2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Keylon Stokes, WR, Tulsa

Keylon Stokes is an elusive slot receiver for Tulsa with big play capability. Hula Bowl scout Nik Ehler breaks down Stokes as an NFL Prospect in this report.

Player Data:

Name, Jersey #	Keylon Stokes #2
School (Code)	OKTU
DOB, Class Yr	10/18/1999
Height, Weight	5097, 202
40 Yd Dash	4.45
Arms, Hands	3114, 0938
Position/Depth	Starter, WR
Honors/Captainship	2020 All-AAC Second Team
Season Viewed (yr)	2022,
Games Watched	SMU, Cincinnati, Temple
Scout Name / Date	Nikalaus Ehler

Per Year Stats:

2022	9 GP 57 REC 964 YDS 5 TD, Rushing: 4 ATT 9 YDS
2021	4 GP 11 REC 148 YDS, Rushing: 2 ATT 16 YDS
2019	12 GP 62 REC 1040 YDS 6 TD, Rushing: 9 ATT 42 YDS
2018	12 GP 41 REC 575 YDS 2 TD, Rushing: 15 ATT 104 YDS 2 TD
2017	9 GP 6 REC 143 YDS

Player Summary:

Keylon Stokes is a 5th year SR who aligns at the slot position of the Tulsa offense. Played in only 4 games in 2021 after missing time for an undisclosed injury. Was knocked out against Ole Miss after suffering a helmet-on-helmet collision. He has inadequate height and average weight with a lean frame on him. He shows exceptional athletic ability with quality speed and quickness. Shows to be very elusive with quality COD. Marginal strength and power. In the passing game, he shows quality burst off the line with good acceleration and average footwork. He runs quality routes and shows a good ability to get in and out of breaks. He truly shows his route running against zone, showing an exceptional ability to find the soft spots in coverage and make a play. At the point of the catch, he shows quality hands with good ball skills. He shows soft hands and a good ability to catch on the run. Shows good awareness and the ability to adjust on a thrown ball. Can be dangerous after the catch and uses quality COD to make defenders miss tackles. Shows average balance while evading tacklers. Is occasionally used on jet sweeps, showing good awareness when reading his blocks and has big play ability. In the running game, he shows an ability to be a factor as a blocker. Shows a tough drive and the ability to get under his opponent and sustain the block just long enough. Surely compensates for his size concerns with soft hands and the ability to find soft spots in zone.