2019 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | Stanford | WR

WorldWide Rams

Ed “Pi Double i” Henderson

​J.j. arcega - whiteside
WR

HOMETOWN              |            CLASS
inman, sc                 |            junior (RS)
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DRAFT YR:  2019     COMBINE INVITE: YES


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Player Bio: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was born in Zaragoza, Spain, to Joaquin Arcega and Valorie Whiteside and at the age of six, his family moved to South Carolina. His mother played college basketball at Appalachian State and professionally overseas in Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy. His father played professionally overseas in Spain. Arcega-Whiteside has the pedigree of athletes in the family as his uncles  Fernando, and Jose Arcega, both played basketball for Spain in the 1984 Summer Olympics. His cousin Taylor Sowell played football at Duke, and Gaila Proctor played volleyball at Clemson University. Arcega-Whiteside prepped at Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina, where he was a 2015 Parade First Team All-American. He became Dorman's career leader with 207 receptions, 3,779 receiving yards, and 38 touchdowns. As a senior, he set a school record in receptions with 108 receptions, 1,824 receiving yards, and 20 touchdowns. As a junior, he had over 1,500 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns.  Aside to playing football, he lettered in basketball and track. He was a 2014 McDonald’s All-America nominee in basketball, and All-State in track placing fourth in the 100 meters. Arcega-Whiteside took his talent west to Stanford University as he had one remarkable career. Against a San Diego St defense, he had a career day with six receptions for 226 yards and three touchdowns.
Accolades 
2018 Biletnikoff Award semifinalist
2018 All-Pac-12 Second Team
2017 All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week
Tied 41-year-old school record with 14 touchdown catches in 2018
Finished second in school history with 28 career receiving touchdowns
Finished third in school history with nine career 100-yard receiving games
Finished 10th in school history with 16.44 yards per reception (career)
Finished 12th in school history with 2,219 career receiving yards
Finished 18th in school history with 135 career reception

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
Wide Receiver
SCHOOL:  stanford      |      CONFERENCE:  pac 12      
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:  6-2  / 225 LB         ARMS:33 1/4"          HANDS: 9 1/2"       40: 4.60         

COMBINE RESULTS (Did not participate)
BENCH |   40 YD DASH  |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE
​   N/A     |          N/A          |              N/A              |            N/A         |             N/A            |             N/A              |             N/A

PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH |   40 YD DASH  |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE 
​    N/A     |         4.49          |          29 1/4"            |           118"         |            N/A            |               N/A             |             N/A

Game Film
#19 J.J. Arcega-whiteside vs. San diego st (2018)

Strengths: A physical route runner with the strength to win in the contact window. The Ability to releases against press coverage's. Has fast feet with short bust to clear defensive backs with good use of his hands. Ability to come out of his stance directly get square while managing to position his frame. He has perfect contact balance and body control in all phases as a runner, blocker and at the catch locality. Grip strength in his hands is outstanding. The ability to play the slot or outside receiving positions. Has the known technique as a route runner, and while he has some physical limitations, he has polished nearly all other aspects in this area. Ability to win the 50/50 balls vertically. Excellent shielding his body against the defender on back shoulder passes or positioning for the ball.

Weaknesses: Requires a burst at the top of routes and has simple overall route separation. Needs to reduce throttle down of extra steps on horizontal breaking routes. Not explosive off the line of scrimmage and has some problems reducing covered area.  Is not a burner but has ball tracking skills and ability to position his frame to enable him to win vertically. Not a threat to just run by coverage. At the next level, will needs to improve the ability to sustain his blocks by fitting his hands, and staying square by keeping his legs moving. Unpromising to be a productive deep threat in the NFL but will be a productive receiver in the short and intermediate routes.

Draft Grade: 5.78

Draft Projection:  2nd Round

Does He Fit?: Yes, he can be a productive possession receiver or red zone targeting receiver. Basketball experience shows up well while positioning for the ball in the air. Possible upside to him with Josh Reynolds, however more the physical receiver needed to get down the field.

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​NFL Comparison: ​Ashlon Jeffries

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