Ricky White III, UNLV
Senior
Height: 6 feet 1 inches
Weight: 190 pounds
Scouting Reports:
Physicals - 8
Athleticism - 9
Statistical Output - 9
Positional Skill - 9
Cumulative Score: 35
Overview:
Ricky White III was a player to watch coming into the 2024 season. His 2023 campaign saw him breakout for the UNLV Rebels and 2024 was more of the same for the senior receiver.
White III posted 79 receptions for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024.
White III has all the makings of a draft steal in this class. He has a good chance to raise his stock and showcase the potential he has to all 32 teams as we enter the draft prep stage of the year.
Strengths:
Explosive athlete with wiggle in the open field.
Good hands catcher with solid ball tracking skills.
Has a good combination of physicality and savvy when creating separation with defenders.
Has the speed to blow the top off coverages.
Coordination and body control to make contested catches downfield.
Stronger than his frame lets on.
Good field awareness to know where he is on the field and make a play.
RAC receiver who can house screens and slants.
High-IQ to adjust his routes based on the defensive alignment.
Weaknesses:
Small frame presents questions about his durability.
Lacks functional play strength.
Struggles with contested catches over the middle, especially when taking big hits.
Needs to improve his releases to create separation against the press.
Stiff hips on short-intermediate routes.