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SkinsFreak
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:46 am Post subject: Wide Receiver Prospects |
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1. DeSean Jackson, Cal - 5'11: Jackson is a sensational playmaker with outstanding speed and burst. The two-time All-America is regarded as the best dual-threat player in the draft, both as an explosive vertical receiver and as a dynamic returner who has a penchant for producing game-changing plays whenever he touches the ball. He should make an immediate impact as a punt returner and develop into a solid complementary receiver on the next level.
2. Mario Manningham, Michigan - 6'0: The Wolverines' savvy playmaker is a sneaky vertical receiver with outstanding athleticism and hands. He surprises defenders with his ability to achieve separation once the ball is in the air. Moreover, his ability to come down with errant throws makes him an attractive option to teams in need of a playmaker. Scouts love his balanced set of skills, and feel that he is ideally suited to be a No. 1 receiver on the next level. If Manningham runs a better-than-expected time at the combine, he will be one of the top receivers taken in the draft.
3. Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma - 6'4: The Sooners' top target is a big, physical receiver with excellent hands. Kelly, who scored 19 touchdowns and averaged over 16 yards per catch during the past two seasons, is a polished route runner who excels at using his size to create space from defenders at the top of routes. As an excellent runner after the catch and courageous receiver over the middle, Kelly is a perfect fit in a West Coast offense. Even with his checkered injury history he'll probably be selected in the first round.
4. Limas Sweed, Texas - 6'5: Sweed has all the physical tools to be a top target on the next level. He overpowers smaller defenders with his strength and has a knack for making acrobatic grabs in traffic. Although he isn't a polished route runner, Sweed's outstanding athleticism allows him to consistently create space from defenders out of breaks. With Sweed possessing all of the attributes of a No. 1 receiver, look for a team to ignore his injury-plagued senior season and select him in the middle of the first round.
5. James Hardy, Indiana - 6'7: The former basketball player brings a rare combination of size and athleticism to the position. At 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, Hardy is a natural match-up nightmare in the red zone, and his ability to score touchdowns (36 career scores) is unmatched by any other receiver in the draft. Though Hardy is raw and unpolished as a route runner, his freakish athleticism and outstanding hands make him an enticing addition to any offense. Expect a team to grab the Plaxico Burress-like talent in the late stages of the first round.
6. Early Doucet, LSU - 6'1: The Tigers' speedster didn't post great production as a senior, but scouts are still enticed by his upside and potential. Doucet is a polished route runner who understands how to get open in traffic. And despite his pedestrian yards per catch average as a senior (9.2), Doucet is a big play threat with the ball in his hands. Look for a team to gamble on Doucet's potential in the early part of the second round. |
Based on the Skins new system, needs and current roster at that position, in my opinion, two players seem to stand out; Sweed and Kelly.
A few videos:
Limas Sweed
Malcolm Kelly
I've recently been in favor of Sweed, but I'm starting to lean towards Kelly. Sweed's wrist injury is a concern and his lack of speed my limit him at the next level. His forty time at the combine will be interesting. I watch a lot of Sooner football because Oklahoma is my dad's alma mater. Malcom Kelly is a heck of a playmaker and is a bit quicker than Sweed. The one thing that elevates Kelly over Sweed is that Kelly has been playing in a West Coast system and excels in that role. That makes him a bit more appealing in my opinion. I don't know a lot about James Hardy but his reported size and athleticism warrant a look.
All of the top prospects are incredible players and it will be interesting to watch their stock rise and fall over the next two months. I'm not suggesting it's an absolute fact the Skins will target a receiver in the first round, but there's more than a reasonable chance and it's worth a look. |
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SKINFAN
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| Whoa, 6'7'' and 6'5'' just looking at this, I think we'd do right with either one. I'm going to do more digging on these two, thanks |
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I think Kelly will be gone before we pick, but there are certainly some intriguing WR candidates who may fall to us, if WR is the route we choose.
