2022 Raiders Draft Prospect: WR Romeo Doubs

2020 Raiders Draft Prospect Profile
Name: Romeo Doubs
Position: Wide Receiver
School: The University of Nevada
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 200 pounds
Stats

Hands

Whether it was concentration or looking to run before securing the ball, Doubs muddled through costly drops. Yet, in 2021, you saw a more pronounced stab at the ball and a millisecond to secure before heading towards the endzone. Instead of trying to do too much, Doubs established a rhythm with his hands that allow for a run after the catch.

Route Tree

Perhaps the most underrated aspect of his game, Doubs presents a big target with an excellent catch radius. Moreover, the route variety should open eyes. Granted, as we’ll get into, his explosion helps on the deeper routes, but the intermediate outs and short screens will also net his yards. In his approach, you don’t see that much telegraphing of patterns, no eyes tracing the steps or hand tells that effect so many college receivers. During his stay in Reno, Doubs evolved from a strictly vertical threat to one that can handle the rigors and contact of the middle routes.

Athleticism

Doubs’ deep threat ability shone through at Nevada early. With long strides and even gait, he flies past defenders. Yet, his speed isn’t strictly buildup. The prospect doesn’t need that many steps to get even, and eventually leaves the cornerback on the deep pattern. Once he catches the ball, Doubs possesses the burst to pull away from the defender, leading to big gains. On the other hand, the quickness bugs still need figuring. In this case, it’s more of a timing and footwork fix, rather than an overarching failure. At the next level, Doubs can win with long speed and enough power to swat away arm or shoestring tackles. Additionally, the prospect adds a return aspect, adding 12.5 yards per punt return and a touchdown.

Intangibles

Drive should be a trait that should reside within every football player. However, and sadly, it doesn’t always translate. However, Doubs runs his patterns with the want and intensity to get open. Regardless of him being the primary option or not, he traces the pattern the exact same way. Defenses cannot loaf.

Raiders Fit

Under Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler, the Las Vegas Raiders will alter the offense that Derek Carr runs. The team still needs two reliable outside receivers. With decent cap space, the team will probably attempt to lure a veteran wideout into the fold. Now, that doesn’t mean room for a second outside threat from this draft class Doubs would seamlessly fit into the Raiders’ receiving corps. What he does, runs counter to what the other receivers lack. His explosion would give the Raiders what Bryan Edwards and Zay Jones don’t. Doubs can win off the snap with a quicker first step and decent long speed. As the third option, but the second outside receiver, he will see single coverage with no safety help. Most importantly, that singling will aid in his development. With most of the attention thrown at Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow, Doubs can learn on the job. On the field, the former Mountain West standout gives Derek Carr another bigger body to throw at defenses. With his speed and Day Two value, the Raiders could really make their receiving corps more dynamic.

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