NFL Draft 2019: 5 late-round picks who’ll have immediate impacts
58. Scouting Report. WR. Kelvin Harmon. 2. player. Pick Analysis. NC State
Perhaps lost in the mix of a very deep wide receiver class for this year’s draft, Kelvin Harmon fell to the sixth round and was selected by the Washington Redskins.
Harmon, a big target both from a size perspective (6-foot-3) and a production perspective, is an intriguing late-round pick that could instantly impact an offense.
He recorded a team-high 1,186 receiving yards while hauling in seven touchdowns. His 14.6 yards per catch average is telling as to how good of a playmaker he can be.
While Harmon was eyed-up last year for his high level of production, he actually posted back-to-back 1000+ receiving yard seasons. This is arguably the most-shocking reason he dropped to such a late round.
Harmon is dangerous in the downfield passing game. Based on his film, he proved he can use his body to separate himself from the defender, which puts him in a prime position to corral an abundance of catches.
This aspect of his game will transfer over well to the NFL where defensive backs will likely be a lot more physical than at the college level.
Based on his nfl.com draft profile, Harmon was rated a 5.55 on a 10 point scale. According to the rating system, he is expected to become an instant starter.
For a Redskins team that doesn’t flaunt many natural playmakers in its receiving corps, Harmon adds much-needed firepower.
One of the most alluring revelations to Harmon’s selection to Washington is the prospect of him teaming up with the team’s first-round draft choice in quarterback Dwayne Haskins.
The pair has a favorable opportunity to establish a nice rapport with each other and can eventually evolve into a lethal diamond-in-the-rough, quarterback-receiver duo for years to come.