Dontayvion Wicks WR Virginia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Dontayvion Wicks WR Virginia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (13%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.4 DOB: 06/16/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (13%*) | |
| Age: 23.4 DOB: 06/16/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
|
SHARE THIS PROFILE:
|
| Overall Rating: | 80.0 / 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
|
73% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 86.5 | |
| Hands: |
|
35% |
| Short Receiving: |
|
64% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
|
73% |
| Deep Threat: |
|
71% |
| Blocking: |
|
53% |
|
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#181
Position rank:
#29
|
||
| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1089 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
|
||
|
OVR Rank:
#301
Pos Rank:
#79
State Rank:
#22
College Combine Results
|
||
247 RATING: 90/100
|
||
| Ovr Rank: #36 Pos Rank: #13 | ||
|
RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
|
||
Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 159 (GB)
Draft Profile: Bio
Dontayvion Wicks from Plaquemine High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Wicks opted to join Virginia.In 2019 as a freshman Wicks saw action in 9 games for the Cavaliers as he made 3 receptions for just 61 yards for an average of 20.3 yards per reception, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 104.7.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 12 games and had 57 catches for 1201 yards for an average of 21.1 yards per catch, with 9 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 128.5.
As a junior in 2022 he played 8 games and hauled in 30 catches for 430 yards for an average of 14.3 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and just QB rating when targeted of 59.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst.
- Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- Wicks combines good speed with his size, and Wicks accelerates off the line better than most big receivers.
- Wicks accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to outrun angles. He’s also flexible and agile, able to keep the pedal to the floor as he turns and weaves.
- An impressive athlete with very quick acceleration to reach his top speed quickly and stretch the field. Very good body control and smooth movements. Plays fast and explosive.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, sometimes allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- Wicks really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation especially against faster corners
Dontayvion Wicks percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Dontayvion Wicks (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
136.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
35.0
*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.