Amari Awesome at Clemson Pro-Day - WR works with Miami Coordinator Eric Studesville

By: Hussam Patel

Amari Rodgers was the main guy last season for Trevor Lawrence and the Clemson Tigers. He is built like a pinball; a slot receiver who has the body of a running back, along with excellent balance and great strength that makes him a YAC monster. He used these traits to average 4-5 touches per game in 2020, and utilized his body control, vision and speed to maximize yards after the catch. 

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— Jason Sarney (@OrangeAquaman) March 5, 2021

I need Amari Rodgers with Green Bay next season,

Make it happen @packers pic.twitter.com/0zHf61YL8l

— □□□□ ³³ □ (@GoatAaronJones) March 8, 2021

Rodgers was able to work in every area of the field last season, something he couldn't do in 2018 and 2019. As such, he solidified himself as an intermediate weapon and made spectacular plays down the field. His growth included mastery of the route tree in the slot area, and he’s a bit more consistent catching the ball, except when challenged at the jump point and extended catch radius, where his 5'9 frame becomes evident. 

Amari Rodgers is a big-body slot with speed and reliable hands. Someone you can rely on in short-yardage situations that can also do damage in open field. Another WR that would go much higher in a less-stacked class. pic.twitter.com/XhlnfyHbrp

— #BounceBeatBaby (@NFLMaliik) March 11, 2021

His low center of gravity and excellent balance make him tough to tackle. With his improvement in 2020, his route running is so much better. He's taken control of his speed and takes angles where the defender has to adjust their body to catch up with him, especially on slant and out routes. Most of the receivers in this draft class have the quick burst to create initial separation; Rodgers does too, but he doesn’t have the quick burst to create even more separation after his initial cuts.

Amari Rodgers is going to make whatever team takes him really happy this year.

Being severely undervalued in mocks for god knows what reason, but he is the definition of reliability. Going to be one of those guys that has a 10-year career because of how solid he is in his role. pic.twitter.com/nL8WDWCyK3

— charlie white (@_charliewhite_) March 6, 2021

He relies on his quarterback to throw the ball in time. He will need to clean up his mental drops and work more on the JUGS machine; he has routinely dropped balls that are easily catch-able. At times he makes spectacular catches, and other times the drops are head-scratchers. He will need to be more consistent as a pass catcher to become a massive threat in the slot.

Good to see WR Amari Rodgers willing to take reps in RB position drills. A smart NFL team will take advantage of his versatility. Strong, strong player. pic.twitter.com/URylxMDXCe

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 11, 2021

Prospects Miami could be looking at Clemsons Pro Day

-RB Travis Etienne
-OG Jackson Carman
-WR Amari Rodgers
-WR Cornell Powell

— Hussam Patel (@AirXAlpha1721) March 11, 2021

At his pro day he ran a 4.45 timed 40-yard dash, and even took some snaps at running back. He can be a slot receiver and also work out of the backfield on some special packages, provided his offensive coordinator gets creative with him.