I'm still more interested in the idea of d-line, but it's surely about time we had a couple of 80 catch wide receivers on the roster. |
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yupchagee
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| There is a lesser known big WR from Louisville, Mario Urutio. He's 6'6, 200# & a deep threat. He's coming off a year with some injuries & sometimes loses concentration but has huge upside & should be available late in the draft. |
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Countertrey
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| yupchagee wrote: | | There is a lesser known big WR from Louisville, Mario Urutio. He's 6'6, 200# & a deep threat. He's coming off a year with some injuries & sometimes loses concentration but has huge upside & should be available late in the draft. |
It also sounds like he's a threat to break in half every time he has an encounter with Laron Landry in practice! 6'6'' and 200 pounds???????? What's that, a 24 inch waist????? |
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SkinsFreak
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| UK Skins Fan wrote: | | I think Kelly will be gone before we pick, but there are certainly some intriguing WR candidates who may fall to us, if WR is the route we choose. |
That very well may be true. Although, Mike Mayock of the NFLN has Mario Manningham ranked #1, Limas Sweed #2, DeSean Jackson #3, Malcolm Kelly #4 and Early Doucet ranked 5th. Everyone is a bit different on how they rank them. For most teams, guys like Manningham, Jackson and Doucet would be attractive as they are the speedy guys. Sweed and Kelly are the big possession guys and one of those two may slip to late 1st round. |
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| If Hardy runs a decent 40 we should take him. He is a tremendous talent. |
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| I read Kelley won't be running the 40 at the combine due to lingering injury. |
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| I wonder if any of them might fall to the 2nd round. I don't like taking a WR in the 1st round. |
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| Warmother wrote: | | I wonder if any of them might fall to the 2nd round. I don't like taking a WR in the 1st round. |
why? i mean if they have the talent and we're in need of one then why not? its just as big of a risk as taking a D-Lineman. |
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1. Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
Height: 6-4. Weight: 217.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Malcolm Kelly has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Kelly continued to dazzle, as he beat Miami's renowned secondary for four receptions, 102 yards and three scores.
Kelly is currently on pace to improve upon his 2006 season. In his first game of the year, Kelly had four receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He had 62 catches, 993 yards and 10 scores last season. Kelly has a great 40 at his size.
My apologies for leaving Kelly off this list. I'm not sure what happened; I had him here before. Must have erased him by accident.
2. DeSean Jackson, California
Height: 6-0. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
DeSean Jackson has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Jackson snapped out of his early-season slump, catching 11 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns in an upset at Oregon.
Compared to Santana Moss. Returned four punts for touchdowns in 2006. There's talk that Jackson may run a 4.2, which would put him into the top five. He's the same size as Ted Ginn, and could be even faster. Jackson recorded 59 receptions, 1,060 yards and nine scores last year.
3. Early Doucet, LSU (1/24)
Height: 5-11. Weight: 211.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: Top 25 Pick.
With an excellent week of Senior Bowl practice, Early Doucet has emerged as the top senior in the class and a sure-fire first-round pick.
Only one LSU receiver had more than one catch in the team's 45-0 victory over Mississippi State. That would obviously be Doucet, who caught nine passes for 78 yards and a score.
Doucet's speed and explosiveness will have him competing with Mario Manningham and DeSean Jackson to be the top receiver chosen in the 2008 Draft. Doucet was third on the team in receiving yards (772) and second in receptions (59), but he'll be the main guy now that both Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis are in the NFL.
4. Limas Sweed, Texas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 212.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: Top 25 Pick.
I've dropped Sweed a bit because it's quite apparent that his 40 time will really hurt him.
I have a feeling Limas Sweed's stock may slip come Combine time (see 40 time), but the fact remains that he's the top possession receiver in this class. Check out NFL Draft Dog's Scouting Report.
5. James Hardy, Indiana (11/
Height: 6-7. Weight: 220.
40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round: 1-2.
James Hardy has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Caught at least five passes in all but one game starting in October 2006. Had nine receptions for 151 yards and a TD at Purdue.
6. Devin Thomas, Michigan State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 218.
40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Devin Thomas has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
After catching just six passes in 2006, Devin Thomas has registered 75 catches, 1,226 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Where'd he come from? Thomas has a great 40 at his size, and could be drafted in the first round.
