Oakland used the 149th overall pick on Renfrow as a possible replacement for Seth Roberts in the slot.
Hunter Renfrow, WR, Clemson
Measurables
5’10, 183lbs
Stats
2018: 49 receptions, 544 yards (11.1 average), 1 TD
2017: 60 receptions, 602 yards (10.0 average), 3 TD’s
2016: 44 receptions, 495 yards (11.3 average), 6 TD’s
2015: 33 receptions, 492 yards (14.9 average), 5 TD’s
Awards
2017: Ranked 9th in receptions in ACC (60)
Strengths
It’s all about the hands for Hunter Renfrow, the guy is a catching machine. He is only credited with having 2 drops over the past two seasons, his catch rate is phenomenal. He is a great route runner and also one of the best low ball catchers you will see with his ability to get to the ground and still make the catch.
He is an intelligent route runner with the ability to create space, ideal for the slot receiver position.. Game is not too big for him, clutch gene highlighted by having 17 receptions for 180 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2 title game appearances. Fan favorite for never giving up, always giving 100% effort.
Weaknesses
Small and slow, not the best combination when it comes to being a professional athlete. Won’t win foot races with anybody, and will need to add some more muscle to his 183lb frame. He will have trouble breaking tackles at the NFL level because of lack of strength. Will have trouble blocking larger defenders at NFL level, though does not shy away from confrontations. His production went down in his last two years at Clemson compared to his first 2 seasons for the Tigers.
Verdict
Despite his smaller stature, Renfrow’s tenacity and determination will suit him well as a slot receiver in the NFL. His route running is superb and he finds ways to get open despite his obvious flaws physically. Excellent value pick in the 5th round.
Fit with Raiders
Will be able to compete for playing time as a rookie, especially as an immediate fill in for routes ran by Seth Roberts last year who had a similar size and skill set. His hands set him apart from other receivers in the league and the Raiders have had to deal with far too many dropped passes in Derek Carr’s tenure with the team. Adding a player that can be trusted like Hunter Renfrow is a big win for a massively upgraded receiver corp, Renfrow will be able to compete for playing time as a 3rd or 4th receiver in obvious passing situations.
Also see: Hunter Renfrow top three NFL Draft sleeper receiver, dubbed ‘Red Zone Master’
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