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Wide Receivers
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13 |
*Keenan Allen |
WR |
1 |
California |
Jr |
6020 |
206 |
1st |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice size....so-so speed (Look
for improvement at Combine)...Quick but not real agile. Knee
history. Can block. I don't get the feeling we're getting a
Megatron or AJ Green in this year's draft.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.53. Combine Forty: DNP. Vert: DNP.
BJ: DNP
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Allen is dealing with both a knee
problem and a hamstring issue. He caught the ball while
stationary from Stewart. Allen is scheduled to have a
separate workout in Greensboro, N.C. on April 9.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Long, tapered build with
prototypical height for the position. Very good all-around
athlete. Good initial quickness, balance and lateral
agility…smooth accelerator with sneaky build-up speed.
Natural big play threat who isn't afraid of contact and has
very good vision and patience to set up blocks. Rarely
allows passes to get past his hands and into his chest.
- very good hand-eye
coordination and a wide catching radius due to his length,
flexibility and big hands. Tracks the ball well over his
shoulder. Experienced route-runner with extensive experience
lining up outside and in the slot. Quick hands and feet to
slip past press coverage. …natural savvy running routes,
altering his speeds, dipping his shoulder and exploding out
of his cuts to separate. Adept at shielding defensive backs
from the ball with his size. Wastes little time getting
upfield. Competitive, attentive downfield blocker.
Lacks elite straight-line speed.
Quick for size, but lacks the elite elusiveness to
consistently make defenders miss in tight quarters. Will
occasionally drop catchable passes in traffic (will run
before securing the ball). Left knee injury will need to be
evaluated. Compared To: Jordy Nelson – i.e.
possesses just enough
straight-line speed to beat defenders on the outside, as
well as the size, toughness and sure hands to attack over
the middle.
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22 |
*Cordarrelle Patterson |
WR |
2 |
Tennessee |
Jr |
6017 |
216 |
1st |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice size/good speed.
Smart/competitive. But a bit raw and inconsistent. As much
upside as anyone in this draft. At this point in time., I'd
rate him ahead of Allen
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.46.
Combine Forty: 4.42. Vert: 37. BJ: 10-08.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Patterson did
7.21 seconds in the three-cone, slipped in the short shuttle
and posted a 4.42, and decided to rest on his combine
numbers for the rest of the drills. Patterson had one drop,
and needs to work on his route running, but this kid has
unlimited potential.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Solidly-built
frame with good height and length….fluid athlete with good
initial burst and strength to release to the inside and gain
separation in man coverage…excellent vision, controlled
footwork, speed, excellent COD
and a strong plant
foot to make elusive, sharp cuts. Natural feel with the ball
in his hands, making defenders miss with quickness to weave
through defenses. A tough,
confident ballcarrier who believes that no one can tackle
him, powering through arm tackles and allowing defenders to
slide off of him.
Very good strength for the position - uses his body, box
out defenders and make contested grabs, out-muscling
defensive backs. Quick hands and natural adjustment skills
to make impressive catches on off-target throws. Coaches
rave about his football IQ and his competitive nature and
focus. Extremely productive at both the JUCO level and
Tennessee.
But he is still developing
as a route-runner and
will tip his patterns at times. A natural hands-catcher, but
will have concentration lapses and drop easy ones, running
before catching. Must scale back his physicality downfield,
(won’t get away with some push-offs in the pros).
Bad habit of stopping
his feet when running room isn't there - always searches for
the home run instead of taking what's there. Has made some
mistakes on which punt returns
to fair catch and which ones to let go., Just one
year of FBS experience. Mix of Dwayne Bowe and Nate
Burleson, - He has the frame and physical downfield nature
as Bowe mixed with the speed and quickness of Burleson.
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25 |
Tavon Austin |
WR |
3 |
West
Virginia |
Sr |
5084 |
174 |
1st |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin)
-
Waterbug with insane speed and agility. Walter Mitchell
compares his agility to Patrick Peterson's. One of those guys
whose athletic ability figures to transcend his small
(almost tiny) size. I don't think many teams would roll the
dice on Austin to be their #1 or even #2 wideout, but a
roster-rich team with draft picks to burn (like New
England?) might take that risk due to Austin's incredible
ability to make big plays.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.38.
