Reese’s Senior Bowl 2019: 10 NFL Draft prospects to watch

David Sills was once one of the most hotly sought after QB recruits in the country before ending up at West Virginia as a wide receiver. He worked hard at his new position and put together two outstanding seasons in Morgantown as Will Grier’s preferred receiver.

Sills was one of the nation’s most deadly redzone targets with his tremendous size at 6-foot-4 and outstanding catch radius. Sills hauled in 33 touchdowns over the last two seasons for the Mountaineers.

Sills is a tough cover on deep balls; he has a knack for adjusting to the ball in the air and making contested catches. His issues stem from a lack of experience at the position and the fact that he was never asked to run the full route tree at West Virginia. The Mountaineers took advantage of what he was good at, mainly utilizing him for deep shots and jump-balls in the redzone. If he wants to last in the NFL, however, he’ll have to improve his route-running ability.

Sills will probably never be a guy who is going to make a ton of plays with the ball in his hands. He lacks the elite burst to outrun defenders, but he does take long strides that make him a tough cover down the field as he outpaces defensive backs.

Sills won’t get as many free releases from defensive backs in Mobile or in the NFL as the level of competition will be much stiffer than what he was accustomed to in the Big 12. Sills isn’t likely to find himself competing for first round consideration, but he’s an intriguing prospect who could be had on day two or day three if a team is willing to take the time to develop him.

Regardless of whether or not he ever develops other skills, Sills could be worth having on a roster due to his propensity as a redzone target.