PFF releases 2027 NFL Draft big board, featuring KJ Duff in the Top 20
PFF has released their first 2027 NFL Draft big board, and it features Rutgers Football star wide receiver KJ Duff.
Football PFF releases 2027 NFL Draft big board, featuring KJ Duff in the Top 20
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Saw a lot of early draft content that didn’t list him as a top 5 or even 10 receiver which is hilarious. This is much more in line with where he goes, if not higher.
Still we have Rutgers fans doubting Duff is one of the better receivers out there eligible for the draft next year. Every other receiver is always superior to anyone from Rutgers.
You can always count on self- deprecation from some people.
You can always count on self- deprecation from some people.
While I think he's def a Top 10 receiver, you have to remember this is expected to be one of the most stacked wide receiver classes ever.
I can think of 3 off the top of my head most likely ranked ahead of him (not saying they are better) Jeremiah Smith from OSU, ryan williams from Alabama and wingo from Texas. I'm just a casual so it probably is a sick wr class..strong is in it as well, not sure if he'd be ranked ahead..
Including Ian Strong. Hope he has a great year at Cal. Their QB is a passing machine.
Not for nothing, some people receive a lot of hype based on the team's jersey. Some are the product of their school's system. When going up against better quality opponents, some get exposed. This why you see guys either rise or fall at the combine. QB Sanders is prime example. I love Colorado, but we know the deal.
He’s 4 spots below Williams on this list, I can see teams liking his size over Williams easily. Wingo didn’t make this list. You can argue a lot of guys ahead of Duff in the top 5, not enough for him to not be top 10 imo.
I know guys do specialized training in preparation for the combine and pro days so things will change, but does anyone know if Duff is fast when he is timed?
With his size and ability to catch the ball I think the only thing that could stop him from being drafted high is a 40 time that is 4.55 or worse.
With his size and ability to catch the ball I think the only thing that could stop him from being drafted high is a 40 time that is 4.55 or worse.
He’s listed at a 4.58 40 according to NFL Draft Buzz which may be an estimate. One huge advantage for him is there are no 6’6” cornerbacks…or safeties…or linebackers…
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Ryan Williams had 13 drops last season. If he's anything like that again, he will also drop in the draft.
The way they train for the combine I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets that into the low 4.5s. That plus his size and catching ability would be quite the package.
4.5-4.6 at his size puts him in the Mike Evans, Plaxico Burress measurable category. Anywhere near there and he creeps up boards with another great season.
He definitely needs to fix that and not fade away like last season. That said, he will only be 20 come next years draft so teams will credit him for that
I’m not sure if he goes 60/1000+ this year but mostly because we just don’t know anything about how QB play is. But if he hits those numbers again and performs well at the combine- he is first round and maybe honorable mention B10. lol
I think Duff compares very favorably to former USC and current Atlanta Falcon WR Drake London. I think Duff is actually bigger and may be faster. I think London ran the 40 close to 4.6 , Duff probably is at least that fast. He has a huge catch radius and great hands overall. London was a top 10 pick. I think it’s very possible that Duff goes in round 1. Hopefully he stays healthy.
Carnell Tate ran a 4.53 which was characterized as slow, but he overcame it with proven production. I think Duff needs to get around there with his 40 and everything else gets him into the top 50 of the draft (Probably better in other drafts but this one is pretty deep).
When I say top 50 I mean he should go anywhere from mid first to mid second based on how the draft goes, but no way he should fall past the mid second.
London has been slightly disappointing for his draft position, with solid but not great numbers, but when you look closer at his college stats he had the one great year right before the draft that might have oversold how good he was.
Duff would definitely be helped by having another very good year this year, showing he could do it with a new QB and being even more of a focal point with Strong gone.
Drake london is pretty good. Atlanta needs consistent QB play to get the most out of him and Kyle pitts..
Good points, the other difference is Tate is 6’2, 194. Duff’s frame will earn him some leeway on his 40
Yeah, the more I think about it the more I believe Duff running in the low 4.5s would make the 1st round pretty likely for him.