2017 NFL Draft: LSU Malachi Dupre Scouting Report

LSU’s Malachi Dupre is one of several intriguing wide receiver prospects eligible for the 2017 NFL Draft.

Malachi Dupre is a size receiver who’s listed at 6’3” and plays to that height. He has strong hands and long arms which help him attack the ball at its highest point. Dupre has proven to be a big-play threat and someone who can make plays down the field.

He’s most effective running a 9-route where he’s able to use his long strides to outpace the defender. His ability to track the ball and focus allows him to run under the pass and make an over the shoulder catch.

Dupre is able to out-leap most defenders and attack the ball at its highest point. However, he needs to work on his timing as there are too many situations where he cuts his route short and leaves his feet too early.

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His strong hands also pop when he’s working the underneath routes. Dupre is able to adjust his body and pluck the ball away from his frame. This allows him to make those tough catches in traffic.

Route running is a concern for Dupre as he tends to slow down before making a cut. His size hurts his overall fluidity and ability to seamlessly get in and out of his breaks. This will limit where he lines up on the field and the type of route tree he’s asked to run.

Look for Dupre to run a lot of routes that let him use his size to his advantage or routes with easy cuts. There are plenty of receivers in the NFL that have a similar problem with most of them finding success because of their size.

Dupre brings some added value in the running game where he’s an aggressive and effective blocker. LSU’s offense is very run heavy which has helped him become a better blocker, but has also limited his opportunities to make catches.

Current Draft Position: Late 2nd Round