Former Nevada receivers coach Eric Scott coached Doubs (pronounced dubs) at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles and knew him from Snoop Dogg's Youth Football League. Scott took over recruiting for Nevada in 2017 and made sure to sign Doubs. He returned an 80-yard punt for a touchdown on his first collegiate touch, eventually starting nine of 13 games in his true freshman season (43-562-13.1, two TDs receiving; 1-22-22.0 kick returns; 6-107-17.8, one TD punt returns). Doubs was an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference pick and the team's Most Valuable Player in 2019, leading the squad with 14.8 yards per reception (44-649, four TDs; 8-86-10.8 punt returns in 11 games, eight starts). MWC coaches voted him first-team all-conference in 2020 as he ranked eighth in the FBS with 111.3 receiving yards per game (58-1,002-17.3, nine TDs; 11-100-9.1 punt returns in nine starts). Doubs was a first-team All-MWC selection in 2021, as well, after leading the Wolf Pack with 80 receptions, 1,109 receiving yards (13.9 per catch) and 11 touchdowns while effectively returning punts (12-170-14.2). He opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. -- by Chad Reuter
Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Overview
Will check the boxes for height, weight and speed, but tightness in his lower half limits the upside. Doubs has been a productive, high-volume target with speed to separate deep but he's a linear route-runner who will struggle to elude NFL press and separate from tight man coverage over the first two levels. His toughness, ball skills and special teams potential increase his chances of earning a backup role.Strengths
- Good size/speed combination.
- Posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
- Labeled by scouts as tough and competitive with alpha demeanor.
- Early acceleration to overtake cornerback on go routes.
- Good awareness and footwork near the sideline.
- Catches with sudden, strong hands.
- Able to pluck with extension or make cradle catches in traffic.
- Possesses necessary courage catching in traffic.
- Productive punt returner with gunner potential in the pros.
Weaknesses
- Linear and limited as a route runner.
- Will have trouble releasing past press defenders.
- Runs with upright gait in the drive phase.
- Routes can be redirected and thrown off schedule.
- Tight hips limit separation success from break points.
- Room for improvement with catch focus through contact.
- Below-average run-after-catch talent.
Sources Tell Us
"Watch the Fresno game and you see exactly who he is as a player with his ball skills and competitiveness." -- Scout for AFC team
