Colts Draft: Review, Grades and In-Depth Analysis
By Dave McKee
Round 1 Pick #29 – 29th Overall:
A+. <div class=. WR. Miami (FL) 1st Rd - 29th Overall Pick. PHILLIP DORSETT
Analysis:
The selection of Phillip Dorsett on Thursday night as the 29th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft was met with mixed reviews by both fans and analysts. While some fans might have had to be talked off the ledge for this selection not being a SS, NT or ILB, it is a solid acquisition. In respect to all the cynics, I’m going to go on a limb here and borrow from Aaron Rodgers… R-E-L-A-X, relax.
Look at Phillip Dorsett‘s 2014 Season totals, as he had only 36 receptions in 13 games last season for the Miami Hurricanes. He was abysmally under-utilized in an offense that featured a freshman quarterback. But wait there’s more! Of those 36 receptions, there were an impressive 10 touchdowns. That’s right Dorsett’s ratio of REC to TDs is 3.6 to 1, a 28% TD Rate. One last number to consider, 24.2 yards per catch. These numbers reflect my impressions of Dorsett. This kid is a playmaker who can impact the game with minimal touches.
Measurables:
Senior NFL Media Analyst Gil Brandt had this to say regarding Dorsett’s April 1st Pro Day at Miami:
“Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (5-9 3/4, 184) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.29 and 4.27 seconds (he posted a time of 4.33 in the 40 at the combine). His 10-yard time was 1.48 seconds, which is flying. He had a 38-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-9 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.03 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.85 seconds. Dorsett has 9 1/8-inch hands.”
Scheme Fit:
For all of the fans who might have grumbled about no need at the position, please remember one thing, the rest of the defensive coordinators are not happy about it either. Most of all Bill Belichick should HATE this pick following the losses of Brandon Browner and Darrelle Revis. So long double-teaming T.Y. Hilton and shutting down the passing game.
The addition of Dorsett provides Andrew Luck with not one, but two scorching speed receivers with Hilton and Dorsett. Do not forget the free agent addition of former All-Pro Andre Johnson, who can now roam wherever he wants against man coverage.
This selection indicates to me that Grigson and Pagano were more chafed over being held to an abysmal seven points in the AFC Championship Game than allowing New England to run all over them for the second straight time last season in a blowout 45-7 game.
It is already widely assumed that Dorsett is the new kick and punt returner, In fact, less than 24 hours after he was selected the Colts parted ways with return specialist Josh Cribbs. While he may contribute immediately on special teams, Grigson does not spend a first round pick on a return man.
Dorsett is a clone of T.Y. Hilton and will likely be part of the 3WR packages as both he and Hilton take the top off the defense while Johnson and Tight Ends Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener gain chunk yards from roaming underneath. Dorsett cements the Colts receiving corp as a matchup nightmare and Andrew Luck has one more explosive playmaker added to his arsenal.
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Analysis:
The selection of Phillip Dorsett on Thursday night as the 29th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft was met with mixed reviews by both fans and analysts. While some fans might have had to be talked off the ledge for this selection not being a SS, NT or ILB, it is a solid acquisition. In respect to all the cynics, I’m going to go on a limb here and borrow from Aaron Rodgers… R-E-L-A-X, relax.
Look at Phillip Dorsett‘s 2014 Season totals, as he had only 36 receptions in 13 games last season for the Miami Hurricanes. He was abysmally under-utilized in an offense that featured a freshman quarterback. But wait there’s more! Of those 36 receptions, there were an impressive 10 touchdowns. That’s right Dorsett’s ratio of REC to TDs is 3.6 to 1, a 28% TD Rate. One last number to consider, 24.2 yards per catch. These numbers reflect my impressions of Dorsett. This kid is a playmaker who can impact the game with minimal touches.
Measurables:
Senior NFL Media Analyst Gil Brandt had this to say regarding Dorsett’s April 1st Pro Day at Miami:
“Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (5-9 3/4, 184) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.29 and 4.27 seconds (he posted a time of 4.33 in the 40 at the combine). His 10-yard time was 1.48 seconds, which is flying. He had a 38-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-9 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.03 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.85 seconds. Dorsett has 9 1/8-inch hands.”
Scheme Fit:
For all of the fans who might have grumbled about no need at the position, please remember one thing, the rest of the defensive coordinators are not happy about it either. Most of all Bill Belichick should HATE this pick following the losses of Brandon Browner and Darrelle Revis. So long double-teaming T.Y. Hilton and shutting down the passing game.
The addition of Dorsett provides Andrew Luck with not one, but two scorching speed receivers with Hilton and Dorsett. Do not forget the free agent addition of former All-Pro Andre Johnson, who can now roam wherever he wants against man coverage.
This selection indicates to me that Grigson and Pagano were more chafed over being held to an abysmal seven points in the AFC Championship Game than allowing New England to run all over them for the second straight time last season in a blowout 45-7 game.
It is already widely assumed that Dorsett is the new kick and punt returner, In fact, less than 24 hours after he was selected the Colts parted ways with return specialist Josh Cribbs. While he may contribute immediately on special teams, Grigson does not spend a first round pick on a return man.
Dorsett is a clone of T.Y. Hilton and will likely be part of the 3WR packages as both he and Hilton take the top off the defense while Johnson and Tight Ends Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener gain chunk yards from roaming underneath. Dorsett cements the Colts receiving corp as a matchup nightmare and Andrew Luck has one more explosive playmaker added to his arsenal.