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Pros: Avant has fine hands and runs precise routes. He releases quickly from the line with the ability to beat the jam. He has shown the ability to make both the big play and the acrobatic catch and ranks with the most developed receivers in this draft class. He has fine body control and leaping ability that uses his strong frame to outmuscle man coverage. He is a well-built receiver with the ability to make plays after the catch. He combines both good functional strength and the quickness to defeat the bump-and-run and stay on his routes. He is especially effective running the crossing pattern, showing both power and elusiveness as a runner to make yardage. He wastes little motion as a route runner and retains his speed well with the uncanny ability to track the deep ball and make the big play. He is a good leaper is especially dangerous in the red zone. His ability to go over the middle is good with the toughness to take a hit. He is an aggressive blocker who grades out high in that area and has been a key downfield performer. Cons: He is not a legitimate speedster. Numbers: As a senior, he caught 82 passes for 1,007 yards, eight touchdowns and a 12.3 yard average. At the combine, he had a 37” vertical jump, 10’3” broad jump and did 20 reps of the 225-pound bench press. He did not run but did very well in the passing drills.

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