2021 NFL Draft: 5 Pac-12 prospects hurt by canceling fall season
4. Jevon Holland, DB, Oregon
If you had to say that Jevon Holland has a calling card in terms of his 2021 NFL Draft stock, the Oregon Ducks safety would likely be touted for his versatility in the secondary. The Ducks have moved him around to a ton of different spots on the defense and, to his credit, he’s performed well throughout his Pac-12 career.
The problem with Holland that limits his ceiling as a prospect right now is that he has no specific calling card. He’s a player who can be moved around and play well on almost any roster but he doesn’t possess one “wow” trait that scouts can glow over.
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With the physical tools in his arsenal, it would’ve been nice for Holland to get an opportunity to showcase a trump-card trait in the 2020 fall season and for him to have the chance to improve on his biggest weakness, man coverage. That won’t be afforded to him at this point, however.
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
Amon-Ra St. Brown joined the Trojans with a bit of fanfare around him as a recruit, someone who could fill the mold as a high-profile wide receiver at USC. Thus far in his career, when looking at his production, it’s clear that he can live up to that billing in the spread offense.
Over his first two seasons under Clay Helton’s watch, St. Brown has 137 receptions for 1,792 yards and nine touchdowns in 24 career games. The 6-1, 195-pound wideout has a ton to like about his game, even if he doesn’t necessarily have a trump card in the size/weight/speed department.
Playing in the spread offense for USC, though, what could’ve helped St. Brown a ton in terms of his draft stock was showing growth in terms of his route tree. He’ll still be a coveted prospect for any team in search of a slot receiver but his stock could’ve risen with a strong 2020 fall season.