2012 Scouting Report: BJ Cunningham, WR, MSU

This is our B.J. Cunningham scouting report. One of the sleeper WR prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft. For all of our other scouting reports check out our scouting report page.

Measurables

6’1 211 pounds, 33 inch long arms, 8 1/8 inch hands

4.59 forty yard dash, 12 bench press reps, 31.5 inch vertical, 116 inch broad jump, 7.10 3 cone drill

Stats

2011 Season:

Career: (through the original post date)

Games: 43

Rec: 181

Yards: 2401

YPC: 13.3

TD’s: 15

Pros:

Great size

Great Body Control

Good Yards after receptions

Productive for 4 seasons

Is MSU’s all time leading receiver

Great down the field blocker

Has improved each season and shows great work ethic

Good presence in locker room

Great possession receiver

Cons:

Lacks elite speed

Tends to round off routes

Disappears in red zone for long periods of time

Lacks the necessary athletic ability to be a true #1 WR

Small hands

Player Comparison:          Anquan Boldin

Round Projection:        Day Three likely mid 5th to mid 6th

Summary:

BJ Cunningham mirrors Boldin in the fact both are big, physical receivers who churn out a ton of first downs but few big plays.  Cunningham has great body control, is able to get tough yards after the catch, he is a ferocious blocker who springs a ton of long runs for the run game, and works tirelessly on his craft.  If he had elite speed he would be an early pick.  He will be a very sound #2 WR who complements a deep passing game by moving the chains.  He would work well on a team who prefers to run and uses the passing game to move the chains….such as: Jets, Ravens, Raiders, Redskins, Vikings, and 49ers.

Video

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