Combine Forty: 4.34. Vert: 32. BJ: 10-00.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Austin wasn’t
measured and didn’t run any timed drills, but he excelled
during the positional workouts. Austin displayed great
quickness during the wide receiver drills. One of the NFL
teams present had a special teams coach work Austin out as a
kick returner.
PFW Audibles -
"Tavon Austin is a smurf with speed. He's skinny - waisted
and thin-ankled. He's a little guy. He's fast as (bleep) and
explosive. I don't know how much of a pounding his body can
take. He gets lost in the shuffle as a punt returner and
squirts through the line. He won't turn the corner in the
NFL the way he does in the Big East."
Based on NFLDraftScout - Video game-like athleticism
with rare COD skills. Lateral explosion is something special
- excellent at sticking his foot in the ground and bursting
in any direction. Knows how to change gears and turn on the
jets to blow by others on the field. Very good start/stop
ability with patience and vision to quickly survey and waste
little time creating, always appearing to have a plan. Goes
zero-to-60 in a flash and forces poor angles by defenders,
following blocks and anticipating holes to set up his moves.
Very good space player and extremely shifty and elusive with
the balance and deceiving strength to stay on his feet
through contact. Smaller target for defenders to square up
and a tough ballcarrier to tackle in motion. Good body
control / makes tough catches look easy with quick hands to
pluck. Fearless and confident going up for the ball. Tough,
gutsy / can take a hit/ works hard to ge't turn the corner
for every yard.
Versatile skill-set with experience at RB and WR (often used
as a decoy). Dangerous return man and very good at weaving
through defenders and playing with different gears that
others on the field just don't have.
Extremely productive.
Smallish frame and limited length
(durability concern).
Will dance too much and get caught going east-west too much.
Smaller hands /will have some drops and double-catches,
sometimes running before securing the grab.
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31 |
*Robert Woods |
WR |
4 |
Southern California |
Jr |
6003 |
201 |
1st-2nd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Said to have made Barkley look
good during Pro Day. Good knowledge of the inside
nuances of the position (like route running and setting up
his man). but drops too many balls and tends to be more of a
"body-snatcher." Not great YAC numbers. His success may be
more a function of his surrounding cast than his ability on
its own.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.47.
Combine Forty: 4.51. Vert: 33.5. BJ: 9-09.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Woods ran the short shuttle in
4.36 seconds, the three-cone drill in 6.83 seconds, and
stood on the rest of his
numbers from the combine.
Woods had a great pro day workout.
PFW Audibles -
"...seemed to get all the hype at USC. The other kid
(sophomore Marquise Lee) is the one with all the talent.
He's the real deal. You could live with Woods in the slot.
He's not special.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Prototypical
blend of size and athleticism, Standout at the collegiate
level in large part due to his knack as a route-runner. Few
at this early stage of their "careers," show the moxie Woods
has shown for setting up defenders. But there are some
troubling elements to Woods' game -
simply drops too many
passes. Often targeted on 10+ passes a game and allows too
many throws to get into his pads. Or he simpy takes his eyes
off passes to move before securing the ball. Only averaged
11.8 yards per catch over his career. A relatively high
proportion of the plays he's made have been created as
function of either USC's creative route designs or Matt
Barkley's impressive passing.
Don't get me wrong, Woods looks the
part of a first round wideout. But based on the number of
drops on tape, how he's featured in this offense and the
protection he receives by having
Marqise Lee play
opposite him, it isn't without question that Woods may
beoverrated. Woods' "unquestioned" perch as the leader of
the 2013-14 wide receiver corps is shaky... at best.
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35 |
*DeAndre Hopkins |
WR |
5 |
Clemson |
Jr |
6010 |
214 |
1st-2nd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Solid but not scintillating at
all aspects of his game. For every receiver fitting that
profile who turn out to be Reggie Wayne, there are 9 others
who don't.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.56.
Combine Forty: 4.57. Vert: 36. BJ: 9-07.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
“He’s going to be the most
evaluated player in the draft because he plays faster than
his speed indicates. He was an excellent basketball player.
He’s got really soft hands and knows how to position his
body. He’s probably going to be a second-round pick.”
Hopkins had times of 4.58 and 4.57 seconds in the 40-yard
dash. He was timed at 6.83 seconds in the three-cone drill.
