WR/CB/RB/ATH Ricardo Louis, Auburn

[McGruff]

Curious what others think about this player. He's played WR for Auburn, but they also run him a lot on sweeps and gadget plays and he's really good running and after the catch. He's got a thick, RB build that remidns me a lot of former Auburn WR Sammie Coates.

There aren't a lot of videos out there outside of a few highlights clips, but from what I can tell his primary knock is hands and the fact that he's really raw. Reportedly a good route runner, but little things like improvising when plays break down are not there. I have noticed that he's a body catcher and that he tends to wait for the ball rather than attack it.

At his proday, he was put through drills at both WR and DB, and I suspect if Seattle looks at him it will be as a potential CB project. He's go all the athletic ability in the world, and ideal size and length for the position.

Ricardo Louis, Auburn: 6'2", 210 lbs, 32.5 inch arms, 132.7 Sparq, 2nd among WR's behind Josh Doctson, would be 3rd among DB's.

 

[jammerhawk]

Somewhere I read the team had some interest in him as you suggested as a CB conversion project.

The article I read referred to him and 2 other WR types as length measurable WR--> CB conversion candidates.

 

[cheese22]

Pretty stout CB. He looks like a safety when he plays the 50-50 balls.

 

[Willyeye]

I think this might be the only kid that's been on EVERY version of my draft list. I like him a lot. I think he had the #1 broad jump at 11'0". Sparq beast. He's kind of flown under the radar...I think they could take him in the 7th round if they wanted to chance it.

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

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Strikes me as an ultra-competitive, passionate player who plays with an understanding of the game. I know this is just a highlight reel. I haven't seen the negatives. So, can't comment there. If he's got issues with drops, I could see why he's being looked at as a DB - seems to have the on-field personality for it.

I'm intrigued at this point. Thanks for bringing up the player, McGruff.

 

[Seafan]

Sounds like a potential replacement for another Ricardo. Comes in and makes a place for himself on STs and then works hard and finds a little niche for himself in a regular position. No hgiher than a 7th rounder for this guy.

 

[penihawk]

I bet the Hawks see him as a DB. Looks the part.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Wouldn't be surprised at all if he's our "CB conversion" of the draft. We seem to have one every year

 

[Maelstrom787]

Perfect developmental late pick. Athletic. Good measurables. Competitive, great body language. Could play on offense or defense, as well as ST surely. I like it.