Commit Video Breakdown: WR Zach Farrar

Oklahoma earned some much needed help with their second wide receiver commitment in the class of 2016, as Southlake (Texas) Carroll wide receiver Zach Farrar pledged to the Sooners on Sunday.

Farrar has a long and lean frame that provides his quarterback with a wide catching radius and does a nice job using his body to shield defenders and make catches in traffic. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder may not be the most explosive receiver, but he has above average agility and speed for a guy his size. He’s also a quarterback’s best friend, as Farrar is competitive to the ball to ensure nobody other than himself is coming down with it.

The Sooners and wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons are landing themselves just a solid and well-rounded receiver. One thing that may not be appreciated enough about Farrar is his ability to run sharp routes and manipulate defenders with a small number of steps.

Watch as Farrar makes a slight movement inside to force his man in coverage to move towards the hash just slightly, which allows the tall receiver to make an athletic cut back towards the sideline. A more well-timed throw probably results in a touchdown.

While this play further highlights Farrar’s ball skills, what I love is his initial move against the tight coverage to give himself, and his quarterback, space along the sideline to make this throw. It’s what allows Farrar to have the room to make the touchdown reception despite a slightly inaccurate throw.

Farrar completes his arsenal with deceptive long speed. He’s definitely a guy that will take the top off defenses if you attempt to cover him without safety help. The off coverage is an opportunity for the long-legged receiver to build up a head of steam that the shorter corner cannot keep up with.

In essence, Zach Farrar is a prospect with a very high floor that you can trust to come in with all the tools necessary to play wide receiver at the next level. He also fits in with what the Sooners have been bringing in at wide receiver lately. While not exactly the same, think of a blend between A.D. Miller’s length and Jordan Smallwood’s physicality.