Jerome Lane
Free Agent
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Declares for 2017 Draft
Lane announced Thursday that he will enter the 2017 NFL Draft, CBS Sports' Dane Brugler reports.
ANALYSIS
The uber-athletic Lane came to Akron as a linebacker in 2014 but converted to wide receiver for his sophomore year. It was a smooth transition for the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder as he led the team in receiving yards with 782 while averaging a whopping 20.05 yards per reception. He continued to progress as a junior, reeling in 62 receptions while serving as the team's primary deep threat. Given that he has only played receiver full-time for two years at the collegiate level, he'll likely be considered a bit raw coming into the next level. However, Lane has shown the tools to be an NFL receiver and his big frame makes him an intriguing prospect heading into draft season.
The uber-athletic Lane came to Akron as a linebacker in 2014 but converted to wide receiver for his sophomore year. It was a smooth transition for the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder as he led the team in receiving yards with 782 while averaging a whopping 20.05 yards per reception. He continued to progress as a junior, reeling in 62 receptions while serving as the team's primary deep threat. Given that he has only played receiver full-time for two years at the collegiate level, he'll likely be considered a bit raw coming into the next level. However, Lane has shown the tools to be an NFL receiver and his big frame makes him an intriguing prospect heading into draft season.
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2016
2015
2016 Fantasy Outlook
It's too bad Akron's passing game isn't more prolific, because Lane (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) has the size and athleticism to produce efficiently. He caught 39 passes for 782 yards and eight touchdowns last year, showing the ability to do significant damage even with a light workload. He should be able to outdo those numbers in 2016 as long as quarterback Tommy Woodson stays upright.
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Catches four passes vs. Ohio
Lane had four catches for 55 yards Tuesday night against Ohio.
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Catches five passes vs. Bowling Green
Lane had five receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown against Bowling Green on Wednesday night.
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Catches six passes vs. Toledo
Lane had six receptions for 177 yards, including a 91-yard touchdown, Tuesday night against Toledo.
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Catches four passes vs. Buffalo
Lane had four receptions for 40 yards Thursday night against Buffalo.
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Catches seven passes vs. Ball State
Lane had seven receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Ball State.
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