Cecil Shorts is a 6'0", 205-pound wide receiver out of Mount Union, a Division III school (the same school that produced Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon).
Shorts' 2010 numbers were outstanding—he caught 63 passes for 1,106 yards, his third straight 1,000 yard season. He's also a threat in the return game—Shorts averaged 16.1 yards per punt return, 22.8 yard per kick return, and tallied three special teams touchdowns.
In many ways, Shorts is very similar to Pierre Garcon—speedy, shifty, and sure-handed. Although there is one glaring difference—Shorts was originally recruited as a quarterback and has proven to be more than capable of running the wildcat. He rushed for over 100 yards in each of his seasons at Mount Union.
While Shorts is quick (4.5 40-yard dash) and strong for his position (21 reps of 225 bench press), he gets bumped off of routes easily by big, physical corners. He also didn't really play against elite competition at Mount Union. But I'm sure people said the exact same thing about Pierre Garcon, and he's done pretty well for himself in the NFL.
From CBSSports.com:
"Strengths: Very good quickness off the line and elusiveness in the open field after the catch. Lines up outside, in motion and in the slot. Makes the tough catch look easy and turns the routine grab into long gains. Eats up cushion in a hurry."
"Weaknesses: Must prove he can get off the line and stay in-bounds against physical pro corners if lined up outside. Defenders can knock the ball out of his hands too easily. Lacks great strength to block veteran defensive backs."
Shorts versatility makes this a solid pick for the Jags. He will be able to stretch the defense for Garrard or Gabbert and provide the Jags the option of running the wildcat. Shorts will probably get on the field first as a kick returner
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