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Kris Hutson Scouting Report | Oregon WR | 2024 NFL Draft

Intelligent, instinctive, and twitchy slot receiver with technical route running ability and quality ball skills. Can also make an impact as a return specialist.
Kris Hutson is an Intelligent, instinctive, and twitchy slot receiver with technical route running ability and quality ball skills. Can also make an impact as a return specialist.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Kris Hutson, #1
School (Code)ORUN
DOB, Class YrN/A, 4th year Jr.
Height, Weight5110, 172
40 Yd DashN/A
Position/DepthWR, #1
Honors/CaptainshipN/A
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games Watched@OKUN, @COUN, UTUN, WAUN
Scout Name / DateRyan Vidales 7/25/23

Per Year Stats

202213 GP, 44 Rec, 472 Rec Yds, 12 KR, 238 KR Yds, 10 PR, 42 PR Yds
202114 GP, 14 Rec, 313 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TD, 14 KR, 313 KR Yds
20207 GP, 4 Rec, 37 Rec Yds, 5 KR, 107 KR Yds

Player Summary:

Slight frame, slim build, and below-average height/weight measurements for the receiver position. Crafty and confident route runner. Strong body control and quick feet allow him to change tempos fluidly when running routes. Displays great COD & stop-start ability when transitioning in and out of his breaks; Sinks his hips purposefully to create separation at the top of the route. Possesses a well-developed route tree and can beat the defense at all three levels. Instinctively hunts out soft spots against zone defenses. Tough to get hands-on at the LOS due to a low center of gravity and sudden first step off the ball. Most effective against off-man coverage given his twitch and ability to separate in the short and intermediate ranges of the field. Dependable hands-catcher with reliable ball skills and notable hand-eye coordination to reel in contested catches in traffic. Capable ability to track and adjust to the ball in the air. Sneaky productive YAC ability. Proficient straight-line speed and make-you-miss ability in open space. A natural runner with the ball in his hands. Boasts valuable special teams versatility as an experienced return specialist. Dynamic in spurts but lacks legit long speed/breakaway speed to create explosive plays consistently, which explains his low TD production over the last two seasons. Often gets overpowered at the POA due to insufficient play strength as a blocker on the perimeter. Still a tough competitor who plays with an edge as an undersized playmaker out of the slot.

Scheme Fit:

Slot Receiver in a fast-paced, pro-style offensive scheme.

Power Statement:

Intelligent, instinctive, and twitchy slot receiver with technical route running ability and quality ball skills. Can also make an impact as a return specialist.

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