Saturday, January 24, 2015

Player Profile: Tony Lippett


Height: 6'3 
Weight:
185
College: Michigan State
Position: Wide Receiver

Career Stats:
2014 - 65 Rec / 1,198 Yards / 11 TD's
2013 - 44 Rec/ 613 Yards / 2 TD's
2012 - 36 Rec / 392 Yards / 2 TD's
2011 - 4 Rec / 44 Yards

"Unlike most athletes with his height, the 6-foot-3, 185 pound Lippett is a fluid athlete, capable of changing directions and accelerating smoothly to handle coverage responsibilities. Given the way the value teams are placing on long, lanky cornerbacks in today's NFL, Lippett's pro future could lie on that side of the ball although he was the Big Ten's leading receiver." - Rob Rung, CBSSports.com

 "From a route running aspect, he can  join an NFL team and be ready to contribute. He shows the smarts to set up defenders and get himself open and in the proper position to catch the ball.  Physically though, he has a ways to go. I am afraid he is going to struggle at maintaining his route discipline when corners get their hands on him.  I also think he may be better suited as a more possession type receiver in the Brandon LaFell mold.  He is a long strider but I do not see elite speed to be a downfield threat on a consistent basis." - Chris Burk, Sports Illustrated

Projected NFL Draft Pick: Early 3rd - Early 4th
Projected IFFDA Draft Pick: Late 2nd - Undrafted

NFL Comparison:
Brandon LaFell

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