2019 NFL Draft scouting report: Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina State

Strengths

Kelvin Harmon has strong hands and, for the most part, was very reliable and was Ryan Finley’s top target at N.C. State.

With a strong build/frame and above average route running ability, Harmon should be an instant contributor for any offense. He is also one of the better and more willing run blockers in this draft class who would ideally fit for a run-first offense.

Harmon will make the tough catches and can be a high volume receiver, and has experience with most of the route tree. According to Pro Football Focus, Harmon gradually had the best grades of his career as a junior and has gotten better with drops each year.

Weaknesses

Although Harmon had first-round aspirations heading into the combine, those are likely in jeopardy now with a poor performance in almost all categories other than bench press.

Harmon lacks a quick release and is not the best with yards after the catch once he tracks the ball.

He just does not have the athletic testing to backup first-round conversations as there are other receivers that are more athletically gifted then Harmon. His ceiling is not as high as some of the other top receivers but his higher floor should keep him in the 2nd round range.

Here is his spider graph, showing his poor scores with his measurables and athletic testing.

Separation, foot quickness, and the lack of deep speed are concerning for an outside receiver as he does not have much versatility compared to other receivers in this class.

At times, he did tend to trap the ball instead of attacking it when he was open as he needs to be more consistent with his hands, even though they are above average at times. Harmon still is a coveted receiver in this year’s draft class as we take a look at his draft projection and a player comparison in the NFL.