Draft Profile: Denzel Mims

February 12, 2020 /
  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 215lb
  • College: Baylor
  • Tape watched: Texas, Texas Tech, Kansas State
  • NFL Comparison: A.J. Green

Pros

  • Catch Radius
    If Denzel Mims is in the zip code of the football, he has a chance to catch it. His long arms and lengthy frame pluck balls out of the air so routinely that your eyes open more when he makes a standard catch. Mims is truly dominant in the air and on the sidelines. A true jump ball receiver, he should have redzone targets year one regardless of his landing spot.
Like previously stated, it would be easier to show you his routine catches than plays like this.
  • Combat Catches/Size
    Mims utilizes every bit of his 215 pound frame to protect himself and the football from hits. He is best over the middle of the field and on jump balls, when he can use his size the most. Mims’ drops rarely came from contact in college. Mims has size you don’t find often in the draft, and he takes advantage of it often.
  • Hands
    Mims shows great hands on tape in all situations. He rarely lets the ball into his body and relies on his hands to go get the ball. His drops were mostly lapses in focus and trying to run without the ball.
  • YAC
    When Mims gets the ball in his hands with space, he is tough to tackle. Rarely tackled immediately and he picks up difficult yardage.
  • Blocking
    One of the most tenacious blockers in this class, Mims dominated blocking drills at the Senior Bowl. He creates run lanes on the perimeter and can be trusted to make an impact at the next level.

    He had a bad habit at times lunching at defenders in college, but overall showed consistency against secondaries.

Cons

  • Route Running
    Mims struggles to get through most of his route tree effectively. He has a slow release due to his long strides, and his route breaks are even more cumbersome. He will be utilized best in the NFL if he’s asked to run routes that can keep his momentum, such as slants, posts, corners, and fades.

Overview

Denzel Mims is one of the most dominant receivers on the sideline and in the air. He is a physically imposing receiver, even at the NFL level. He will make the tough catches and even some highlight reel plays.

Mims has a slow release and is extremely limited with his route tree right now. If a team uses him right, they will see an immediate upgrade to their redzone offense, and a receiver who is savvy on the sideline with back-shoulder throws.

Combine Update
No one improved their draft stock like Denzel Mims. Posting a 4.38 second 40, by far the best 3-cone at 6.66 seconds, and a near 40-inch vertical. He looked great in drills catching the football and running routes.