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Josh Doctson, WR, TCU: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Eric Robinson

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Sep 12, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) during the game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

While the most glamorous position in the football is more than likely the quarterback position, the second most popular position is possibly the wide receiver. We all can’t get enough of guys who can jump high, catch everything in sight, run fast, or with elite wide-outs, a combination of all those characteristics.

One pass catcher in this upcoming NFL draft, TCU’s Josh Doctson, is one of those guys who can do pretty much all of those things. Well enough to be a possible late first round draft pick. Here is the breakdown of the uber-talented Doctson.

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Height: 6’3

Weight: 195 lbs

Strengths: Nice size at 6’3 and could add another 10 lbs or so; looks bigger on tape….One of, if not his best, attributes is his concentration on catches; able to contort his body while maintaining sight of the ball and mindset to keep his feet inbounds….Good hand/eye coordination….Hands catcher, not one of those who catches passes against his body….High points the ball on 50/50 attempts; long arms to keep the ball extended away from defender…..Lays out on catches….Looks smooth in the open field….Will work to get open and find holes against zone coverage….Reliable hands….Able to box out defenders…..Plenty of production: 23 career games at TCU – 179 catches, 2,784 yards, 29 touchdowns.

Weaknesses: Not as physical as it may seem with his size….Blocking leaves a lot to be desired….”Football fast” but not a natural burner like other receivers….Didn’t show as much separation as you would like….Not the cleanest route runner; doesn’t always stick foot in the ground on curls/slants…..Will get undisciplined every once in a while and go for the spectacular one-handers instead of two hand grabs.

Bottom line: Watching Doctson’s tape was a treat. His games against Texas (seven receptions, 129 yards, two touchdowns), Texas Tech (18 receptions, 267 yards, three touchdowns), and Kansas State (eight receptions, 155 yards, two touchdowns) displayed how scary good Doctson can be on the next level. Some of his weaknesses concern me enough to believe that he won’t ever be a #1 guy.

However, the size and the smoothness to his game makes Doctson a vital piece to whatever offense uses him. I would like to see a little more effort in his blocking ability as being 6’3 and close to 200 pounds can be an advantage in that aspect. Although he doesn’t separate much, his game will probably translate to a possession receiver that will have the ability to go deep and out-catch defenders. Doctson is not just good. He’s an outstanding talent.

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