His vertical jump, broad jump and bench were all the same as
from combine.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Nice
job catching the ball in stride and immediately creating
after the catch with a very good sense of his surroundings,
always appearing to have a plan. Deceiving body strength
/powers through arm tackles. Tough. Strong hands with
above-average body control/ focus to highpoint and attack
the ball.. Tracks the deep ball with a second gear to
separate and go after it.. Very good short-area burst in his
cuts with some beautiful stop-and-go moves and route
acceleration to create room. Good shoulder dip and footwork
to set up his routes / takes pride in his patterns. Handled
quarterback Tajh Boyd's fastballs /can extend to reel-in
tough grabs . Uses his body well to box-out defenders /
fearless over the middle.
Changes gears well and knows how to turn on the jets.
Competitive and physical attitude / wants the ball more than
anyone else on the field.. Dedicated himself to the weight
room this past off-season. Much improved maturity. Super
productive.Lean torso with average height and frame with
limited growth potential. Won't break a lot of tackles but
has room to get stronger. Will miss a few easy ones, running
before he catches. Will
attempt to corral the catch at times instead of using his
palms. Lacks track speed. Still
improving his consistency and not yet a finished product.
Compares to: Reggie Wayne – i.e. not the biggest or fastest,
but can manipulate his routes to create separation and is a
reliable pass catcher with the body control, focus and
competitive nature. Will
likely fall out of the top-25 picks but prove to be an
excellent late first/early second round value
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45 |
Terrance Williams |
WR |
6 |
Baylor |
rSr |
6020 |
208 |
2nd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Nice size and production. No negatives of note. Deserves to
be upgraded.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.49.
Combine Forty: 4.52. Vert: 32.5. BJ: 9-11.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Williams was at the NFL Scouting Combine and stood on
his numbers from the event, only doing position drills at
Baylor’s pro day. Williams is a really good looking athlete
and is a likely second-round selection in the 2013 NFL
Draft. I have Williams as the No. 37-rated prospect in this
year’s draft.
Senior Bowl - Impressed me most of all the wideouts -
classic big, physical receiver in today's mode.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Looks
the part with a lengthy frame and vertical speed to create
separation downfield, with excellent footwork along the
sideline. Tough runner, with the creative ability to
make something happen with the ball in his hands. Not on the
same level as Kendall Wright as a pro prospect, but he might
be able to do what Wright didn’t last April and be the first
senior receiver drafted in 2013.
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52 |
*Justin Hunter |
WR |
7 |
Tennessee |
Jr |
6040 |
196 |
2nd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Another Tenn. wideout. (Remember
Clyde Duncan)? Tall. Good speed for size. Good Jump
Scores = Explosiveness. Physical. Good
ball skills. Runs sharp routes. Uses body well. But a bit
inconsistent in his mechanics and open field judgment. Ball
protection concerns. Must play with more discipline and
maturity.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.49.
Combine Forty: 4.44. Vert: 39.5. BJ: 11-04.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Had a 40-1/2-inch vertical, 11′ 6″ in the broad jump, 7.19
in the three-cone drill, and was smooth and fluid.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Tall, long
athlete with an exceptional catching radius and reach.
Fluid, gliding mover with long strides and deceiving speed
to get vertical or make plays after the catch. Strong
footwork in/out of his breaks with sharp route quickness to
sell patterns and create some separation. He tracks the ball
beautifully, adjusting with outstanding body control.
Will become a DB downfield to knock balls away and prevent the INT. Has the
size/speed combination to attract defensive holding and pass
interference penalties in his routes. Has lined up as an X,
Y and Z receiver. Lean body type from head to toe /must add more strength and bulk,
but lacks the frame to easily do so. Not overly explosive
after the catch /a little straight-linish. Plays rushed and
must stay under control in his routes and when locating the
ball.
Has some bad habits, playing wild at times, jumping when he
doesn't need to and losing yardage when he reverses his
field trying to do too much. Lacks natural hands /too many
body catches and double catches. Doesn't always look the
ball into his hands, battling streaky hand/eye coordination.
Gets frustrated by off-target throws and lets poor body language
show (he has to keep his emotions in-check). Must be more
aggressive on 50/50 and jump balls, often lacking the
physicality to consistently out-muscle defensive backs.
Some alligator arms over the middle Lacks the build to break
tackles, but must play tougher - holds the ball too loose
after the catch and needs to protect the ball.
Some durability concerns because of his lean build, (torn ACL).
