Dynasty Analysis
Cole Payton took a big step forward in 2025 when he finally got the keys to the offense full-time.
He finished the season completing 71.9% of his passes for 2,719 yards, with a 16-to-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio. On top of that, he averaged 12.1 yards per attempt, which tells you he wasn’t just taking easy throws. He was pushing the ball downfield.
What really adds to his profile is what he can do with his legs. He added 777 rushing yards, which shows he’s not just mobile; he’s a real part of the run game.
This was a big jump for him, especially after being used more in a limited role earlier in his career. In 2025, he showed he can handle being the guy.
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When you’re scouting a quarterback, it’s not about what happened. It’s about why it happened. And with Cole Payton, the traits are what stand out.
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Emmett Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming the 6th running back and 161st overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Emmett Johnson took over the Nebraska backfield in 2025 and didn’t look back. He handled a big workload and produced at a high level, finishing with 1,451 rushing yards on 251 carries (5.8 YPC) and 15 touchdowns.
What really stands out is how much he improved over time. His efficiency got better every year, and by his final season, he was clearly the engine of that offense.
He also brought real value in the passing game with 46 catches for 370 yards, and his 15.9% target share shows he wasn’t just a checkdown option. He was a legit part of the offense.
He may not have the typical “bell-cow” size, but the production and usage say this is a player who can handle volume and make an impact in multiple ways.
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Michael Trigg signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) following the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Michael Trigg was a big part of the Baylor offense in 2025 and produced like one of the top tight ends in the country.
He finished with 50 catches for 694 yards and 6 touchdowns, which had him near the top of the position in multiple categories. What stands out is how he was used. This wasn’t just short routes and dump-offs.
Trigg’s 13.9 yards per reception highlights his role as a consistent downfield threat, showing he isn’t just a short-yardage safety valve but a player capable of picking up significant chunks of yardage on every catch. On top of that, he forced 17 missed tackles, which tells you he can do something with the ball after the catch.
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Kaytron Allen was drafted by the Washington Commanders, becoming the ninth running back and 187th overall player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Despite having to deal with Nicholas Singleton in the same backfield, Kaytron Allen stayed four seasons at Penn State. Not only that, but he thrived, eventually taking over the lion’s share of the work. After productive freshman and sophomore campaigns, Allen really exploded over his final two seasons, rushing for 2,411 yards and 23 touchdowns in that span.
What’s impressive about Allen is that he increased his rushing yardage in each season. In doing that, he leaves as the program’s all-time leading rusher. Pretty extraordinary when you think about all the excellent backs that went to school there. Through the air, Allen isn’t agile enough to pick up large chunks, but he does have decent hands for a larger back and reeled in 70 receptions for 490 yards during his collegiate career.
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eth McGowan was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, becoming the 12th running back and 237th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Seth McGowan stepped into a lead role at Kentucky in 2025 and handled it like a true workhorse.
He finished with 725 rushing yards on 165 carries (4.4 YPC) and 12 touchdowns, showing he could carry the load and still be a scoring threat.
The yards per carry dipped a bit compared to what you might want to see, but context matters. He was doing it in the SEC against better competition and still found the end zone consistently.
He also brought something in the passing game with a 7.7% target share, which shows he wasn’t just a two-down back. He was part of the offense in multiple ways.
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Bryce Lance was drafted by the New Orleans Saints, becoming the 19th wide receiver and 136th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Bryce Lance did not come into college as a guy everyone was talking about right away, but once he got his chance, he made it count.
After barely seeing the field early in his career, Lance put together back-to-back strong seasons at North Dakota State. In 2024, he posted 75 catches for 1,071 yards and 17 touchdowns. Then in 2025, he followed that up with 51 catches for 1,079 yards and 8 touchdowns, while averaging a big-time 21.2 yards per catch.
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Coming out of high school, Oscar Delp was the No. 1 tight end prospect in the country. He had offers galore, but stayed close to home and went to Georgia. His first two seasons were spent behind Brock Bowers, but his best statistical season came as a sophomore. That year, he reeled in 24 catches for 284 yards and three touchdowns.
