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2021 NFL Draft: A deeper look at two electrifying WR duos

By Brandon Coyle

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is congratulated by his teammate Henry Ruggs III #11 after scoring a first quarter touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigersin the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is congratulated by his teammate Henry Ruggs III #11 after scoring a first quarter touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigersin the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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2021 NFL Draft prospect Anthony Schwartz. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2021 NFL Draft prospect Anthony Schwartz. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

WR Anthony Schwartz

Second half of the Auburn duo is speedster Anthony Schwartz. He was able to put up 440 receiving yards on 41 catches and 118 rushing yards on only 11 attempts. Schwartz was used mostly in the slot and with lots of motions as a decoy to threaten other defenses. He stands at six feet tall and weighs in at 179 pounds. Schwartz’s athletic ability is off the charts. Any team will be excited to draft him.

Anthony Schwartz is THE fastest player in college football. A standout high school track star Schwartz has crazy speed. Coming out of high school, Schwartz ran a 4.27 second 40-yard dash. His route running matches his speed in being quick and sharp. He can separate well using his speed as defensive backs already play with a cushion to respect Schwartz’s speed. He shows he can stack against corners and can sink his hips to break at the top of routes. His vertical receiving is special and tracks the ball well.

A lot of Schwartz’s concerns come from how he is used in Gus Malzahn’s offense. But from a trait standpoint, he doesn’t have a great catch radius. He has the speed for YAC ability but doesn’t make players miss with agility or change of direction. Will struggle with any contested catches.

Schwarz is just a track star playing football right now. I think he can be more than the gadget role/decoy he is used in at Auburn. I see him developing into a pure slot role at the next level and making a huge impact.

Comp: John Brown

Grade: Day 3

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