TaRon Francis

Twitchy, muscular wide receiver who lives up to his nickname - “Manchild.” Measured at around 6-foot-1, 200 pounds before his senior season. Touts impressive long-speed at his size, running a sub-11.0-second mark in the 100 meters at 200 pounds. Moves with noticeable burst on Friday nights. Bursts off the line to eat up cushions. Showed an improved change of direction in his routes as a senior. Flashes strong hands at the catch point. Can elevate to snag footballs away from his frame and scoop low throws off the ground. Shows very good body control as a tracker and on contested catch targets. Dangerous after the catch with vision and power in the open field. Shows the ability as a return man, running back kicks for touchdowns. Had a very strong senior season, accounting for over 1,100 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns while leading his New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr squad to an undefeated season and state title. Does not have the longest stride. Improvement as a senior gives him the look of an ascending prospect.