Overall, Delp finished his collegiate career with 70 receptions for 854 yards and nine scores. The limited production is a bit of a concern. That said, we learned at the NFL Combine that Delp played most of his senior year with a foot fracture. Despite the injury, he showed his toughness by playing in all 14 games.
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Oscar Delp has acceleration and speed that jumps off the screen. He has a quick burst off the line, using that to get to the second level in a hurry. His speed is also unfair for linebackers trying to cover him. Delp can blow past them down the seam and get deep like few at his position can. He’s also versatile enough that he can be lined up all over the formation, helping create chaos and mismatches.
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h1>Ted Hurst | Georgia State | 6’4”, 206 lbs | Jul 2, 2004 (21 years old)
Ted Hurst was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming the 15th wide receiver and 84th overall player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Despite prototypical size for a receiver, Ted Hurst was a zero-star recruit coming out of high school. He went to the only school that offered him a spot: Valdosta State. There, he caught 60 passes, topped 1,000 yards, and scored 10 touchdowns across two seasons.
Ahead of his junior year, Hurst transferred to Georgia State and started to get noticed. He broke the school record with nine receiving touchdowns in his first season with the Panthers. As a senior, he hauled in 71 receptions for 1,004 yards and end zone trips. Those numbers earned him First-Team All-Sun Belt honors.
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Standing at 6’4”, Hurst has great size and knows how to weaponize it. He uses his frame to box out smaller cornerbacks and win contest-catch situations, particularly in the end zone on fade routes. He has strong hands, plucking the ball out of the air with ease. But he’s not just a big-bodied boundary guy. Hurst also possesses a quick first step and has the top-end acceleration to blow past defenders on vertical routes.
For weaknesses, his release package does need some work. Hurst relies too heavily on his footwork, with minimal hand usage. He’ll need to develop that better to avoid getting bogged down in his release. And while he was listed at 185 in college, Hurst did himself a favor and bulked up some to combat press coverage in the pros. At the NFL Combine, he weighed in at 206 pounds, which I’d like to see him stay at to deal with bigger, stronger NFL corners.
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Sarratt attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. He originally attended Colonial Forge High School before transferring to Saint Frances during his senior year. He committed to play college football at Saint Francis University
Saint Francis
As a freshman, Sarratt totaled 42 receptions for 700 yards and 13 touchdowns. Following the conclusion of the season, he entered the transfer portal.
James Madison
Sarratt transferred to James Madison University, emerging as the team’s leading receiver. He finished his sophomore campaign recording 82 receptions for 1,191 yards and nine total touchdowns, while being named to the first-team All-Sun Belt. Following the conclusion of the season, Sarratt entered the transfer portal for a second time.
Indiana
On January 4, 2024, Sarratt announced that he would be transferring to Indiana University Bloomington to play for the Indiana Hoosiers. In his first season with the Hoosiers, he recorded 53 receptions for 957 yards and eight touchdowns and was named to the third-team All-Big Ten.
Sarratt returned to Indiana for the 2025 season. He scored three touchdowns in the Hoosiers’ 56–9 win against the Kennesaw State Owls. He caught the game-winning touchdown, a 49-yard pass, with 88 seconds left in Indiana’s win against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sarratt caught eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown in an upset win against the Oregon Ducks. He suffered a hamstring injury early in the game against the Maryland Terrapins and missed the following two games. He was named second-team All-Big Ten for the 2025 season
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In 2025, Klare earned First-team All Big Ten and was named to the Mackey Award Watch (nation’s top TE) list. Klare is projected to be a 3rd-round selection by NFL Mock Draft Database, and Lance Zierlein has a player comparison of Brenton Strange.
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STRENGTHS
Klare is a very athletic, pass-catching tight end capable of earning volume targets at the next level. He has the full route tree and the ability to generate separation across the field. Klare is best from the slot but can widen in appropriate matchup situations. You can tell by watching his tape how loose and athletic he moves, and he has the speed to run past safeties on vertical routes and is able to adjust routes at a high rate of speed. Most impressively, he rarely leaves yards on the field because of his run-after-catch ability. As this past season went on, you could tell he improved his body control and fit accurately on lead pulls. Based on talent, Klare has a chance to inject life into an offense looking for mismatches.