7. Mario Manningham, Michigan
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 2.
Mario Manningham has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Dropped numerous passes against Ohio State, lowering his draft stock. He finished with impressive numbers, however (72 catches, 1,174 yards and 12 touchdowns.)
Manningham injured his knee two years ago, but when he played, he was unstoppable. He saved his best performances against Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Ohio State and USC. Despite missing four games, Manningham notched 38 receptions, 703 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006.
8. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Earl Bennett has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Bennett's numbers slipped a bit in 2007, but you can attribute that to horrendous quarterback play. He had 75 catches, 830 yards and five scores.
Bennett managed 82 receptions and 1,146 yards in 2006. Caught 79 passes a year ago as a freshman.
9. Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 220.
40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round: 2-3.
In his first year at Oklahoma State, Adarius Bowman had 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns. Caught 13 passes for 300 yards and four scores against Kansas. If Bowman runs a 4.4, he's definitely going in the top 20.
10. Donnie Avery, Houston
Height: 5-11. Weight: 186.
40 Time: 4.28.
Projected Round: 2-3.
That 40 time is not a joke. Donnie Avery is also more than a return specialist; he caught 57 passes for 852 yards and five touchdowns last year. A product of Houston's system? Perhaps. Avery has to prove himself, but an NFL squad will give the chance because of his 40 time.
11. Lavelle Hawkins, California (1/27)
Height: 5-11. Weight: 187.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Lavelle Hawkins made a great adjustment on the fly, catching an underthrown Chad Henne pass in the end zone at the Senior Bowl. This is just an example of how well Hawkins did all week.
A team player. Hawkins is undersized, but his speed makes up for it. Recorded 705 yards and five scores in 2006. Nate Longshore should be able to turn him into a star this season.
12. Harry Douglas, Louisville
Height: 5-11. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Fumbles and drops. That basically tells the story of Harry Douglas' awful performance at West Virginia. In the biggest game of the year, Douglas came up small.
Harry Douglas is a beast. A week after recording 13 receptions, 223 yards and a score, he had 12 catches, 205 yards and a touchdown against Syracuse.
Is there any doubt Douglas is Brian Brohm's go-to guy? In a loss to Kentucky, Douglas caught 13 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown.
Set a Louisville record with 1,265 receiving yards in 2006. Also had 70 receptions and six touchdowns. He and Mario Urrutia combined for 13 catches in the annual spring game.
13. Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Height: 5-9. Weight: 182.
40 Time: 4.35.
Projected Round: 3.
A return specialist, as you should be able to tell by his exceptional 40. Never had more than 31 receptions in a single season, but could that just be a product of the woeful offense he plays in?
14. Andre Caldwell, Florida
Height: 6-0. Weight: 207.
40 Time: 4.36.
Projected Round: 3-4.
With a new quarterback at the helm, Andre Caldwell managed to secure 52 receptions and 721 yards despite missing three games.
15. D.J. Hall, Alabama
Height: 6-2. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 3-4.
Caught 62 passes for 1,056 yards with an inexperienced quarterback throwing to him. If John Parker Wilson improves, Hall's stock will soar.
16. Paul Hubbard, Wisconsin
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 4.
A nice 40 time to go with his size. The only downside to Paul Hubbard's draft stock right now is that he only had one solid year of production (38 receptions, 627 yards, 5 TDs in 2006). However, Hubbard improved throughout the season, so if he has another dynamic campaign, there's a chance he could sneak into the top 40.
17. Jordy Nelson, Kansas State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: 4.
Jordy Nelson needs to get his 40 time down, but he has certainly established himself as a talent wide out in 2007. He registered three straight 10-plus-catch performances, all for at least 116 yards and a touchdown against Missouri State, Texas and Kansas. Nelson's worst outing, as of Oct. 6, is a 82-yard day against San Jose State.
18. Keenan Burton, Kentucky
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 4.
Keenan Burton caught everything in sight as Kentucky upset Louisville; Burton recorded nine receptions for 99 yards.