Struggled against top competition.Compared to mix of AJ Green and
Brian Quick. Has Green's speed and length for the position,
but like Quick, he is unpolished in several areas, including
inconsistent hands.
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56 |
*Da'Rick Rogers |
WR |
8 |
Tennessee Tech |
Jr |
6024 |
217 |
2nd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin)
-
Big, fast, physical and dominating against lower-grade level
of competition. Good jump numbers. Could be a bit more consistent. Reputation
as a troublemaker. Small college version of David Boston?
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.52.
Combine Forty: 4.52. Vert: 39.5. BJ: 11-0.
Pro Day (Brandt)
-
Went to Tennessee, then transferred to Tenn Tech, did 38 in
the vertical, kept the rest of his numbers from the combine,
and caught the ball well
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Proved too
strong for most teams to consider pressing - even in big
time competition. Versatile, - can line up outside, as well
as in the slot. While it is easy to get excited about
Rogers' size-speed potential, one of his greatest attributes
is simply his toughness, as he absorbed several big
collisions and never dropped a pass due to a hit while at
Tennessee. He is a powerful runner who fights for additional
yardage and has the agility and speed to run away from the
pack for explosive plays.
Generally a reliable pass catcher, but
will occasionally look to juke the defender before securing
the pass, resulting in an occasional bad drop. Until he
cleans up the perception that he's a troublemaker, it may
not matter how talented Rogers is, NFL teams will be too
concerned to give him the first-round grade his talent
deserves.
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62 |
Markus Wheaton |
WR |
9 |
Oregon State |
Sr |
5110 |
189 |
2nd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - Slender
but not imposing size combined with good speed. Great
receiving fundamentals. Product of Oregon St. system? Good
blocker. Seems underrated. Spoke with Cardinals at Sr. Bowl.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.44.
Combine Forty: 4.45. Vert: 37.0. BJ:
10-0.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Did wide receiver drills. He caught the ball very well, but
he had some trouble tracking the ball overhead on long
throws.
Senior Bowl - Impressive, good speed/hands.
Spoke with Cardinals.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Very good
straight-line speed that translates well onto the gridiron.
Eats up the cushion due to quick burst off the snap. Good
arm-over swim move and the lateral agility to elude when
pressed. Very experienced against press coverage. Savvy,
athletic route-runner. Can drop his hips with good balance
and burst out of his breaks to generate separation.
Recognizes holes in zone and settles nicely, keeping the
play alive to aid his quarterback. Talented pass catcher.
Will snatch passes out of the air with good body control to
contort. Good deep ball receiver/ can track the ball over
either shoulder. Good lateral agility to elude defenders in
tight quarters / effective stiff-arm and good balance to
generate yardage after the catch. Alert and a surprisingly
competitive blocker given his relatively slight frame. Good
bloodlines. Cousin of former Dallas Cowboys defensive back
Kenny Wheaton.
Has a narrow frame and is especially thin in his lower
body.. Owes much of his statistical success to Oregon
State's quick-hitting passing attack, which features a lot
of screens and other short routes. Has struggled with drops
when attempting to make defenders miss before securing the
ball or when trailing back over the middle on drag routes.
Compared to Bernard Berrian, - can blame the so-called East
Coast bias for his lack of national coverage despite proving
himself to be a playmaker over his career. Like Berrian,
Wheaton is a big-play threat whenever the ball is in his
hands, but his spindly frame could keep him from reaching
his maximum potential.
|
71 |
Quinton Patton |
WR |
10 |
Louisiana Tech |
rSr |
600 |
204 |
2nd-3rd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - Shorter than
pre-combine est. Similar to
Wheaton. Lacks
explosion. Could be a little more consistent and
disciplined.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.52.
Combine Forty: 4.53.
Vert: 33. BJ:
9-11. Pro Day Forty: 4.48.
Pro Day (Brandt) – He
ran 4.48 and 4.50 in the 40-yard dash. He recorded a 37-inch
vertical jump and a 9-foot-6 broad jump. Patton kept the
rest of his numbers from the combine. He looked very good.
Patton had a couple drops early but then looked very good
catching the ball. He’s probably going to be a second-round
pick.
Senior Bowl - Probably the most impressive
receiver there.
PFW Audibles -
"...does not make enough plays. He loos good on the hoof,,
and I gave him a third-round grade, but I felt like it was
too early."
