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Charone Peake, WR, Clemson: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Shawn Spencer

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Charone Peake (19) warms up before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Charone Peake (19) warms up before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Charone Peake, a 2011 four-star recruit, started 23 of 51 career games for Clemson. He was buried on the depth chart early in his college career behind talented receivers such as DeAndre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins, Martavis Bryant and Mike Williams.

He was granted a medical redshirt in 2013 after tearing his ACL two games into the season.

In 2015, his only full season as a starter, Peake caught 50 passes for 716 yards and five touchdowns to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He primarily lined up as the split end and possesses a very good combination of height and weight with a lean frame and solid athletic ability.

Measureables

Height: 6’2” 3/8

Weight: 209 lbs

Arm Length: 34 inches

Hand Size: 9.25 inches

Combine Results

40-Yard Dash: 4.45 seconds

10-Yard Split: 1.64 seconds

Bench Press: 12 reps

Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches

Broad Jump: 10’2”

Three Cone: 6.96 seconds

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.46 seconds

60-Yard Shuttle: 11.69 seconds

Games Watched

2015: Alabama, Boston College, Miami, Oklahoma, Syracuse

Strengths

Charone Peake played the role of deep threat at Clemson. He found success in this role, not only because of his straight-line speed, but because of his play strength. Peake does a very good job of holding his line on deep routes and giving his QB a window to place the ball.

With solid length and body control, he possesses a large catch radius and adjusts well to passes around his frame. He plucks the ball out of the air with his hands, not allowing passes into his chest.

Once he has the ball in his hands, Peake turns quickly upfield and displays very good athletic ability with the elusiveness and change of directions skills to maximize yards after the catch.

As the defender makes contact, he keeps his legs churning and fights for every yard.

In the run game, Peake is a very willing and aggressive blocker who is able to dominate defensive backs with his size and length.

In the play below (at the top of the screen) he pancakes Miami cornerback Artie Burns, leading to a big play.

Peake is a mentally tough receiver who waited his turn on a very deep Clemson roster. He also came back from two knee surgeries in that time before shining as a senior.

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Weaknesses

Peake has only a marginal release off the line of scrimmage against off coverage as the result of a marginal explosion and acceleration. Against press, he struggles to fight through contact and maintain the timing of routes. He displays poor separation quickness as he fails to create instant space at the top of his routes versus man coverage. The same can be said against zone as he is unable to find the hole in the defense.

He does not improvise or alter his route when the play breaks down as a result of adequate football intelligence. On this play Peake is not the primary read, so he shows little effort to separate from the defender. When his QB is in trouble, Peake fails to alter his route or give his QB any sort of window to throw the ball. Peake is the closest receiver to the play and his lack of effort allows the defense to pick up the sack.

Poor tracking skills with the ball in the air leads to Peake getting his hands in position too late, resulting in drops. These tracking skills also lead to poor timing on his jumps. As you can see in this play, Peake is unable to come away with this 50-50 ball despite being in a much better position and having a five inch height advantage over the defender.

Overall

Overall, Charone Peake is a developmental receiver in the NFL who will likely begin his career as a deep threat. He’ll need to become a more polished and consistent route runner in order to be anything more.

As a highly regarded recruit out of high school with very good speed, yet little production in college, Peake is a low floor, high ceiling type of prospect. He’s likely going to be a third-day selection in the draft who needs to land on a team willing to give him a year or two to develop into a more well-rounded receiver.

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