Dez Bryant Update: Profile – Scouting Report – 40 Time

The Dallas Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant in the 2010 NFL draft and it seems more light has been shed on family problems than his on field play. Well I think it is high time that we take a look at the skills, scouting report, 40-Time and mini camp impressions of the talented wide receiver. The first thing that confirms Dez Bryants talent level to me is the fact that Cowboys veteran WR Patrick Crayton doesn’t even want to show up to OTA’s he would rather go to another team, however reports are Crayton is coming to camp.

I have no problem saying goodbye to Crayton, he is not worth the 2 million plus incentives….plus a headache. However this post is about Dez Bryant and his awesome athletic talents, so lets get back to the topic at hand.

Dez Bryant Profile, Scouting Report, 40 Time
Dez Bryant Height: 6’2″
Dez Bryant Weight: 225
Dez Bryant 40 Time: 4.52

NFL.com lists Dez Bryant‘s strengths as:

Strengths: Bryant has a really impressive combination of size and speed. Possesses the quickness and agility necessary to consistently gain separation as a route runner. Very good ball skills, catches the ball softly away from his body and is outstanding at high-pointing the jumpball and really fights for the football. Runs angry after the catch and is a load to bring down in the open field.
Weakness: There are some questions surrounding Bryant’s maturity level. Does not always show a high level of effort away from the ball. Was able to get open with pure athleticism in college but needs to run more precise routes at the next level

Basically what this says to me is that Dez has the speed, size and quickness to get open in the NFL, but may lack route running skills. Well guess what Cowboys fans you can teach route running, but you can’t teach size, speed & quickness. So if you haven’t guessed yet I am a big fan of the Dez Bryant draft pick this year, but enough about that lets look at how the Cowboys rookie wide receiver is doing in camp this year.

The reports that came out of the Cowboys rookie camp were that Dez was winded after drills, but that is to be expected these camps are to get the players back into condition. There has not been another mention of Dez Bryant being winded from OTAs, and Cowboys corners have had nothing but praise, Jenkins even said that Dez Bryant has the skills to be the best WR on the roster. Now I don’t expect him to play more than part time at the 3 or 4 WR spot this year, but he will make an immediate difference returning punts. All of this good news is great to hear, but at the end of the day we all know that Dez has all of the tools to be great, it is up to him to reach his full potential.