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2023 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about CEDRIC TILLMAN:
Tennessee | H: 6031 W: 214 40: 4.51 A: 3234 H: 1000 W: 7914
Two-year starter, Las Vegas, NV. Father played four seasons in the NFL in the mid-1990’s. Tillman’s initial standout trait revolves around his physical presence and play strength. He measures big and plays even bigger. Has the NFL body, and it is paired with quality movement traits that show up as a route runner across all levels of the route tree. He is a powerful and aggressive player who will pick fights on the field week after week. While receivers do not get drafted to block on the perimeter, he is going to impact the game with how hard he works and how reliable he is in that department. As a pass catcher, he checks a lot of boxes when it comes to running routes and ball skills. The width of his radius and competitive nature will create an attractive target for passers. Fought through an ankle injury that impeded his 2022 impact. His rehab will be important to monitor and if he bounces back fully, this is a starting outside receiver in the NFL early on. Sizeable frame from all angles. Tall with plus-reach and huge hands. Just a huge target for the quarterback. Knows how to use the frame for leverage. Can go up and get it with good, well-timed leaping ability. Will see the ball in and make the difficult catch. Hands are strong. Snappy route runner can stop his momentum with one step. Can separate short, intermediate, and deep. Long stride speed can get over the top of a corner. Difference maker as a blocker. Does not always use his hands to their full capacity. Will let the ball into his body when he does not need to. Has never been much of a threat after the catch. Does not have the sudden shake in his hips, will play rigid. Needs to clean up his releases against press coverage. Gets held up for too long. Did not respond well after a strong 2021 season but part of that was injury-based, he still presents a strong offer that is derived from size, speed, and a fiery competitive nature.
2022 Stats (6 games): 37-417, 11.3 ypr, 3 TD. OSR:21/46. 1st/2nd round.