Riley Lees
Riley Lees  WR  Northwestern | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Riley Lees
Height
6-0
Weight
192
College
Northwestern
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Libertyville, IL
60.0/100
Player Rating
47
PositionRank (WR)
4.46
FortyYD Time
Receptions
20
Rec YDs
214
Rec TDs
2
Rec AVG
10.7

Riley Lees WR Northwestern | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Riley Lees WR Northwestern
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Slot Receiver
Last Updated: 03/16/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.46 seconds (66%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (36%*) Weight: 192 (27%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (66%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Slot Receiver
Last Updated: 03/16/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.46 seconds (66%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-0 (36%*) Weight: 192 (27%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (66%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 60.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
76%
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QB Rating When targeted: 72.4
Hands:
76%
Short Receiving:
63%
Intermediate Routes:
66%
Deep Threat:
62%
Blocking:
56%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #308 Position rank: #47
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1413
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 73/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 87 Stars 247 RATING: 87/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Cincinnati Bengals Signed as an undrafted free agent by Cincinnati Bengals
Strengths
  • A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
  • Good quickness off the line. Has size and quickness to get off NFL press.
  • Very soft, natural hands to cleanly catch away from his frame. Concentration is excellent. Has the lateral agility and strength to get into and out of routes smoothly.
  • Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
  • A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the field.
Weaknesses
  • Does not own elite speed. Freezes at times when trying to juke defenders in space. Walls off his man as a blocker, allowing them to shed and make the play outside.
  • Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
  • Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly. Not sudden or elusive.
  • Has only average height and overall length. Lacks initial burst off the line of scrimmage and has more build-up speed than track wheels. Limited explosiveness and flexibility and will struggle to separate against pro defensive backs
  • Inconsistent high-pointing passes. Allows too many throws into his body when facing the quarterback.
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*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.