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Damore’ea Stringfellow, WR, Mississippi (Ole Miss): 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Dylan Huberman

Nov 26, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore'ea Stringfellow (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore'ea Stringfellow (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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The SEC is known for producing great receivers such as Julio Jones, Amari Cooper, Jarvis Landry Odell Beckham Jr. Don’t think that Stringfellow can’t become another one.

In a draft that is nothing short of loaded at receiver, Damore’ea Stringfellow will be one of many drafted. In fact, this class is so deep that CBS has 32-41 receivers going in this draft, which is insanely high.

Stringfellow is far from one of the best prospects in this draft at his position. However, he has potential to one day emerge into an NFL starter. The late rounds sometime produce fruitful investments for NFL teams. Stringfellow may pay dividends for the team that takes a chance on him.

Measurables

Height: 6’2″

Weight: 211 lbs

Strengths

He’s a pretty big target and can reach out for anything near him. He has a knack for making big plays down the field when he is needed.

Despite his big frame, Stringfellow also has great body control. He leaps for the ball at the highest point and can also hit the turf to scoop up a low throw.

He also doesn’t wait for the ball to get to him. When he is attempting to make a catch in traffic, he turns back to the ball and gets physical if he must to reach the pigskin.

Weaknesses

His hands must improve. Although he reeled in 46 passes for 716 yards and 6 scores, he dropped a ton of balls. This is showcased in the above video, along with his evident big-play ability.

His routes aren’t as crisp as they should be. He can still make great catches due to his athleticism but in the NFL, he needs to improve his footwork if he wants to latch on with a pro team.

Speed is not one of his primary weapons. His 40 time of 4.58 seconds isn’t terrible but scouts are rightfully concerned that his speed is only useful vertically. In the NFL, a league infinitely more physical than the NCAA, the Mississippi product will bumped off routes and will not be able to accelerate vertically. He must improve his speed and route running simultaneously to become an NFL pass-catcher.

Final Thoughts

Let’s make this clear: Stringfellow is not going early in the 2017 NFL Draft. His skills are eerily reminiscent of former teammate Laquon Treadwell, but he won’t be going as high as the current Minnesota Viking. He certainly has athletic gifts that will score him a roster spot, but he won’t be a starter.

That being said, NFL coaching can do wonders for projects like this former Rebel. Route running is a skill that isn’t ingrained at birth; it can be learned and improved upon. If he puts in the work, Stringfellow could find himself a starting job in a few seasons. For now, expect the California native to go in one of the final rounds of April’s draft.

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