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Athletic
build with long arms. Quick accelerator who gobbles up the
cushion. Good
quickness, strength and competitiveness vs. press coverage.
Sets up the defender with a variety of releases, alternating
his gait to keep his opponent off-balance. Consistently
catches the ball with his hands, away from his body.
Experience as a punt returner is obvious. Good vision to set up
blocks and good shake to elude defenders one on one. May not
possess elite breakaway speed but has the burst to turn a
short pass into a long gain. Tracks the ball very well over
his shoulder, with excellent body control to keep his feet
in bounds while securing the pass. Alert, competitive
downfield blocker.
But may lack elite breakaway speed. Struggles to gain separation
on deep passes and while a very good route-runner, doesn't
possess true explosiveness out of his breaks. Operates on
the borderline of being overly aggressive, drawing the rare
offensive pass interference flag. Has generally reliable
hands but will drop an occasional pass, especially when
defenders are battling with him. Must get stronger and
improve his concentration to make the tough grabs with
defenders ripping away at his arms. Can make defenders miss
but lacks the strength
to run through many arm tackles. Compared to Nate
Washington.
|
79 |
Cobi Hamilton |
WR |
11 |
Arkansas |
Sr |
6016 |
212 |
2nd-3rd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - Tyler Wilson
battery-mate. Same size/speed as Patton but more of a
finesse receiver who must be tougher (over the middle,
escaping jams and as a blocker). Jump Scores = lack of
explosion.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.52.
Combine Forty: 4.56. Vert: 29.5. BJ:
8-11.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Hamilton ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 and 4.56 seconds and
recorded a 7.09-second three-cone drill. He looked good in
positional workouts.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Gliding athlete with good quickness in-and-out of his breaks and
good, but not great, vertical speed. After the catch, he's
good at slipping defenders and racing down the field. Used a
lot on movement routes to catch the ball in stride and
create.
Smooth body
control with excellent adjustments to back shoulder and
off-target throws. Nice job securing away from his frame,
making consistent hand catches with good hand/eye
coordination. Tough at the LOS and in tight coverage.
Benefited from his chemistry with quarterback Tyler Wilson
in college with top-shelf production, including the
school-record for career catches.
Lean frame
and lacks body strength. Must do a better job fighting for
the ball on contested throws /too much of a finesse
receiver. Room to improve his footwork - to stick his
foot in the ground and decisively go. Will have
concentration lapses and drops, allowing too many balls into
his body. Tends to round off routes /must be tougher over
the middle. Gets himself in trouble when he retreats to pick
up extra yards. Not the most aggressive blocker and will
sneak out of bounds instead of picking up every yard he can.
Durability concerns with a concussion history and ankle
issues.
|
82 |
Stedman Bailey |
WR |
12 |
West
Virginia |
rJr |
5102 |
193 |
2nd-3rd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Played opposite Austin. More of a
#2 or slot guy than a primo receiver. Great grasp of the
fundamentals of the position, but lacks explosion.
Durability concern (ankle). Tends to lose interest when not
directly involved in play. A bit undisciplined on the field;
plus off-the-field character red flag.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.49.
Combine Forty: 4.52. Vert: 34.5. BJ: 9-09.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Bailey posted times of 4.62 and 4.66 running the 40-yard
dash. A long strider for a wide receiver, Bailey looked good
in the position workouts. He did have one drop on the day.
PFW
Audibles -
"Oklahoma could not stop Steadman Bailey and they
have a good defense. You have to take into consideration
he's going to need some route work coming off that spread
offense. Look around the country and tell me where the
playmakers are. He makes plays
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Tracks
the ball very well with outstanding body control and timing
on deep passes. Excellent hand/eye coordination and is a
natural hands-catcher, making tough catches look easy.
A balanced athlete with quick feet in/out of his breaks and the
agility in the open field. A smart route-runner who knows
how to bait defenders and draw defensive pass interference
penalties. Excellent patience and burst in his routes with
good stop-and-go motions to release at the LOS to gain a
step or work back to the ball. Adept at gaining inside
position / uses his body well, to do a nice job catching the
ball in stride. Has a RB-like build with a little bit of
power for the position and strength to pick up yards after
contact. Some wiggle after the catch and not always
easy to bring down with his slippery run style.
