2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brian Quick WR Appalachian State

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Name: Brian Quick
School: Appalachian State
Position: WR
Height: 6'3
Weight: 220 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.51 (pro day) 4.55 (combine)
Bench Reps: 225x 15

2011 stats:

71 catches - 1096 yards - 11 TDs

Strengths:

Brian's combination of size and speed definitely catches the scouts attention. At 6'3 220 lbs and running consistent forty yard dashes in the 4.5s, Brian has tools to excel in the NFL.

Brian has strong hands and has no issue going up, attacking the ball, and coming down with it. It's easy to see that Brian was a  former stand out basketball player in high school. His coordination for his size is extremely impressive. Quick is good in the open field after the catch and proved difficult for smaller defensive backs to bring him down.

He really first caught my eye at the Senior Bowl. He showed the ability to make difficult catches off of poor QB throws. He also had a few dazzling catches that made observers jaws drop.

Quick is a real raw athlete that under the right tutelage could develop to a productive NFL receiver. 


Areas for Improvement:

Still a very raw wide out that could improve on his route running and creating separation from defensive backs. More consistent, disguised routes would help him obtain room from DBs.

I would also like to see Brian catch the ball at its highest point more often. At times he tends to let the ball come into his chest instead of completely extending his arms and catching the ball at the highest point. If Brian doesn't improve in this area then NFL CBs will have no issue knocking the ball right out of his hands.

An NFL WR coach will make Brian his project. Although he doesn't exhibit elite speed it is enough to create some plays in the open field.

Scouts will undoubtedly take into the account that Brian played against easier competition than other receivers. However, he did prove to be extremely productive against that competition.

Some like to point out Brian had 3 catches for 110 yards and a TD against a tough VT defense. However, that was not against all  of their starting defensive backs and had his big catches when they were down 52-0.

Overall:

Brian Quick has good speed for his build, impressive size & body control, and above average open field playmaking ability.

He has all of the tools to become a productive NFL receiver. However, he will need to be coached up and groomed a bit before he reaches his full potential. Quick has an extremely high ceiling and I see him being selected in the late 2nd, Early 3rd round.