I had read up a bit on three of our 7th rounders, Valentine, Nichols, and Johnson in the months leading up to the draft but, for whatever reason, hadn't really seen anything about Grant Dubose. In terms of measurables, he compares favorably to Quentin Johnston with similar size and speed. Johnston has better explosion numbers, Dubose, better agility numbers.
CBS Sports website said this after he was picked:
Big-time sleeper at WR. Tall, well-built frame. Flexible and sudden. Ball-skills master. Above-average run-after-the-catch talent. Plays with nasty demeanor. Loaded young WR group in Green Bay. (Chris Trapasso)
The guys at "The Draft Network" did a write-up on him and gave him a 2nd Rd grade. Here's the link:
Grant Dubose Profile
A couple of short excerpts:
DuBose brings that unique skill set that can transform a receiving corps. Long and lengthy but still brute in frame, DuBose primarily played as an outside receiver but also has experience playing within the slot. From top to bottom, DuBose looks the part. His releases are abundant and creative. When needed, he is intentional with his hand fighting, only needing one move to escape pressed defenders. With his quality foot speed and fluid hips, he becomes a threat at all three levels.
Lastly, I couldn’t talk about DuBose without shouting out his ability and competitive toughness as a blocker. When he is tasked with blocking for a teammate, whether it an outside run where the success is dictated by him winning his block or he’s just simply blocking downfield to open up space for a fellow receiver with the ball, DuBose not only displays fantastic effort but also becomes responsible for several extra-yardage plays that without him wouldn’t have been possible. He takes pride in his ability to make winning plays that won’t show up on the stat sheet. He plays with a chip on his shoulder every down.
The Draft Network stuff seems a little over-the-top, but if even half of it is true he could be a nice find in this draft. A Lazard clone?
