2018 NFL Combine: 10 Players to Watch
9. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
Why he’s on this list
Kirk walked onto campus in College Station and immediately started torching the SEC. The best athletes at LSU, Alabama, Florida and the rest of the conference couldn’t stop, coral, or catch him.
He was not only a great receiver, but an explosive return man.
But at 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds, Kirk has to be at least one of two things: sudden or fast. Preferably he’s both (and I think he is).
That said there are questions about his speed and ability after the catch.
Interested to see what Texas A&M WR Christian Kirk runs. Lot of people questioning his speed. Looks pretty fast here. pic.twitter.com/mGlbeVJ6x9
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) February 22, 2018
What he needs to do
This is easy: run fast.
If Kirk runs low 4.4s, the questions are answered. If he goes out and excels in the agility drills, that’s an even bigger plus and could help ameliorate concerns about his after-the-catch ability.
I have no such concerns about Kirk. Personally, I think he’s the best receiver in the draft and would take him over perceived top received Ridley precisely because I think he’s more dynamic after the catch (also Kirk is 2 full years younger).