Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2023R5 · #159
WR· Round 5
Dontayvion
Wicks.
Sickos Grade
55.1/100
WR· Round 5· Contested-catch specialist with a physical frame and impressive high-point ability
Dontayvion
Wicks.
Virginia· 6'1"· 206 lb· 4.62s 40
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8733
National · #677HS class · 2019Plaquemine, LA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R5 · #159 · GNB
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
West Coast timing offense built on rhythm throws and YAC, often utilizing bunch formations and motion to create leverage.
X receiverBoundary WRFlanker
Best role
Wicks has the potential to develop into a reliable Z or X receiver, specializing in contested catches and chain-moving plays.
Wrong fit
An Air Raid offense that prioritizes speed and immediate separation on every route would minimize his effectiveness.
His size and ball skills are an asset in contested situations, making him a valuable target in a system that emphasizes precise route-running and YAC.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'1"
Weight
206 lb
40 yd
4.62s
Vertical
39"
Broad
10'10"
06Athletic profilevs. WR on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.62sp50
- Vertical
- 39inp50
- Broad jump
- 130inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- —rep
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Virginia | 10 | 3 | 61 | 1 |
| 2021 | Virginia | 12 | 57 | 1203 | 9 |
| 2022 | Virginia | 8 | 30 | 430 | 2 |
| Career | — | 30 | 90 | 1694 | 12 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
/ Usage share, 2022
12.7%of team plays
97 percentile at positionVirginiaPass plays · 23.5%Run plays · 0.4%Third down · 14.0%Passing downs · 15.1%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
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