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J.J. Arcega-Whiteside NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Eagles' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Basketball player who can use his body to shield defenders in the red zone; excellent 50-50 player with post-up skills.

—Big, strong hands (9½") with limited drops at Stanford.

—Large catch radius—both high and low—plays bigger than 6'2".

—Able to create separation against Pac-12 defenders with sound technique and football IQ.

WEAKNESSES

—We didn't see Arcega-Whiteside run at the combine, which left many teams questioning his speed.

—At 225 pounds, Arcega-Whiteside looks like someone you wouldn't want to press. However, the lack of lateral quickness made him a big target to jam.