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DET Lions select De'Corian Clark, WR, UTSA
6-3, 215 lbs, 4.45 speed.
As a junior in 2021 he played 14 games and hauled in 52 catches for 759 yards for an average of 14.6 yards per catch, with 7 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 118.9.
As a senior in 2022 he played 9 games and had 53 catches for 755 yards for an average of 14.2 yards per catch, 8 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 118.7.
As a fifth year senior in 2023 he played just one game and was not featured in the pass game.
"Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 94. He wrote: "Clark, who in high school jumped 24-8, hit 22.2 MPH on the GPS and clocked a 4.31 shuttle time. He also ran 4.49 in the 40, broad-jumped 10-1, vertical-jumped 35 inches and power-cleaned 345.
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Clark is taking the top off a defense
Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
Clark has a tapered build and strong hands, ripping the ball back with ease when defensive backs manage to get a hold of it.
He’s a precise route runner, creating separation when used on quick outs and stop patterns in college. He has good stop-start ability and lateral agility.
He has quick feet and good body control, allowing him to gear down and quickly get in and out of cuts. His hands are good, and he’s a creative runner after the catch with the elusiveness to slip tackles in space.
Clark combines good speed with his size, and he accelerates off the line better than most big receivers.
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations."
Probably an UDFA type, but Lions take a shot at him in the 7th!
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