Scouting Journals for Drake Mikkelsen

Plays as a big split end in high school. Outstanding ball skills and ability to make contested catches — this is both in 50-50 situations but also on routes over the middle where he is running into traffic. Plays basketball and runs track and that athleticism and body control translates to the football field. Shows some ability after the catch to make defenders miss and pull away. Has to keep working on his route running and will need to add weight to move towards tight end in college but we view him as best suited for a flex or Y-TE type role that would have him split at times and in the slot at times.