2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Aron Cruickshank, WR, Rutgers

Aron Cruickshank is a dynamic playmaker for Rutgers who is a solid contributor on special teams. Hula Bowl scout Bryan Ault breaks down Cruickshank as an NFL Draft Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Aron Cruickshank, #2
School (Code)	NJRU
DOB, Class Yr	9/7/2000
Height, Weight	5090, 165
40 Yd Dash	4.45
Arms, Hands
Position/Depth	WR / Starter
Honors/Captainship
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	IAUN, NEUN, INUN
Scout Name / Date	Bryan Ault / 12-22-2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	12 GP, 42 REC, 385 YDS, 2 TDs
2021	7 GP, 20 REC, 244 YDS, 2 TDs
2020	9 GP, 37 REC, 239 YDS, 1 TD
2019	14 GP, 3 REC, 29 YDS, 0 TD
2018	13 GP, 1 REC, 11 YDS, 0 TD

Player Summary:

Senior. Transferred from Wisconsin in 2020 and has started for three years. Very versatile, tough, high impact player; has played both inside and outside receiver spots and is also a kick returner; college fit is in the slot. Also used on handoffs and motion plays. Quick and speedy receiver who displays soft hands and good run blocking skills. Has a good first step and comes off the line of scrimmage with great burst. Excellent adjustment to the ball in traffic, adjusting hi/low and making acrobatic catches look easy. Displays good hands over the middle of the field and is a good threat on underneath crossing routes. Can take a hard hit and still come down with the ball. Is a good and tough run blocker who looks like he puts effort into that area of the game; does a good job of bending and displays good strike timing with his hands. Is an average route runner with average separation skills and could improve the most in this area. Is very linear, running straight-line routes and not changing direction much. More of a possession WR, lacks run-after-the-catch ability which you’d like to see with someone of his size measurables.