Better Know a Draft Prospect: BYU Receiver Austin Collie

After the release of Jerry Porter and Matt Jones, coupled with the choice to not re-sign Reggie Williams, the Jaguars are in desperate need of some new receivers. I have said many times that the receiver position is very deep in this year's draft, and BYU receiver Austin Collie is a testament to the depth. 

With the amount of high profile receivers, such as Crabtree, Harvin, and Maclin. Collie has slipped under the radar and looks to be a 5th or 6th round prospect. 

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Austin Collie by the Numbers

Something that instantly catches the eye is his age. A 24 year old Junior? Well, like most BYU Cougars, he's a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints. As a result, after his freshman season at BYU he went on his LDS mission before finally returning for his sophomore season. Most players don't leave early for the draft only to get drafted in the later rounds. However, with his age considerably higher than the other draft prospects, he decided to get into the NFL as soon as possible

What the Experts Think

Strengths

FFToolBox: A sharp, precise route runner who knows how to get open. Runs faster in games than his 40 time depicts. Has quick feet and reliable hands. He lacks size, but doesn't get knocked off his route.

CDSDraft: Can run the out and comeback patterns with skill. Always gets separation and makes the catch. Faced big time double coverage and teams trying to take him away and he still produced. If he runs well he could get into the top 2 or 3 rounds.

BYU.Scout: Hands and concentration. Route-running skills. Toughness. 

Weaknesses

FFToolBox: He's a weak blocker and runs upright. College stats inflated by a pass happy offense. Lacks explosiveness and burst of the line.

CDSDraft: May not have the breakaway speed you'd like. Doesn't really come over the middle in the BYU offense the way he will need to in the pros. Not a lot of negatives with this kid. Over-aged due to his Mormon mission. (24 years old)

BYU.Scout: Downfield threat. Speed.

Why Austin Collie Should Be a Jaguar:

Gene Smith is on mission to cleanse the character of the Jaguars, and if character is what he's looking for, Collie is the way to go. I'd be willing to bet that the guy never uses any inappropriate language, let alone illegal substances. He's an intriguing prospect with a lot of upside who could be a legitimate threat for the Jaguars. He'll never be a #1 receiver, but that doesn't mean he wont make an impact.