Cleveland Browns: 2019 7-Round mock draft, Vol. 3
By Peter Smith
Round 6: Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Virginia – 5-8, 190 lbs. (Listed)
- 93 receptions for 1,058 yards (38.4 percent) and 9 touchdowns in 2018.
Even with about a month to prepare for an offense where The Blessed One was their biggest offensive threat, South Carolina could not even slow down Zaccheaus who caught 12 passes for 100 yards and three touchdowns in their bowl game, the last of his college career.
Zaccheaus continues to feel like an undervalued commodity, though he’s not going to be for everyone. He’s a smaller player that can be a full time receiver but can line up in the backfield and carry the ball. Put him anywhere on the field and let him flourish in the same way Duke Johnson should be.
Specifically against the Gamecocks defense, Zaccheaus showed the ability to operate as an outside receiver, running effective routes and creating separation. He continues to be a nightmare after the catch with his low center of gravity, strength and speed. Opponents hate trying to tackle smaller players in space and he continues to show the ability to make them miss and run through bad tackle attempts.
Mayfield thrives when he has receivers who can make plays after the catch, which is a lot of what Zaccheaus offers. He seems most natural to operate in the slot, but just finds a way to make plays and if he can add a few plays a game, he’s more than done his job. Zaccheaus might also be someone who can return kicks.