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Mucky Tundra
Honored Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2013
Posts: 7,726
Mucky Tundra
Honored Member
Joined:Jan 11, 2013
Posts:7,726
Grant DuBose
Player Bio
DuBose helped his Park Crossing High School football team win four regional championships in the Montgomery, Alabama, area before going to Miles College. He played in 10 games as a reserve in 2019 (8-104-13.0, one TD) and the school did not play football in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, so he worked three jobs. Charlotte quarterback James Foster, who also grew up in Montgomery, encouraged DuBose to try out for the 49ers in the summer of 2021. In his first year with Charlotte, he led the team with 62 receptions, 892 receiving yards (14.4 per) and six receiving touchdowns in 12 starts. DuBose topped Charlotte with 63 receptions in 2022 (787 yards, 12.4) and scored a team-high nine TDs in 12 games (11 starts), receiving second-team All-Conference USA accolades. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Raw receiving prospect with just two years of major college experience under his belt. DuBose possesses NFL size with an expansive catch radius. He’s talented at winning fade routes and jump balls, but he struggles to win in the early stages of the route against press and tight man coverage. DuBose is still in the learning stages but already displays some route talent. A lack of separation quickness could make his battle for a roster spot more challenging.
Strengths
Good spatial recognition and route adjustments against zone.
Natural ability to snap off routes at tight angles.
Makes tough catches in the middle of traffic.
Above-average late adjustments on 50/50 balls.
Quick transitions from catch to run.
Weaknesses
Lost battles against South Carolina’s pressing corners.
Lacks variety in his release to slide by press.
Below-average deep speed and separation burst.
Will need to pick up pace as an NFL route runner.
Sees an unusually high number of catch tries contested.
Player Bio
DuBose helped his Park Crossing High School football team win four regional championships in the Montgomery, Alabama, area before going to Miles College. He played in 10 games as a reserve in 2019 (8-104-13.0, one TD) and the school did not play football in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, so he worked three jobs. Charlotte quarterback James Foster, who also grew up in Montgomery, encouraged DuBose to try out for the 49ers in the summer of 2021. In his first year with Charlotte, he led the team with 62 receptions, 892 receiving yards (14.4 per) and six receiving touchdowns in 12 starts. DuBose topped Charlotte with 63 receptions in 2022 (787 yards, 12.4) and scored a team-high nine TDs in 12 games (11 starts), receiving second-team All-Conference USA accolades. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Raw receiving prospect with just two years of major college experience under his belt. DuBose possesses NFL size with an expansive catch radius. He’s talented at winning fade routes and jump balls, but he struggles to win in the early stages of the route against press and tight man coverage. DuBose is still in the learning stages but already displays some route talent. A lack of separation quickness could make his battle for a roster spot more challenging.
Strengths
Good spatial recognition and route adjustments against zone.
Natural ability to snap off routes at tight angles.
Makes tough catches in the middle of traffic.
Above-average late adjustments on 50/50 balls.
Quick transitions from catch to run.
Weaknesses
Lost battles against South Carolina’s pressing corners.
Lacks variety in his release to slide by press.
Below-average deep speed and separation burst.
Will need to pick up pace as an NFL route runner.
Sees an unusually high number of catch tries contested.
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SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
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wpr
Preferred Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2008
Posts: 20,215
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined:Aug 08, 2008
Posts:20,215
I don't mind a WR who is developmental sitting in the 6th or 7th position on the depth chart. In a weak field he may be here in 2023 and gone in 24. Keep churning the bottom of the roster. Someone is going to be a keeper.
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SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
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