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Add Penny Hart to the list of potential slot receivers at the next level. Undersized at 5-foot-8, Hart put together a pair of 1,000 season in his four-year career, sandwiched around an injury-riddled 2016 and preceding a slightly-disappointing senior campaign where QBs struggled to get him the ball. Hart finished his career with 19 touchdowns but only two his final season. He also finished his career with 26 drops, giving him one of the highest drop rates in the nation.
Hart performed well when invited to the Senior Bowl but did not receive a combine invite and struggled at his Pro Day with a 4.65 40. Capable on kick and punt return. Does not have size, measurables, analytics or level of college competition in his favor but could still settle into a niche in the right situation.
Size
5-8, 180 pounds
Combine notables
DNP
What the analysts say
“Smallish slot receiver who pairs good play speed with above-average quickness out of his breaks. Tape showed his lack of senior production was mostly due to inaccurate throws and that notion was backed up by strong practices during Senior Bowl week. Hart’s size and limited catch radius will require an accurate passer, but his speed and suddenness paired with his return value could make him a Day 3 draft selection.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
“Hart has impressive career production and versatility, which landed him a Senior Bowl invite. He projects as a natural slot receiver in the NFL, with potential value as a kick and punt returner. Those aspects of his game increase his chances of sticking on a roster, which could allow him to develop in other areas (strength, blocking). Don’t be surprised if an NFL team takes a chance on Hart on day 3 of the NFL Draft.” – Brad Kelly, The Draft Network
What PFF says
-65th in yards per route run
-126th in drop rate (10.9 percent)
-69th in slot yards
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