Keenan Reynolds, QB, Navy: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report
What is Keenan Reynolds: A running back? Perhaps a receiver? Or a project at quarterback? What position suits Reynolds best with the NFL Draft approaching?
There are few prospects in this year’s draft that you’ll find more intriguing than Keenan Reynolds.
After enjoying a widely successful career as an option-quarterback at Navy, many scouts now believe that the time has come for Reynolds to make the transition to either running back or wide receiver.
Given this sudden career-crossroads for Reynolds, where does his draft stock currently stand? Let’s break it down.
Vitals
Ht: 5-10
Wt: 205 pounds
Class: Senior
Hometown: Antioch, TN
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Strengths
The first thing that jumps out when watching Reynolds is his exceptional athleticism. He’s a gifted, fearless runner with a nose for the end zone, as evidenced by his record 88-rushing touchdowns with Navy. Reynolds is a very fluid runner that can make quick cuts and has the speed to beat opposing linebackers to the edge.
At the East-West Shrine Game, Reynolds lined up mainly at running back, but spent some time earlier in the week split out as a receiver. A true student of the game, Reynolds has plenty to offer teams in the league.
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Weaknesses
Reynolds never threw that much at Navy, and there simply isn’t a place in the league for running quarterbacks who were never asked to sling it in college. His running style would normally mean running back is in his future, but his current 5-foot-10, 205-pound frame won’t hold up in the NFL.
There’s been more than a few successful college quarterbacks-turned wide receivers, so that seems like a more realistic route at this point. Still, Reynolds is completely unproven at the position, registering only one career catch as a Midshipman. His hands remain a concern as well, considering he committed 32 fumbles during his four-year tenure at Navy.
Verdict
Luckily for Reynolds, his transition from quarterback to either running back or receiver should go fairly smooth based on the gifted athleticism that he possesses. To gain any momentum heading into the NFL Draft, he’ll need to prove himself as a viable option at either position.
His size and turnover issues will make scouts uneasy, but Reynolds is a smart, determined player who is capable of excelling in the league if put in the right situation.