Burton had five receptions for 49 yards, but I don't see him winning any jump balls in the NFL. Still a very impressive player, and he is versatile on special teams. -- Matt McGuire.
Sorry for having him so low earlier - a major oversight on my part. If Keenan Burton has another great year and runs well at the Combine, he could sneak into the first round.
Solid kick returner. Caught 77 passes for 1,036 yards and 12 TDs in 2006.
19. Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 4.
Another productive I-AA receiver (61 catches, 1,077 yards, 16 TDs in 2006). However, Jerome Simpson's size and 40 are a bit lacking.
20. Adrian Arrington, Michigan
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
Adrian Arrington has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Arrington improved on his numbers from 2006, notching 67 receptions, 882 yards and eight touchdowns.
Although charges were dropped, Arrington was arrested for domestic assault in the fall. That incident will undoubtedly cause Arrington's stock to slip, as more coaches are paying attention to character. That said, there's no denying Arrington's talents; he caught 40 passes for 544 yards and eight touchdowns in 2006.
21. Steve Johnson, Kentucky
Height: 6-3. Weight: 198.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
With Andre Caldwell getting all of the attention, Steve Johnson quietly garnered 61 receptions, 1,052 yards and 13 touchdowns. With solid speed at his size, Johnson could go in the fourth round or earlier.
22. Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State (1/29)
Height: 5-9. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.33.
Projected Round: 4-5.
Dexter Jackson's undersized, but his performance at the Senior Bowl puts him above guys of similar build, including Dorien Bryant. With a low 4.3, Jackson figures to be drafted as a return specialist as well as a receiver.
23. Dorien Bryant, Purdue (1/27)
Height: 5-9. Weight: 169.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: 5.
A couple of months ago, I heard some people compare Dorien Bryant to Steve Smith - an undersized receiver who would surprise people at the next level. I just don't see it.
An extremely quick receiver and a solid kick-returner. Caught 87 passes for 1,068 yards in 2006.
24. Marcus Monk, Arkansas
Height: 6-6. Weight: 222.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round: 5.
A massive receiver but probably needs to run in the 4.5s. Had 50 receptions and 11 TDs despite playing with the SEC's worst quarterbacking corps.
25. Maurice Purify, Nebraska
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 5.
Maurice Purify may have redeemed himself a bit, catching seven passes for 80 yards against USC.
There's no question that Maurice Purify's talented - he had 34 receptions for 630 yards and seven touchdowns last year - but he's had too many legal incidents the past year for my liking.
26. Darius Reynaud, West Virginia
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 5.
Darius Reynaud has finally emerged as a consistent, lethal option in West Virginia's option. He led the team with 64 catches, 733 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns.
Needs to be more productive than 520 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Like De'Cody Fagg, Darius Reynaud's 40 will warrant some draft consideration.
27. William Franklin, Missouri
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round: 5.
Has grown leaps and bounds his first three years, increasing his yardage total from 174 (2004) and 413 (2005) to 829 (last year). Also caught six touchdowns. William Franklin's 40 time will likely get him into the first day.
28. Kenneth Moore, Wake Forest
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round: 5.
Kenneth Moore led the ACC in receptions with 87. Unfortunately, his slow 40 time will hurt his draft stock. At 200 pounds, Moore must run in the mid-4.4s.
29. Marcus Henry, Kansas (11/11)
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Marcus Henry's 40 time will keep him out of the first three rounds, but he really has emerged as one of the top receivers in college football. Henry, who has 46 receptions, 885 yards and seven touchdowns through 10 games, had eight catches, 199 yards and two scores at Oklahoma State.
30. Taj Smith, Syracuse
Height: 6-1. Weight: 188.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Taj Smith has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Smith single-handedly destroyed Louisville in Syracuse's inexplicable 38-35 upset. Smith, who led the team in receiving going into the game, had four catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns.
31. Mark Bradford, Stanford
Height: 6-2. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: 5-6.
I said Mark Bradford's stock depends on how well he rebounds off his foot injury. Well, he led the team with 51 receptions, 642 yards and three touchdowns.
