Marvin Mims Jr. may be on the smaller size for a pro receiver, but his impressive speed makes him an intriguing prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Oklahoma wideout ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the Combine, which tied for the 13th-fastest mark this year. Mims should be at minimum a deep threat and could be much more if he rounds out his game.
Marvin Mims Jr. Draft Profile
College: Oklahoma
Age: 21
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 180
Strengths
Mims stayed in Norman even after the departures of Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams, and he delivered a career year despite less-than-ideal circumstances around him. He has easy speed, explosive off the line of scrimmage with the ability to accelerate 0-to-60 in a flash and leave defensive backs in the dust.
He tracks the ball very well downfield, and his competitiveness and flexible athleticism allow him to make some acrobatic catches. His speed and quickness show in his ability to escape the jam and get into his route. He also has some run-after-catch value thanks to his speed.
Weaknesses
Size is an issue, as Mims is both undersized and slight. He has a small catch radius and is going to have issues getting re-routed against physical defensive backs. He ran a fairly limited route tree at Oklahoma — mostly vertical routes and some RPO concepts.
Summary
Mims has NFL-caliber speed, and his ability to win early in the route could make him a dangerous weapon out of the gate. He should enter the league as a capable deep threat and could ultimately overcome size issues and become a star if he expands his route tree.
Final Grade: 3rd/4th Round
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Publish Date:2023-04-27 01:46:22
