Ourlads' Profile:
2016 Guide: What Ourlads' NFL Scouting Services said about THOMAS DUARTE: UCLA, 6021 231 4.71. Junior entry from Fullerton, CA. Started 22 games over three year career. Was second on the team last fall with 53 catches. Had a career game of 10 catches versus Cal and a career best 141 yards. Big and physical possession receiver with consistent ability to come down with the ball in jump ball situations. An undersized H-back/ tight end who projects as a possession receiver. Long receiver with enough bulk to handle the physical demands of catching balls over the middle. Can hold his ground against contact. Wins a lot of one on one, 50/50 plays. Smooth mover with a lot of body control and balance. Can make late adjustments to the ball. Finds vacant lanes and holes in coverage for the quarterback to throw to. Effective blocker. Reliable in traffic but struggles to separate from cornerbacks. His speed and quickness are limited. Lacks urgency and quickness as a route runner. Struggles to get himself open. Does not have the extra gear downfield to pose as a deep threat. Willingness, toughness and aggression are off and on. 2015 stats: 53-872, 16.4 ypr, 10 TD. OSR:29/ 42. Sixth/seventh round. (A-33, H-10, BP-12, VJ-33.5, SS-4.24).