Aaron Burbridge WR Michigan State #16
Strengths: 6’0″, 210 pounds. Good overall size and bulk. Consistently puts himself in position to come down with the contested catch. Very strong hands and shows great concentration in traffic. Should become a reliable possession receiver and red zone target. Routes are efficient, but not explosive enough to lose defenders. Made huge strides during his senior year as Connor Cook’s go-to target.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal athleticism. Not a burner and struggles to create space. Lacks elite size to dominate against physical cornerbacks in the NFL. Despite success in contested situations in college, his modest height makes you wonder of he can maintain that success in the NFL.
Overview: Burbridge was behind Tony Lippett on the depth chart for much of his career, but far exceeded Lippett’s production when he took over as a senior. He was one of the most reliable possession receivers in the nation in 2015, but it’s easy to be skeptical give his height. 6’5″ receivers don’t grow on trees, but there are enough of them in the league that teams won’t want to gamble a high pick on a 6’0″ receiver who can’t create consistent separation. Anquon Boldin has proven a receiver his measurables and skill set can succeed at a high level, but Boldin is certainly the exception to the rule.
Rank | Player | Position | School | Grade |
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1 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/02/corey-coleman-scouting-report/">Corey Coleman</a> | WR | Baylor | 94 |
2 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/01/28/laquon-treadwell-scouting-report/">Laquon Treadwell</a> | WR | Ole Miss | 92 |
3 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/09/braxton-miller-scouting-report-2/">Braxton Miller</a> | WR | Ohio State | 89 |
4 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/02/michael-thomas-scouting-report/">Michael Thomas</a> | WR | Ohio State | 89 |
5 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/10/will-fuller-scouting-report//">Will Fuller</a> | WR | Notre Dame | 86 |
6 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/14/sterling-shepard-scouting-report/">Sterling Shepard</a> | WR | Oklahoma | 84 |
7 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/03/tyler-boyd-scouting-report/">Tyler Boyd</a> | WR | Pittsburgh | 82 |
8 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/08/josh-doctson-scouting-report/">Josh Doctson</a> | WR | TCU | 82 |
9 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/14/pharoh-cooper-scouting-report/">Pharoh Cooper</a> | WR | South Carolina | 77 |
10 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/14/rashard-higgins-scouting-report/">Rashard Higgins</a> | WR | Colorado State | 74 |
11 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/14/kenny-lawler-scouting-report/">Kenny Lawler</a> | WR | California | 69 |
12 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/08/derunnya-wilson-scouting-report/">De'Runnya Wilson</a> | WR | Mississippi State | 69 |
13 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/14/aaron-burbridge-scouting-report/">Aaron Burbridge</a> | WR | Michigan State | 68 |
14 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/12/leonte-carroo-scouting-report/">Leonte Carroo</a> | WR | Rutgers | 65 |
15 | <a href="http://www.draftace.com/2016/02/14/thomas-duarte-scouting-report/">Thomas Duarte</a> | WR | UCLA | 65 |
16 | Tajae Sharpe | WR | Massachusetts | |
17 | Roger Lewis | WR | Bowling Green | |
18 | Bralon Addison | WR | Oregon | |
19 | Cayleb Jones | WR | Arizona | |
20 | Jordan Payton | WR | UCLA | |
21 | Daniel Braverman | WR | Western Michigan | |
22 | Paul McRoberts | WR | SE Missouri State | |
23 | D.J. Foster | WR | Arizona State | |
24 | K.J. Maye | WR | Minnesota | |
25 | Keyarris Garrett | WR | Tulsa | |
26 | Alex Erickson | WR | Wisconsin | |
27 | Mike Thomas | WR | Southern Miss | |
28 | Charone Peake | WR | Clemson | |
29 | Demarcus Ayers | WR | Houston | |
30 | Byron Marshall | WR | Oregon | |
31 | Dom Williams | WR | Washington State | |
32 | Kolby Listenbee | WR | TCU | |
33 | Chris Brown | WR | Notre Dame | |
34 | D'haquille Williams | WR | Auburn | |
35 | Malcolm Mitchell | WR | Georgia | |
36 | Jordan Williams | WR | Ball State | |
37 | Nelson Spruce | WR | Colorado | |
38 | MarQuez North | WR | Tennessee | |
39 | Kenneth Scott | WR | Utah | |
40 | Cody Core | WR | Ole Miss | |
41 | Mekale McKay | WR | Cincinnati | |
42 | Chris Moore | WR | Cincinnati | |
43 | Devon Cajuste | WR | Stanford | |
44 | Trevone Boykin | WR | TCU | |
45 | Jalin Marshall | WR | Ohio State | |
46 | Hunter Sharp | WR | Utah State | |
47 | Jamaal Jones | WR | Montana | |
48 | Geronimo Allison | WR | Illinois | |
49 | Jaydon Mickens | WR | Washington | |
50 | Quinshad Davis | WR | North Carolina |