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49ers: 2017 NFL Draft Mid-Round Prospect — Travin Dural

By Conor McGuire

Oct 3, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Eastern Michigan Eagles defensive back DaQuan Pace (1) is called for pass interference against LSU Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural (83) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Eastern Michigan Eagles defensive back DaQuan Pace (1) is called for pass interference against LSU Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural (83) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural (83) runs away from Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Marcus Ward (8) and defensive back Branden Leston (31) during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Travin Dural (83) runs away from Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Marcus Ward (8) and defensive back Branden Leston (31) during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Travin Dural’s Speed and Quickness

Travis Dural is a burner on the outside, reportedly able to run a sub 4.4 40-yard dash according to folks at LSU.

He has the straight line speed to beat a corner deep at any moment, but also possesses quickness off the line of scrimmage that allows him to beat press coverage.

Long fluid strides make him near impossible to catch in the open field. After seeing his strides it will come as no surprise that he was a track star in high school winning a state title in both the 200-meter and also 4×200, according to his LSU biography.

His quickness is not just limited to his legs, as Dural has elite quickness with his hands that allow him to dominate hand fighting battles in press coverage.

Take a look at what you see in this film below:

Along with his hand-fighting ability, Dural is able to angle his body and be quick with fake jabs to get off press coverage.

Conclusion: His speed and quickness are elite and will help him excel in the NFL and, potentially, with the 49ers.