Extremely productive over his career. Good starting experience,
lining up all over the offense.Lacks ideal height, length and leaping ability including the large
catching radius of other receivers. Doesn't have great
explosiveness to beat defenders with speed alone, lacking
the same suddenness as his teammate Tavon Austin. Doesn't
always appear invested in the play when it isn't designed to
go his way. Limited experience and production on special
teams Must learn to play smarter (flagged for elebration
penalty after a touchdown vs. Baylor). Battled a gimpy left
ankle much of the 2012 season and has some minor durability
issues. Some character concerns after he was cited for
stealing over-the-counter cold medication a year ago.
Compared to a blend of Steve Smith and
Golden Tate - i.e. has the build and athleticism of Tate,and
the toughness and downfield playmaking ability of Smith
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96 |
*Kenny Stills |
WR |
13 |
Oklahoma |
Jr |
6004 |
194 |
3rd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Decent size, blinding speed (a
1/10th second faster than pre-combine estimate). Can play
the position. DUI arrest in 2011.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.49.
Combine Forty: 4.38. Vert: 33.5. BJ: 10-04.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Stills ran the
short shuttle in 4.13 seconds and the three-cone drill in
7.13 seconds (keeping his
numbers from the combine in
the other drills). He caught the ball well with only two
drops in his positional workout, and looked very smooth as a
receiver.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Smooth
athlete with the natural speed and quickness to create
separation while making some acrobatic catches look easy.
Good body flexibility and acceleration to catch-and-go,
making plays after the grab.
Lacks ideal size and physicality. Needs to show better
consistency and focus to make the easy catches. Also must
answer some maturity questions after a couple off-field
concerns, including a DUI arrest in 2011
|
102 |
Ryan Swope |
WR |
14 |
Texas A&M |
rSr |
6001 |
205 |
3rd |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Shaved nearly 2/10th seconds off forty time. More athletic than
expected. Good football skills. Suited for slot
receiver. Could be underdrafted sleeper.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.53.
Combine Forty: 4.34. Vert: 37. BJ: 10-05.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Swope — who grabbed a
lot of attention for running a 4.34-second 40 in Indy —
stood on his numbers from the combine. Former Texas A&M
quarterback Jerrod Johnson — the Aggies’ starter
before Ryan Tannehill emerged as starter — threw passes to
Swope, who looked good in the workout.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Not a flashy
athlete but he's a terrific football player. Has the ideal
build for a slot receiver in today's NFL and is an
accomplished route-runner with sticky hands.
Lacks the elite speed to run away from defenders with the consistency
that his big plays last season might lead you to believe but
isn't just a safety outlet, either. Regardless of what his
statistics may or may not be in 2012, Swope has already
demonstrated the toughness and consistency NFL scouts are
looking for. Don't be surprised when he earns a top 100
selection and winds up enjoying a more successful NFL career
than some of the elite athletes selected ahead of him.
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106 |
Aaron Dobson |
WR |
15 |
Marshall |
Sr |
6030 |
210 |
3rd |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - Like Swope -
probably a better football player than athlete (except that
he's bigger than Swope). Could block better. Not very
quick-twitch, but executes receiving fundamentals well.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.53.
Combine Forty: DNP. Vert: DNP. BJ: DNP.
Pro Day Forty: 4.42
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Despite a relatively quiet season for the Thundering Herd,
Dobson impressed with the spotlight on during Marshall’s pro
day. Dobson posted a 4.42 and 4.44 for the 40-yard dash to
go along with a 4.29 in the short shuttle ran the three-cone
drill in 7.2 seconds. He also put up the bar 16 times in the
strength drill. An injury kept the wideout out of a game and
a half last season, and the team’s desire to get playing
time for some of the younger players led to Dobson’s
decreased productivity. Dobson looked great catching the
ball during drills. The wide receiver is an excellent
athlete who is also a strong basketball player.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special.
PFW Audibles -
"...may be a No. 3 receiver. I thought Brian Quick was
bigger and better. They both have that basketball player
build. I don't see the speed to go vertical."
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Savvy
route-runner whose body control and reliable hands made him
a standout at the Senior Bowl. Good attention to detail.
Sets up defensive backs well, selling his routes to push
defensive backs deep even on running plays with strength and
determination as a downfield blocker. Consistently works his
way back to the quarterback. Can leap high, contort his body
and haul in difficult passes in deep coverage. Very good
hand-eye coordination and will make the difficult reception
look easy. Consistently will make the reception despite
defenders in close proximity. Voted team captain in 2012.
