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Bo Melton NFL Draft Profile
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Bo Melton Scouting ReportBo Melton is an above average athlete with exceptional quick twitch movements. He has good vision and agility in the open field where he could be utilitzed as a returner. He uses quickness to force missed tackles in open space. His quick feet off the ball makes him difficult to press. Melton has adequate speed to take advantage of slower cornerbacks at the next level. He has fast change of direction ability. He makes sharp cuts enabling deep route tree. He thrives on extended plays and is able to get open consistently.
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Areas for ImprovementBo has difficulty making contested catches downfield. He tends to catch with his body and is susceptible to bad drops when using his hands. He struggles to complete catches through the ground and will lose control when hitting the turf. He is not an adequate blocker in the run game. He will get overpowered by corners on blocking assignments.
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Bo Melton Career at RutgersBo Melton came to Rutgers as a consensus 4-star recruit as well as a track-and-field star. After leading his team in yards per catch (20.8) in his freshman year, he finished second on the team in receptions (28) as a sophomore. He scored his first touchdowns in his junior year, where he led his team in receptions (30) and had a reception in every game. Melton had his best year in 2020; he led the team in receptions (47), yards (638), and TD’s (nine total – six receiving, two rushing, one punt return) and finished as an Honorable Mention in both the Big 10 coaches and media polls. Bo returned as a 5th year senior starting 11 games at wide receiver. He leaves ranked third in the program history with 56 games played, sixth with 164 receptions. He is tied for eighth with five 100 yard receiving games and 10th with 2,011 receiving yards.
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Bo Melton NFL Draft Player ProfileBo Melton’s usage rate has increased each year while at Rutgers. With Rutgers’ run-heavy scheme and subpar quarterback play, there were not many available opportunities to stand out. However, Melton’s athleticism is good enough for his coaches to find ways to give him the ball, be it on the ground, on quick passes, or as a returner. Melton can be a very attractive prospect to teams looking to make their team faster and more versatile. His quick feet can make it tough for teams to get physical with him at the line of scrimmage. His acceleration can blow past some defenders and put him in a good position to use his flexibility to make sharp cuts and create separation on his routes. However, as a catcher, Melton is susceptible to bad drops on easy catches and he is unlikely to come down with the ball in contested catch situations. He makes his best plays after the catch and in open space. He best projects as a Day 3 pick, but it would not be a surprise to see him end up as a UDFA.
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