Bradford looked like he was in for a big year in 2006. In the opener at Oregon, he had nine catches, 108 yards and a score. However, he tore a ligament in his foot the following week and was lost for the year. Bradford's draft stock depends on how well he rebounds from his injury.
32. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 5-6.
A very explosive receiver and return specialist. I think he can run a 4.3. Check out his 2006 stats: 74 catches, 1,293 yards and 5 TDs.
33. Bruce Hocker, Duquesne
Height: 6-4. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 6.
A prospect who will skyrocket if he has another great year like he did in 2006 (61 receptions, 1,070 yards, 16 TDs). He was simply a man amongst boys in I-AA. Check out Bruce Hocker's height and 40 time.
34. Mario Urrutia, Louisville (9/23)
Height: 6-6. Weight: 220.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 6.
Mario Urrutia has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
The Louisville coaching staff removed Mario Urrutia from the game after multiple unsportsmanlike penalties. The home crowd booed Urrutia every time he caught the ball.
Urrutia had seven receptions, 142 yards and two scores against Middle Tennessee State. However, what the box score doesn't show is at least two drops, including one easy touchdown catch.
Great size. Caught 53 passes for 929 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2006. Needs to improve his 40 time to be a first-round lock.
35. Patrick Carter, Louisville
Height: 6-3. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: 6.
Patrick Carter will get drafted as a kick-returner, and definitely not a receiver. He had only five receptions in 2006.
36. Ryan Grice-Mullen, Hawaii
Height: 5-11. Weight: 179.
40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round: 6.
Ryan Grice-Mullen has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Yet another Hawaii receiver who puts up crazy numbers. Grice-Mullen recorded 85 receptions, 1,228 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2005, but saw the former two numbers dip to 46 and 770 because of an ankle injury. Grice-Mullen proved he can get the job done against elite competition, garnering 109 yards and a score at Alabama.
37. Marcus Smith, New Mexico (1/27)
Height: 6-0. Weight: 214.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 6.
Whether it was at practice or in the actual game, Marcus "Hands of Stone" Smith couldn't catch anything.
After recording 89 receiving yards his first two years at New Mexico, Marcus Smith emerged as a top-notch wide out, garnering 53 catches for 859 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006. You have to like his 40 time at 6-2, 212.
38. Todd Blythe, Iowa State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Should be interesting to see what Blythe can do with a real quarterback. Nice frame, but his 40 will hurt.
39. Darrell Blackman, North Carolina State
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Darrell Blackman has emerged as N.C. State's top receiver. Through five games in 2007, Blackman has 232 yards, 128 of which came at Boston College.
40. Jason Rivers, Hawaii
Height: 6-2. Weight: 192.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Has an injury history and a habit of underachieving in school. Do his 1,178 receiving yards make up for it? Jason Rivers must run in the low 4.4s considering his size.
41. Kevin Robinson, Utah State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Kevin Robinson, who led Utah State in receptions (55) and yardage (640) in 2007, can also be a return specialist in the NFL.
42. Cameron Colvin, Oregon
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Cameron Colvin has emerged as a great No. 2 option for Dennis Dixon. Against Stanford and California, Colvin had 15 receptions, 210 yards and two touchdowns.
43. Keith Brown, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 204.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 7.
Keith Brown had just 44 receptions, 590 yards and three touchdowns last year, but a knee injury held him back. He'll be 24 next July, so his ceiling may not be that high.
44. De'Cody Fagg, Florida State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 212.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 7.
De'Cody Fagg's 40 time will get him drafted, but he really needs to be more productive on the football field. A career high of 439 yards and one touchdown won't cut it. Fagg has a habit of disappearing in big games.
45. Davone Bess, Hawaii
Height: 5-10. Weight: 187.
40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round: 7.
Davone Bess has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Colton Brennan's top receiver, Bess notched 96 receptions, 1,220 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2006. But we all know that looking at Hawaii's offensive statistics can be a bit misleading. The bottom line is Davone Bess is a 187-pound wide out who runs a 4.5. He needs to improve his timed speed or somehow grow five inches.
