2019 NFL Draft: Ohio State’s Parris Campbell Scouting Report
By Jon Dove
Ohio State’s Parris Campbell is an under the radar 2019 NFL Draft receiver prospect.
Parris Campbell hasn’t put up prolific numbers during his college career, but he has some elite skills. He might have the best combination of length, speed and play making ability in the 2019 NFL Draft. There is tons of upside with his prospect.
Campbell features good length and long arms. He uses that length to routinely pluck the ball away from his frame. Overall, Campbell shows excellent hands with the capability of making some tough catches.
This is a smooth athlete who runs very clean routes. He does a great job remaining balanced with helps him quickly get out of his breaks. Campbell also shows the ability to read the defense and find the open areas on the field.
Ohio State used Campbell both out of the slot and on the outside. He ran several different routes including working of the middle and attacking the deep part of the field.
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Campbell’s elite quickness and ability to create with the ball in his hands was often on display. He got a lot of touches in the screen game and on reverses. This is someone who is a real threat to score every time he touches the ball.
The inconsistent play of Ohio State’s quarterbacks limited Campbell’s ability to stand out. He just didn’t get many opportunities outside of the screens and reverses.
There really isn’t a major hole in his game that jumps out. He is an excellent athlete with the speed and burst to stretch the field. His fluid movement helps him run clean routes. Campbell has some size to win in contested situations.
The biggest thing for him is to continue developing as a route runner and add some bulk to his frame. Staying healthy will also be a key to his overall draft stock.