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Carson Beck was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, becoming the 3rd quarterback and 65th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Carson Beck brought experience and production with him to Miami, and he delivered in 2025.
He threw for 3,813 yards and 30 touchdowns, while completing 72.4% of his passes. That’s high-level efficiency, especially with 468 attempts, which shows he was carrying a real workload.
The 8.2 yards per attempt tells you he wasn’t just living off short throws either. He was pushing the ball when needed and keeping the offense moving.
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Catch Radius & Size: At 6’4″, Lane uses his long frame to excel at high-pointing the ball and shielding defenders.
Contested Catch Specialist: He has strong hands and demonstrates elite focus to secure catches in traffic, often acting as a reliable red-zone threat.
Body Control & Tracking: Lane possesses excellent body control to adjust to inaccurate passes, often relying on “basketball player” style leaping ability.
Route Running Nuance: He shows “suddenness” and cleverness in his routes, specifically on double moves.
Football Intelligence: He understands how to find voids in zone coverage and is considered a highly coachable, high-effort player.
WEAKNESSES
Separation and Speed: Lane lacks true, blazing vertical speed, which may limit his ability to create consistent separation against top-tier NFL cornerbacks.
Yards After Catch (YAC): He is not a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands, often failing to create extra yardage after the initial catch.
Press Coverage Issues: His leaner frame can lead to struggles against physical cornerbacks who get hands on him at the line of scrimmage.
Consistency: He has had issues with concentration drops.
Route Tree Limitations: Earlier in his career, he operated in a limited route tree, which sometimes forced him to rely on contested catches rather than open space.
ATHLETIC TESTING
Lane tested fairly well at the NFL Combine. He ran a 4.47 40, had a vertical jump of 40 inches, and had a broad jump of 129 inches.
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Germie Bernard was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the 8th wide receiver and 47th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Germie Bernard became a big part of the Alabama passing game in 2025 and showed he could handle real volume in a loaded offense.
He finished with 64 catches for 862 yards and 7 touchdowns, while averaging 13.5 yards per catch. His 21.2% target share also stands out because it shows he was not just a role player. He was someone the offense leaned on.
That matters at Alabama because you are not getting fed unless you earn it.
He may not have the biggest raw numbers in the class, but the production is strong when you factor in the level of competition and the offense he was playing in.
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Germie Bernard wins with polish.
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De’Zhaun Stribling was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, becoming the 6th wide receiver and 33rd overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Stribling was a five-year player in college, starting his career at Washington State, where he played his first two seasons. Stribling was a Year 1 producer, nearly hitting 500 receiving yards and five touchdowns as a true freshman.
He failed to take that next step forward with the Cougars in his sophomore season, transferring to Oklahoma State for the 2023-24 season. He suffered a wrist injury in his first year at Stillwater and missed all but four games that season, ultimately electing to redshirt.
Stribling broke out in Year 4 as a redshirt junior for the Cowboys, hauling in 52 receptions for 882 yards and six touchdowns. He posted an impressive 25.5% target rate and 2.44 yards per route run that season, both career bests for the young man.
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Omar Cooper Jr. |Indiana |6’0, 199 lbs | 22 Years Old
Omar Cooper Jr. was drafted by the N.Y. Jets, becoming the 5th wide receiver and 30th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Omar Cooper Jr. took a real jump in 2025 and showed he could be more than just a piece of the offense. He became a true go-to target for Indiana and produced like it.
He finished with 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, and what really stands out is how efficiently he was doing it. His 81.4% catch rate is strong, and his 21.3% target share shows the offense trusted him in a big way.
This was not just a guy catching a few schemed-up touches. He was a major part of the passing game and delivered week after week.
The touchdown jump also matters. Finding the end zone 13 times tells you he knows how to get open when the field gets tight and the windows get smaller.
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Omar Cooper Jr. is a big, powerful athlete who plays with a “bully” mentality.
The first thing that jumps out is his initial burst. He has a serious gear right at the start of the play that catches defenders off guard, helping him get downfield in a hurry. While he’s explosive in a straight line, he can look a bit “clunky” or stiff when he has to make sharp turns. He doesn’t always have that smooth, fluid movement you see from smaller guys, but he makes up for it with raw strength.
