Buffalo - Bulls
Marcus Rivers - #2 - WR
| Height: | 6-2 3/4 |
| Weight: | 212 |
| Speed: | 4.61 |
| Arm: | 34 1/8 |
| Hand: | 9 1/4 |
| Wingspan: | 82 1/8 |
| Birthdate: | 08/02/1989 |
| Hometown: | Lackawanna, NY |
| Grade: | 5.00 |
PROSPECT MEASURABLES
| Event | Ht | Wt | Hand | Arm | Wing | Wonderlic | 40 yard | BP | BJ | VJ | 20s | 60s | 3 Cn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2012 Buffalo Pro Day | 6-2 7/8 | 218 | 9 1/4 | 34 | 82 3/8 | 4.62 | 6 | 10'4" | 36 | 4.20 | 11.16 | 6.90 | |
| 01/30/2012 Players Classic | 6-2 3/4 | 211 | 9 1/4 | 34 | 82 1/8 | ||||||||
| 03/15/2011 Junior Pro Day | 6-2 3/4 | 212 | 9 1/4 | 34 1/8 | 82 1/8 | 4.61 |
Notes: lso played basketball as a New York prep. Redshirted in 2007. Appeared in 13 games in ’08, making two catches for 11 yards (5.5-yard average) and zero touchdowns. Saw action in all 13 contests, grabbing 5-35-1 (7.0) in ’09. Led the Bulls in receiving in ’10, hauling in 50-690-5 (13.8) in 12 games (10 starts). Did not start against Ball State or Eastern Michigan (coach’s decision for not playing to his full potential). Started 11-of-12 games in ’11 and led the team in receptions with 60-615-2 (10.2). Did not start against Akron because Buffalo started three tight ends and a fullback. Has one career fumble.
Positives:Terrific size — has a big frame with room for added bulk. Long arms and a big wing span. Has a big catching radius and plucks with his hands. Uses his body to gain positioning. Good character. Durable.
Negatives:Needs to get stronger. Average strength and suddenness to combat press coverage — does not gain an advantage off the line. Runs upright. Chops his steps to break and rounds off some cuts. Average flexibility. Inconsistent in traffic and can do a better job attacking the ball. Technique and physicality as a blocker leave something to be desired. Was shut down by Tennessee. Inconsistent practice habits.
Summary:Lean, high-cut, long-levered “X” receiver who could be effective running digs, outs, posts and slants but is a developmental size-speed prospect who has to prove he can separate consistently. Practice-squad candidate.
Marcus Rivers's Draft Stock
| PFW Grade Scale |
|---|
| Grade | Round |
| 7.01-9.00 | Top 10 |
| 6.01-7.00 | 1 |
| 6.00 | 1-2 |
| 5.61-5.99 | 2 |
| 5.60 | 2-3 |
| 5.41-5.59 | 3 |
| 5.40 | 3-4 |
| 5.31-5.39 | 4 |
| 5.30 | 4-5 |
| 5.21-5.29 | 5 |
| 5.20 | 5-6 |
| 5.16-5.19 | 6 |
| 5.15 | 6-7 |
| 5.11-5.14 | 7 |
| 5.10 | 7-PFA |
| 4.75-5.09 | PFA |
| 4.00-4.74 | FA |
*PFW Grade indicates the value PFW assigned to prospects.
*Draft Projection indicates where players are more likely to be drafted and reflects the consensus opinion from the NFL scouting community.