it takes him a bit to get up to full speed... The long strides also make him a step slow off the line of scrimmage and he may have some trouble with press coverage... Can disappear in games, had five receptions for 31 yards in LSU's two games against Alabama combined and had seven games with three or less receptions as a junior... There were seven of his 39 games in his collegiate career where he failed to record a reception.
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Combine Results |
Height |
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6027 |
Weight |
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210 |
Arm |
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33 |
Hand |
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9½ |
40-Time |
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4.55 |
Vertical |
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31 |
Broad |
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10'1" |
Bench Press |
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15 |
Shuttle |
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4.36 |
Cone |
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6.99 |
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At Louisiana State -- (Official School Bio) 2011: Played in 13 games with 11 starts... Has produced four 100-yard receiving games this season, the most since Michael Clayton had four in 2003... Ranks third in the SEC in receiving yards per game at 69.5 and fifth in receptions per game at 3.8... One of the top deep threats in the SEC with an average of 18.1 yards a catch, second among all SEC receivers who are ranked in the top 10 in receiving yards a game... Set career highs in receptions (9) and receiving yards (134) against Arkansas... Caught three passes for 76 yards and a 59-yard touchdown catch against Western Kentucky... The 59-yard TD ranks as the longest offensive play of the season for LSU... Earned his third 100-yard receiving game of the season with five catches for 106 yards and a career-high tying two TDs against Auburn... Produced another solid game with five catches for 86 yards and a TD at Tennessee... Set a career high for receiving yards with 127 on four catches and a TD against Florida... Led LSU's receivers with six catches for 53 yards and one touchdown at West Virginia... Had another productive game at Mississippi State as he caught six passes for 98 yards and the game's only touchdown on a 19-yard pass from Jarrett Lee... Led LSU's receivers with five catches for 121 yards against Northwestern State, the second time in his career he eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark... Made one catch for 10 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against Oregon.
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