De'Corian Clark WR UTSA | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
De'Corian Clark WR UTSA
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 05/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
Last Updated: 05/24/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 82.4 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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72% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 118.8 | |
Hands: |
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74% |
Short Receiving: |
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79% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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82% |
Deep Threat: |
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83% |
Blocking: |
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58% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#130
Position rank:
#43
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College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1276 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Nico Collins - Michigan |
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83% |
Antoine Green - North Carolina |
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83% |
Alec Pierce - Cincinnati |
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82% |
Draft Profile: Bio
De'Corian Clark from O D Wyatt High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Clark opted to join UTSA.In 2019 as a freshman Clark saw action in 7 games for the Roadrunners as he made one reception for only 5 yards for an average of 5.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and only QB rating when targeted of 39.6.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 11 games and had only 8 catches for 58 yards for an average of 7.3 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 115.0.
As a junior in 2021 he played 14 games and hauled in 52 catches for 759 yards for an average of 14.6 yards per catch, with 7 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 118.9.
As a senior in 2022 he played 9 games and had 53 catches for 755 yards for an average of 14.2 yards per catch, 8 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 118.7.
As a fifth year senior in 2023 he played just one game and was not featured in the pass game.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 94. He wrote: "Clark, who in high school jumped 24-8, hit 22.2 MPH on the GPS and clocked a 4.31 shuttle time. He also ran 4.49 in the 40, broad-jumped 10-1, vertical-jumped 35 inches and power-cleaned 345. "
- He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Clark is taking the top off a defense
- Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
- Clark has a tapered build and strong hands, ripping the ball back with ease when defensive backs manage to get a hold of it.
- He’s a precise route runner, creating separation when used on quick outs and stop patterns in college. He has good stop-start ability and lateral agility.
- He has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. His hands are good, and he’s a creative runner after the catch with the elusiveness to slip tackles in space.
- Clark combines good speed with his size, and he accelerates off the line better than most big receivers.
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His timed speed may be top-notch his play speed is less so
- While he has the athleticism to be a catch-and-run threat, he never seemed comfortable catching, gathering, and transitioning to a runner.
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
How other scouting services rate De'Corian Clark (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
389.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
24.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.