Nelson Rosario, Wide Receiver, UCLA 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report

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Measurables:

6’6″ 230 pounds

4.55 second 40 yard dash, 36.5″ vertical jump, 10’1″ broad jump

Senior

Scouting Report

Rosario is really breaking out in his senior season, showing off some big play ability and going over 1,000 yards on the year. He will probably be best known for his amazing catch behind a defender against Houston, but he has some upside at the next level. His size allows him to get position over almost every defender he faces, and he doesn’t need to have blazing speed to be effective at the next level. You would like to see him have more touchdowns, but UCLA didn’t exactly have a consistent season in 2011 offensively. His height allows him to shield defenders, and you have to give him a lot of credit for going over a thousand yards in UCLA’s pistol offense. Very good athlete who also participated in track and field in the long jump at UCLA. Has had ankle issues in his time at UCLA, but has not missed any games in 2011. Solid quickness but not blazing speed, and might not run a great 40 yard dash at the scouting combine.

PROS: Size, quick, good athlete, capable of making big plays, productive in an offense where receivers are not utilized well at all, able to box out defenders, great build

CONS: Ankle issues, not great speed, sometimes catches the ball with his body rather than snatching it out of the air, needs to be more aggressive

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