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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2011R4 · #111
WR· Round 4

Clyde
Gates.

Clyde Gates
Sickos Grade
57.1/100

Abilene Christian official athletic logoAbilene Christian· 6'0"· 192 lb· 4.31s 40

R4 · #111 · MIA
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

A West Coast timing offense that stresses YAC and quick-hitting screens would be the best fit for Gates given his speed.

Z-receiverSlot WRFlankerReturn specialist
Best role

Gates could contribute as a Day 1 return specialist and eventually develop into a reliable Z-receiver who thrives on manufactured touches.

Wrong fit

A run-heavy, pro-style offense that asks receivers to win consistently on contested catches and deep routes would limit his impact.

Gates' elite speed and quickness make him a valuable asset in schemes that prioritize creating space and getting the ball into his hands in motion.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'0"
Weight
192 lb
40 yd
4.31s
Vertical
40"
Broad
10'11"
Bench
16
Relative Athletic Score
8.06
/10 · official

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.

06Athletic profilevs. WR on Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — positional median (p50)

40 yd
4.31sp50
Vertical
40inp50
Broad jump
131inp50
Three-cone
s
Shuttle
s
Bench
16repp50
08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
3
Career AV
3

Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

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