He plays much bigger than his 6’0″ frame. He’s an explosive leaper who loves to go up and grab the ball out of the air at its highest point. He is extremely comfortable catching the ball while being hit, using his strong hands and sturdy frame to shield defenders away. For a quarterback, he’s a great target because he makes the “throwing window” feel much larger than it actually is.
After the catch, he’s a handful. He runs like a rugged ball carrier, often bouncing off multiple tacklers and fighting for every extra inch. He isn’t just looking to get out of bounds; he’s looking to punish defenders in the open field.
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Ty Simpson enters the NFL as a developmental quarterback prospect after being selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Prior to 2025, Simpson did not see much meaningful game action, mostly playing mop-up or relief duties.
In his 2025 season, his first as Alabama’s starter, Simpson completed 305-of-473 passes (64.5%) for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions across 15 games. He added 93 rushing yards and 2 scores on the ground, but does not profile as a dual-threat for the pros.
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Simpson operates with excellent rhythm and shows the ability to throw with anticipation, particularly on intermediate routes over the middle. He displays a high football IQ, comfortable navigating complex protections and identifying blitzers pre-snap. While not a dynamic run-threat, he is athletic enough to extend plays and maneuver the pocket to create passing lanes. Despite his strong start to the 2025 season, Simpson’s play toward the end of the season revealed developmental hurdles that NFL coaching will need to address. He displayed a tendency to hold the ball too long, leading to an 18.3% pressure-to-sack rate, which resulted in him taking unnecessary hits rather than utilizing his check-downs or throwing the ball away, and led to overall decreased efficiency. Additionally, his deep-ball accuracy remained inconsistent, and he will need to improve his ability to scan the entire field when his primary progression is taken away by sophisticated zone coverages.
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Carnell Tate was a 3-year player for The Ohio State Buckeyes and was a starter in both 2024 and 2025. He steadily improved his production with each passing season. His freshman season saw him catch 18 passes for 264 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive season came as a senior, where he caught 51 balls for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns. He played alongside multiple highly-touted receivers throughout his time at Ohio State, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith, which meant that he was never the primary target for the Buckeyes. Even still, it should be noted that he managed to produce great numbers despite being the team’s secondary target which could indicate that he can take on a larger role at the next level.
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Carnell Tate might be the most fluid mover at the wide receiver position in this draft class. He is not an elite athlete, nor is he going to blow you away with speed, but he is an extremely polished route runner and technically sound receiver who wins with body control, precision and an adept understanding of the opposing defensive coverages. He has a knack for winning 50/50 scenarios and will allow his quarterback to trust him even if he isn’t creating obvious separation. His game at the next level will largely be predicated on scheme. If he is deployed on the outside to win deep or is asked to win consistently against press coverage he will struggle. His strengths are in finding the soft spots in zone coverages and in the short and intermediate sections of the field.
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h2>Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | 6’3”, 241 lbs | Mar 4, 2005 (21 years)
Kenyon Sadiq was drafted by the New York Jets, becoming the 1st tight end and 16th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
| Year | Games Played | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Yards/Catch | TD’s |
| 2023 (Oregon) | 14 | 5 | 24 | 4.80 | 1 |
| 2024 (Oregon) | 14 | 24 | 308 | 12.80 | 2 |
| 2025 (Oregon) | 14 | 51 | 560 | 11.00 | 8 |
*Statistics Pulled from Sports Reference*
In 2025, Sadiq won many accolades. Notably, he was a Second-team Associated Press All-American, Big Ten Conference TE of the Year, and first-team All-Big Ten. Most impressively, he was a finalist for the John Mackey Award (nation’s top TE). Statistically, Sadiq led FBS TE’s with 8 receiving touchdowns and set an Oregon school record for TEs with 51 receptions. Sadiq is projected to be a 1st-round selection by NFL Mock Draft Database, and Lance Zierlein has a player comparison of Trey McBride.
