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#16 Kalija Lipscomb / WR Vanderbilt – 5117 207
The Good
- Quickness and footwork at the snap vs Press
- Good route runner who knows how to manipulate DB’s
- Good initial ability to separate at the top of the route
- Very good mental processing vs Zone and in scramble drill
- Good hands overall and concentration in contested situations
- Was open way more than his senior season numbers indicate
The Bad
- Lifts his back foot before releasing from the LOS
- Doesn’t keep his speed after initial creation of separation
- Lacks the long speed to win on deep balls
- Would benefit from added strength on 50/50 balls
- Must work back to the ball on curls and come backs
- Adequate overall blocking intensity
Bio
- Career – 198 receptions, 2,356 yards, 11.