2016 NFL Combine Wrap-Up: Stanford Cardinal

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Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Devon Cajuste catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Devon Cajuste, Wide Receiver

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Height: 6’4″
Weight: 234 lbs.
Arm Length: 33″
Hand Size: 10-3/4″

Cajuste is the biggest wide receiver in the group, and is actually bigger than a few tight ends that participated in the Combine. His height matches the tallest in the wideout group, while he is the heaviest wide receiver. Cajuste has long arms, almost an inch above the average, and his hands are massive, ranking the biggest among all pass catchers.

Drills (position rankings):

Bench Press (225 lbs): 12 (22/36)
40-Yard Dash: 4.62 (28/36)
Vertical Leap: 36″ (9/41)
Broad Jump: 123″ (13/40)
3-Cone Drill: 6.49 (1/27)
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.20 (11/27)
60-Yard Shuttle: 10.50 (10/19)

For a guy that is built like a tight end, Cajuste performed admirably when pitted against a lot of smaller players. His 40-yard dash time was below average for receivers, but would be one of the better times among players with similar size. He also posted a top-10 ranking in the vertical leap and the 60-yard shuttle, and was the fastest in the three-cone drill. He showed a good ability to catch the ball as well, which is kind of important for a receiver.

Given his size, an NFL team could possibly think about converting him to the inside to play tight end. He would need to add strength and learn to block on the line, but he’s a smart, athletic young man. Even if a team keeps him as a wide receiver, he looks to have a bright future as a possession receiver, reliable on third downs and down in the redzone playing against defensive backs much smaller than himself.

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