May be a better football player than athlete and therefore lack
upside. Good, not great quick-twitch athleticism to make
defenders miss in tight quarters /lacks elite top-end speed.
Smaller than expected hands and not the punishing blocker
his size would indicate a(though he made improvements in
this area as a senior) Compared to Sidney Rice. Could emerge
as a starting caliber split end despite less than ideal
straight-line speed.
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118 |
Denard Robinson |
WR |
16 |
Michigan |
Sr |
5104 |
199 |
3rd-4th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Fascinating when he entered Michigan as a Michael Vick type
"running QB", but injury to elbow forced him to play WR
where he is very very raw. Projects to high mid-rounds,
although there are a few scouts who rave about his
athleticism and rate him near the top of the receiving pack.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.39.
Combine Forty: 4.43. Vert: 36.5. BJ: 10-03.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Robinson was the only
player from Michigan who participated at the NFL Scouting
Combine. Robinson stood by his combine numbers (he did run
an official time of 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash). At
Michigan’s pro day, Robinson caught balls as a receiver, and
did also worked out as a running back and return specialist.
His best NFL position might be running back — even if he
worked out at receiver at the combine and played quarterback
while at Michigan — as he can really make things happen when
the ball is in his hands It will be a coach’s choice in the
NFL for where Robinson ultimately lines up. Whichever team
Robinson winds up with him will need to have a plan in mind.
Senior Bowl - Impressive speed and
athleticism for alien position.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Track-like speed with
balanced explosion and COD ability to create with the ball
in his hands. Versatile athlete who can big a big-play
threat lining up at a number of positions. Suffered nerve
damage in his elbow that prematurely ended his quarterback
career at Michigan.
Extremely
streaky as a passer with too many inconsistent decisions,
low-percentage pass attempts and messy mechanics. Less than
ideal attention to detail as a route-runner. Struggles with
drops, and allows far too many passes to get into his pads.
Fights the ball as a receiver and lacks sharpness in his
routes (two areas that need improving before he is ready for
the NFL). Also needed help on where to line up pre-snap on
several occasions, indicating just how raw he is at the
position. Struggled to field punts during Senior Bowl
practices. With hot/cold accuracy and a frame under 6-feet,
scouts are viewing Robinson as a Randel-El-type of prospect
and more of a mid-round athlete rather than a quarterback.
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125 |
Conner Vernon |
WR |
17 |
Duke |
Sr |
6-1 |
200 |
3rd-4th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - "Steady Eddie"
with good size and poor speed, but nothing spectacular.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4,.53.
Combine Forty: 4.68. Vert: 32.5 BJ: 10-5.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Lacks elite
size and speed for the position, but he knows how to
get open and is a quarterback's best friend with his
reliable hands. Runs sharp, precise routes with very good footwork to create a
little separation and snatch the catch away from his frame.
There is nothing flashy about his game and he lacks the
tools to be a consistent starter in the NFL, but Vernon's
competitive attitude and savvy ability to get open and
secure the grab could push his draft value into the middle
round range.
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144 |
Chris Harper |
WR |
18 |
Kansas State |
rSr |
6006 |
229 |
4th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - Big guy with nice
speed (1/10th second slower than preseason est) and decent ball skills but who lacks exceptional
COD/acceleration skills.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.46.
Combine Forty: 4.55. Vert: 35.5. BJ: 9-08.
Pro Day Forty: 4.45.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Harper ran the 40 in 4.45 and 4.50 seconds. He ran the
short-shuttle in 4.26. He looked good catching the ball.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
A
coordinated athlete with above average body control and
focus, tracking the ball beautifully and snatching it out of
the air with his reliable hands. Not overly explosive and
more of a one-speed player, but has been improving each game
as a route runner and is an effective perimeter blocker with
a strong core for the position. While not a track star, he
has good-enough football speed and is one of the more
underrated receivers in the 2013 class.
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161 |
Tavarres King |
WR |
19 |
Georgia |
rSr |
6002 |
189 |
4th-5th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Agile with good speed but only so-so hands. A bit slender
and may not be big enough or durable enough for a starting
role.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.49.
Combine Forty: 4.47. Vert: 36.5. BJ: 10-03.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
King opted to stand on his
combine numbers and
only did position drills at Georgia’s pro day.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special.