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STRENGTHS
Sadiq wows you with his athletics, but he’s also a very versatile tight end with a polished and robust route tree. He gets in and out of his breaks with very good snap and separation and owns man coverage. Sadiq is also very agile and has great acceleration after the catch, as showcased by his 4.29 40-yard time during the NFL Combine. Most impressively, he’s handled his run blocks with proper positioning and base width. Overall, he’s able to make things easier for play-callers and quarterbacks moving the ball downfield. He has the body control and impressive hand strength to win contested catches.
WEAKNESSES
The first noticeable red flag with Sadiq is that even though he has the frame to be a very solid blocker, he’s just adequate, as he gives good effort. He will occasionally also allow balls to hit the ground on lower difficulty plays and shows inconsistent catch focus on throws above his numbers. Edge rushers also play across his face when he’s based up, and he needs to avoid leaning as a point-of-attack blocker. All of these are things he can clean up with further commitment and development.
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KC Concepcion began his career playing for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, where he quickly showed off his talent with 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns while also running the ball 41 times for 320 yards. It was one of the more impressive freshman seasons that we have seen in recent memory, though much of his production was manufactured closer to the line of scrimmage. He saw considerable regression in 2024 during his sophomore season, catching only 53 balls for 460 yards and 6 touchdowns in nearly an equivalent amount of games. There are some questions as to whether the offense and quarterback were simply too poor to get him the ball that season, or if he was experiencing a sophomore slump after teams had some film on him.
Concepcion bet on himself, however, and transferred to Texas A&M for his third and final season of college football. He put together arguably his best season with the Aggies and showed improvements in his skill set that were encouraging, leading up to his jump to the NFL. He caught 61 balls for 919 yards and 9 touchdowns, which led the SEC. His 15.1 Y/R was also the best of his college career.
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The first thing that jumps off the screen when you turn on the tape for KC Concepcion is his natural explosive ability and knack for creating separation in the short and intermediate parts of the field. He is a friendly target for his quarterback due to the ease with which he gains separation at the break point of his routes. Between his time with NC State and Texas A&M, he showed versatility in lining up both outside and in the slot, along with out of the backfield. He is a player who you just put the ball in his hands and watch him go to work, and a creative offensive playcaller will have a field day.
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Lemon began his college career as a highly touted recruit who had the ability on both sides of the ball. After an underwhelming Freshman year, questions were raised if he would be converted to CB full time. Lemon took a major step forward with a productive Sophomore year.
A Biletnikoff Award winner, Lemon finished his 2025 campaign with 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was arguably the most efficient receiver in the Big Ten, particularly against zone coverage, where he posted an elite 90.1 PFF grade.
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Lemon wins with nuanced footwork and a “fearless” approach between the hashes and excels in yards after the catch. He is highly skilled at manipulating defensive leverage, using subtle cuts to create separation that his long speed alone would not generate. His soft hands and ability to fight for the ball in contested situations make him a reliable chain-mover on 3rd downs and a safety net for his QB.
Makai Lemon | USC Football Career Highlights
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ATHLETIC TESTING
Lemon did not participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, but reportedly ran a 4.46-4.53 forty yard dash during his Pro Day.
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In 2025, Brazzell led the SEC in receiving yards (1,017) and receiving touchdowns (9). He recorded four 100-yard games, including an impressive 177-yard, 3-touchdown performance against Georgia. Brazell was a Third-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-SEC and was a semifinalist for both the Biletnikoff Award (top WR) and Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. Brazzell is projected to be a 2nd-round selection by NFL Mock Draft Database, and Lance Zierlein has a player comparison of Christian Watson.
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STRENGTHS
Brazzell is a “Z” receiver with the ability to create downfield and create more explosive plays outside. In 2025, you can see on tape that the game slowed down for him, and he’s very good at using his length and body control to capture air space against defenders. He builds up speed extremely well with his long strides and dominates on jump balls with his size and body control. On the field, he looks like a quarterback’s best friend with his big hands and wide catch radius. His intermediate breaks became more disguised and crisp this past season as he showed adequate hip drop and footwork for this tall center of gravity. His footwork on boundary catches is polished and is pro-ready. He adds an immediate vertical dimension that can loosen defenses, and his dynamic playmaking ability is a real threat.
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