Any idea on Barkate’s ….

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Ability to separate >>> straight line speed.

Barkate isn't slow, but he's not a pure speed guy. But he's excellent at maintaining his speed through his breaks.

Jacobs and Vaughn are both plenty fast.

Correct. Look at guys like Puka Nacua, or Cooper Kupp where their 40 times we’re not good at all, but they are always open. (Kupp in his prime I mean)

I’m not saying this kid is them but affirming your statement that the ability to separate is not predicated on speed
 
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Seems slow
 
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Speed/40 times? We know he was Mensah’s favorite target at Duke but is he like Restrepo- good route runner not so much a speedster?
Remember Jerry Rice? He was a 4.71 forty guy ... that worked his *** off, ran perfect routes, excelled at contested catches, and LEARNED how to get separation. Barkate is similar in that regard ... he runs "smart" and knows how to use his skills. Pure speed? He has been clocked between 4.56 - 4.67 from all that I have seen in a casual search. BUT he runs "smart" and works his *** off, with the result that he was one of the THE top WR's in the country in 2025 and was wanted by many when he entered the portal (including ND). Lucky to have the man.
 
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