Antonio
Brown.
Antonio
Brown.
Central Michigan· 5'10"· 186 lb· 4.56s 40
Pittsburgh often utilized a hybrid West Coast-style offense with elements of vertical passing and a strong emphasis on YAC opportunities.
Year 1 as a dynamic slot receiver and return specialist with a ceiling to develop into a high-volume target and perimeter threat.
Pure vertical deep-threat offenses that exclusively prioritize size and straight-line speed over route running and quickness.
Brown's exceptional route running and ability to create separation, despite average measurables, make him a fit for offenses that value precision and YAC. These were perfectly supported by Pittsburgh's offensive philosophy that combined elements of the West Coast offense, which relies on timing and short-to-intermediate routes, with opportunities for vertical plays and run-after-catch. His dynamic playmaking ability aligned well with a system that aimed to get the ball into the hands of its playmakers in space.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.56sp50
- Vertical
- 33.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 105inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.98sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.18sp50
- Bench
- 13repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Central Michigan | 13 | 98 | 980 | 6 |
| 2008 | Central Michigan | 13 | 93 | 998 | 7 |
| 2009 | Central Michigan | 14 | 110 | 1198 | 9 |
| Career | — | 40 | 301 | 3176 | 22 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.