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WR Luke McCaffrey, WAS (1 Viewer)
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Faust
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Jim Nagy
Not sure how we've gotten to pro-day season and there's still such little buzz on younger brother of reigning NFC Offensive POY.
Usually siblings get over-hyped but Rice's Luke McCaffrey continues to fly under radars, even after strong @seniorbowl week and Combine.
𝑵𝑶𝑩𝑶𝑫𝒀 in this WR class works middle of field better than him. Dude is completely unfazed & has uncanny feel for someone who's only played wideout for two years.
QB background allows him to process on the fly & run full-speed thru zone voids like he does here:
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Not saying Rice WR Luke McCaffrey is going to put up fantasy numbers like Puka Nacua did last year - no receiver in history of league has - but McCaffrey has as close to Puka's nuanced QB-friendly game as anyone in this loaded WR class.
Went back and watched Puka's BYU tape yesterday and it's more subtleties than wow factor.
Biggest similarities are route feel, elite toughness, and highly dependable small-window catching skills.
And we're also not talking enough about Luke's ridiculous Combine (fastest SS & second-best 3C). If we're just doing the testing comp thing with Puka, the RASisn't close.
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Rice's Luke McCaffrey is prime example why NFL scouts (and @seniorbowl) watch junior tape in offseason.
No receiver in this year's class made bigger jump over past year than @mccaffrey_luke.
One of big reasons Puka Nacua transitioned so quickly as a pro is because he immediately gained trust factor with Matthew Stafford.
McCaffey's tape is littered with contested/heavy-contact plays like this.
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If we're just looking for a converted QB with elite ball skills player comp for Luke McCaffrey, it's Raiders' ultra-dependable vet Jakobi Meyers.
We thought Meyers had best contested ball skills in 2019 WR class and he still somehow shockingly went undrafted.
Meyers is a guy that you can just "throw it up" to and McCaffrey has that same knack.
We liked/appreciated McCaffrey's game the more we watched him.
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Faust
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Jared Tokarz
#Rice WR Luke McCaffrey
6’2 208lbs
4.46 forty
9.44 RAS
Lineage: Brother of Christian & son of Broncos great ED McCaffrey
Grahamburn
Footballguy
He doesn't look 6'2 and 208 nor does he look like 4.46 in his highlights. Measured 198 at the combine.
nittanylion
Footballguy
BUMP
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I am feeling a Luka Macau vibe with him. Strong hands, short area quickness, tough, mature, hard working…I think he has a shot to really be the surprise FF contributor in this draft class.
eighsse2
Footballguy
My decision would be Shakir. But that's without doing any research. So take that for what it's worth.With Dotson traded . . . is he now worth drafting . . . on the clock now and deciding between him and shakir . . .
that's what i'm leaning . . . it's a keeper league and the Mcaffrey name shouldn't matter . . . but it gets in your mind . . . Is he the next steal?My decision would be Shakir. But that's without doing any research. So take that for what it's worth.With Dotson traded . . . is he now worth drafting . . . on the clock now and deciding between him and shakir . . .
Shakir has a better qb and a more clear path to targets . . . but it's also year 3 and he has flashed, but hasn't broken out . . . but he flashed and the depth chart ahead of him has now cleared. . . my mind changes every 1.3 seconds
eighsse2
Footballguy
My league is full dynasty, where I would still lean Shakir. I'm not crazy about McCaffrey. I get it, but Christian was a massive prospect. The only surprise with Christian was that he became a superstar, instead of just a star. Luke would need a bit of a surprise just to become a starter.that's what i'm leaning . . . it's a keeper league and the Mcaffrey name shouldn't matter . . . but it gets in your mind . . . Is he the next steal?My decision would be Shakir. But that's without doing any research. So take that for what it's worth.With Dotson traded . . . is he now worth drafting . . . on the clock now and deciding between him and shakir . . .
Shakir has a better qb and a more clear path to targets . . . but it's also year 3 and he has flashed, but hasn't broken out . . . but he flashed and the depth chart ahead of him has now cleared. . . my mind changes every 1.3 seconds
socrates
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I am probably higher than most on Luke McCaffrey's dynasty prospects. He is certainly not an elite prospect like his brother, but bloodlines matter. Luke is a solid athlete who is growing into the WR position after transitioning from QB. Like his father and brother, Luke is a high-IQ and high-effort player. I felt like Washington was an excellent destination for this developing talent, and the Dotson trade opens a path for McCaffrey to earn a starting slot position, and he has the size and athleticism to develop into more as he refines his game and route running skills. McCaffrey should be rising up boards with the Dotson news.
BIRDGANG52
Footballguy
He's the guy you want as potential production behind McLaurin. Not so much in redraft, but definitely in dynasty.
Faust
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Jacob Gibbs
Watch all of Luke McCaffrey's preseason targets here
- 5 targets
- 4 receptions
- 3 first downs
- 55 receiving yards
With former first-round WR Jahan Dotson traded to the Eagles, Christian McCaffrey's younger brother may play a big 2024 role for the Washington Commanders.
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Conflicting reports on where he sat this off-season, but appears to be listed first team on depth chart. Intriguing prospect in an offense with some targets available. Hard to bet against this family. Luke seems to have so,e athletic ability and a strong desire to work to get better. I like betting on those characteristics.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Puka vibes
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Certainly ideal receiver for today’s game but the problem is why do you need this guy if the QB can also make people miss and scramble? It’s why Zay Flowers is a tough match with Lamar.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
Cool chart. never seen this. Those Jahan Dotson and Marvin Harrison Jr scores are pretty atrocious.x.com
