2020 NFL draft: Laviska Shenault, Jr. scouting report. Negatives Positives Highly rated receiver who was beset with injury the past two years. Keeps the play in bounds after the catch. Evaluators get excited by his talent as a direct-snap runner, but sometimes he's too physical for his own good, which could bring his history of durability into play. Share this article 60 shares share tweet text email link Jeff Risdon. This offseason, he will once again undergo surgery to repair a core muscle. 2020 NFL Draft Scouting Report: WR Laviska Shenault, Jacksonville Jaguars. His medicals will be a key part of his evaluation and could cause him to slide. His balance with the ball in his hands is very reminiscent to a running back. The biggest worry for teams will be his durability. - Considered a "Swiss army knife". His combination of strength, size, and speed is so rare, I struggled to find a really good comparison for him. Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 43 overall, Chicago could be looking at a steal. A summer day in 2009 (July), the family of eight was headed on the road in the middle of Irving, Texas towards their family vacation trip location and they wanted to stop in order to switch drivers because his dad had began to become tired from the road. Shenault is a big-play wide receiver from the state of Texas. Our 2020 NFL Draft Scouting Report series continues with another wide receiver that could bring a much-needed speed element to Chicago's offense. If you gear up for the big hit from Shenault he can throw a change up and run right by you. Shenault Jr. fits a need for a true burner that is good with run after the catch ability in this offense. Positives Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb and Henry Ruggs have pretty much solidified their spot in the first round, but there are still talented players like Laviska Shenault hoping to hear their name called on night 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Detroit Lions elect to protect TE Isaac Nauta and CB Dee Virgin in Week 7, Trey Flowers and Jamie Collins recognized on PFF's Team of Week 6, Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift up for NFL Rookie of the Week, NFL Power Rankings Week 7: Lions see a small jump after victory over Jaguars, Detroit Lions have released WR/QB Joe Webb from the practice squad, PFF grades the Lions with the best run blocking through Week 6, Film Study: How Jarrad Davis is finding success in his new role, Matt Patricia proud of Matt Nelson's transformation from DE to OT, Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift nominated for NFL Ground Player of Week 6, Detroit Lions sign DT Albert Huggins to the practice squad, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He's a high-end talent, but not a sure thing. Despite everything that Shenault can do on the field, he needs work on his route running to be a complete receiver. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Detroit Lions or NFL Properties LLC. 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He is no stranger to climbing the latter to high point the ball. He's being projected to go anywhere from a first to second-round pick in this draft and if he does fall to No. Adding a dynamic playmaker like Shenault Jr. to a core that features Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller should improve Chicago's offense. Laviska Shenault (Photo: Dustin Bradford, Getty). Dominates in traffic with strong hands and body control. By: Glenn Erby. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Despite everything that Shenault can do on the field, he needs work on his route running to be a complete receiver. Laviska Shenault Jr possesses good hands and can snag the ball away from his frame. By Jesse Pantuosco, RADIO.COM. As with most gifted athletes, he is a better athlete than football player right now as he is still learning the more advanced aspects of the game. While there are concerns with his durability, Shenault is a bully running down the field and can make a house call at a moment’s notice. The biggest worry for teams will be his durability. is among the top players in this loaded receiver class and currently has a range of being taken anywhere in the late first round to potentially early second round. Height: 6-foot-2 CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc.