Music City Miracles · Apr 9, 2019
2019 NFL draft: Introducing J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford’s towering big-play machine
Matt Cashore-USA TODAY SportsWhy does today’s NFL put a premium on corners with big frames and long arms?
Pass-catchers like Stanford’s J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, that’s why.
A massive playmaker with the size and athleticism to dominate any would-be cover man, Arcega-Whiteside has been a nonstop big-play machine for the Cardinals over the past two seasons. At 6-2, 225 pounds, he’s a tough assignment for any defender, regardless of their size or skill set.
Arcega-Whiteside recently spoke exclusively with MCM about his skill set as a receiver, his favorite route to run and which defensive backs presented the toughest match-up for him.