46. Lance Leggett, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round: 7.
Recorded 38 receptions and 584 yards last year, both career highs. However, Lance Leggett disappeared in big games; his top performances were against Florida International and Duke.
47. Ernie Wheelwright, Minnesota
Height: 6-5. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.66.
Projected Round: 7.
His size is great, but his 40 sucks and his stats (26 catches, 437 yards in 11 contests) are even worse.
48. Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh (8/15)
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 7.
Derek Kinder tore his ACL in a workout recently. He's out for the season. He's productive (57 catches, 847 yards, 6 TDs), he's quick and isn't small. The question is how effective he'll be without Tyler Palko under center.
49. Billy Pittman, Texas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 7.
Production dropped from 750 yards (2005) to 456 last year, though he did come on at the end of the season.
50. Evan Moore, Stanford
Height: 6-7. Weight: 235.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 7.
Evan Moore's size will draw some attention from scouts. His 17 receptions the last two years - thanks to a nagging foot injury - will be his downfall if he doesn't have brilliant 2007 campaign.
51. Jayson Foster, Georgia Southern
Height: 5-9. Weight: 164.
40 Time: 4.28.
Projected Round: 7.
Jayson Foster put up monstrous numbers at Georgia Southern (1,844 rushing yards, 1,203 passing yards, 30 touchdowns). However, he doesn't have the size to play a skill position in the NFL. A team will draft him as a return specialist.
52. Amarri Jackson, South Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 195.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: 7.
I have to admit that I didn't have Amarri Jackson on my radar until an e-mailer pointed him out to me. Jackson didn't put up great numbers last year (26 receptions, 393 yards, three touchdowns), but then again, no one on South Florida did. What I like about Jackson is his speed (4.52) despite his 6-5 frame. Someone will probably draft him.
53. Lorne Sam, UTEP
Height: 6-3. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round: 7.
Lorne Sam does a little bit of everything. Perhaps the next Slash? Sam had 144 passing yards, 339 rushing yards, 589 receiving yards and six total touchdowns for UTEP as a senior. If he can run in the 4.4s, he will be drafted late.
54. Arman Shields, Richmond
Height: 6-2. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: FA.
Has a decent 40 for his height. Arman Shields had his best season in 2005 when he notched 842 yards and four scores.
55. Luke Swan, Wisconsin
Height: 6-0. Weight: 196.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: FA.
Had 595 yards and five touchdowns in 2006. Needs a better 40 at his size.
56. Shaheer McBride, Delaware State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: FA.
If Shaheer McBride drops his 40 to 4.45, he will get drafted. Compiled a total of 1,572 yards and 17 touchdowns the past two seasons.
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57. Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-1. Weight: 219.
40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round: FA.
Career highs are 33 receptions and 471 yards, but Josh Morgan returns kickoffs. He also gets arrested (October 2006).
58. Jaymar Johnson, Jackson State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 175.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: FA.
Not productive at I-AA (527 yards, 2 TDs in 2006). Too small. Needs to be a return specialist.
59. Brandon Breazell, UCLA
Height: 6-0. Weight: 174.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: FA.
Tore his PCL during spring drills. Rebounded nicely, but still too small.
60. Jomar Wright, Duke
Height: 6-1. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: FA.
Jomar Wright has 21 receptions through four games. He needs to improve his 40 time to warrant draft consideration.
61. James Banks, Carson Newman
Height: 6-3. Weight: 218.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: FA.
James Banks has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
A 24-year-old who was suspended at Tennessee thrice; two times for weed. Not exactly what I want on my team, though Marvin Lewis seems interested. |
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#61 on the list.
We need him. |
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| ChocolateMilk wrote: | | Warmother wrote: | | I wonder if any of them might fall to the 2nd round. I don't like taking a WR in the 1st round. |
why? i mean if they have the talent and we're in need of one then why not? its just as big of a risk as taking a D-Lineman. |
I certain WR comes to mind that we took in the 1st round a few years back. |
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| frankcal20 wrote: | | I certain WR comes to mind that we took in the 1st round a few years back. |
Rod Gardner was the man |
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