Danny Coale, Wide Receiver, Virginia Tech 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Measurables:

6’0″ 201 pounds

4.50 second 40 yard dash, 30 5/8″ inch arms, 9 1/8″ hands, 12 bench press reps

35″ vertical jump, 115″ broad jump, 6.69 second 3-cone drill, 4.15 second 20-yard shuttle, 11.22 second 60 yard shuttle

Pre-season Scouting Report (first paragraph from guest analyst John Callahan)

The most-solid hands out of any Tech receiver. Deceptive speed (in the low 4.4s) that results in a lot of teams under-estimating his ability (Nebraska 2009, Miami and FSU 2010). Will most likely be the starting punter as well in 2011 (you read that right). Probably the best route-runner too. Had best season last year with 732 yards and 3 touchdowns. Reminds me of a Wes-Welker type who can be relied on to make the critical catch. Will be a tremendous value pick for any team as he won’t be going until the mid-rounds.

Every white receiver is compared to Wes Welker (wink), but Coale could actually make somebody look good by making that comparison. The scouting report on Coale says he is an “extremely consistent receiver who is at his best in clutch situations.” Combine that with great hands, the best route running skills on the team, and 4.4 speed? Sign me up, please. Averaging almost 20 yards per reception the last two years.