STRENGTHS
Calvin may be small but he has the speed, balance, toughness, and intelligence of a Klipspringer. (look it up, I can’t do everything for you) He shows good strong hands and the needed smooth stride to catch the deep ball. Calvin has no problems with the physical aspect of the game and this is important because of his size. He can take a hit or layout to catch a pass and jump right up ready for the next play. He will go up and get the ball against bigger players and does a good job adjusting to the ball to make the tough catch. Calvin has this calm, confident demeanor about him on the field. It’s the type of demeanor that subconsciously will motivate a play-caller or quarterback to call on Calvin when they need the big play.
CONCERNS
Remember size matters when it comes to selecting players in the draft but it doesn’t matter on the field, only production. Teams will always pick the 6’ 3” player who runs a 4.3 or 4.4 over a 5’ 7” player who runs a 4.3. That’s just the reality of the draft.
BOTTOM LINE 3.33
That’s right, a Klipspringer…did you look it up yet? Calvin was invited to the Senior Bowl and he did a very good job. He projects as a “move receiver” and a special team returner but if he can show off his speed on the cover units once he gets on the field, his value will go up quickly in spite of his size. Calvin will have to fight for a job every single year because he will not be selected early and because of his size. Every year there will be a bigger player who runs a 4.3 in the 40 to challenge him and it won’t matter even if Calvin is considered a starter on the offense. That being said, I predict that Calvin will be a fan favorite for every team he plays for in his career. Look for Calvin to be selected at any point after the 4th round or as a priority free agent after the draft. Then look for his impact to be as good as a player who got selected in the third round. Size does matter…just not once you get on the field. On the field, production and impact are the only things that matter.