Based on NFLDraftScout - Great lateral
agility, acceleration and generally reliable hands. Has the
stop-start-go elusiveness to consistently make defenders
miss and enough straight-line speed to beat them over the
top. His fluidity during drills at the Senior Bowl was also
impressive, as he showed the foot quickness and balance to
chop his feet and turn quickly. Also the best on his squad
at getting off press coverage. Has a lean, almost skinny build, especially in his lower body.
Inconsistent pass catcher. Occasionally allows easy passes
to slip through his fingers as he attempts to make defenders
miss before securing the ball. May be limited to lining up
outside due to his lean frame. Compared to Emmanuel Sanders
- has the agility and straight-line speed to achieve success
in the NFL, but his lean frame and inconsistent hands may
make him a better complementary option rather than a
front-line starter.
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xx |
Ace Sanders |
WR |
19T |
South Carolina |
JR |
5070 |
173 |
5th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) - Waterbug who lacks
the blazing speed of a Tavon Austin. Subpar Jump numbers
suggest lack of explosion (not good for a slot guy). Ball
protection issues. All Name Team.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.50.
Combine Forty: 4.58. Vert: 32.0. Jump: 9-09.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Only coverage of SC was a lengthy write-up of
Lattimore.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Extremely dangerous
with the ball in his hands. Excellent stop-start quickness
and lateral agility - a nightmare to tackle in the
open field. Explosive initial acceleration.
Excellent vision and feel for setting up his blocks. Patient,
creative runner who is always a threat to go back against
the grain. Good straight-line speed and late burst to
pull away. Will pluck the ball from outside his frame.
Tracks the ball well over his shoulder with good hand-eye
coordination and timing to make the diving grab. Good
toughness and concentration to handle slot responsibilities.
Fights through arm tackles and is tough to tackle due to his
naturally low center of gravity. Doesn't back down to size
and physicality over the middle.
Significantly undersized. More quick than fast and is a bit of a
one-trick pony as an interior receiver. Made most of his
plays at South Carolina on quick screens, drag routes and
occasional deep balls and is therefore lacking in his route
progression. Doesn't switch the ball to his outside arm
consistently and will allow the ball to swing too
freely.Compared to
Roscoe Parrish - more dangerous as a returner than a
receiver. His secure hands and toughness, however, could
make him a dangerous target out of the slot in the right
offense
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168 |
Aaron Mellette |
WR |
20 |
Elon |
rSr |
6023 |
217 |
5th |
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Pre-Combine Forty: 4.53.
Combine Forty: 4.54. Vert: 33.5. BJ:
10-3.
Senior Bowl - Nothing special. |
171 |
Marquise Goodwin |
WR |
21 |
Texas |
Sr |
5087 |
183 |
5th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Cut a full second off an already-insane 4.36 forty.
(Figures to be upgraded considerably based on recent
scouting commentary).
Broad jump number was darned good too. Being compared with
Austin (similar skill-set). Evidently is improving various aspects of his game to
bring them in line with his blazing speed. Like
Sanders, another slot guy only much faster.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.36.
Combine Forty: 4.27. Vert: DNP. BJ: 11-0.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Goodwin is a world-class
track and field athlete, and is a two-time NCAA champion
(and Texas record-holder) in the long jump and a four-time
All-American. Not surprisingly, he posted the fastest
40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine (officially at
4.27 seconds). At Texas’ pro day, Goodwin recorded a 42-inch
vertical jump and an 11-foot-5 broad jump (topping his
combine number of 11-foot-0).
Senior Bowl - Speed to burn, Looked good in
game.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
World-class
speed. Looked more polished as a route-runner at the Senior
Bowl than he had shown previously; more flexible in his
patterns and breaks, catching just about everything thrown
his way. Explodes off the line and hits another gear when
the ball is in the air. Versatile playmaker who can add
value by getting the ball into his hands in the backfield or
as a kickoff and punt returner.
Undersized - relegating him to a slot position. Can be jammed at
the line, taking him out of the play. Lackluster senior
season highlighted raw route-running. Generally failed to
impress on film.
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188 |
Alec Lemon |
WR |
22 |
Syracuse |
Sr |
6010 |
202 |
5th-6th |
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Pre-Combine Forty: 4.58.
Combine Forty: 4.59. Vert: 32. BJ: 9-04.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Lemon had a 36-inch vertical jump and 9-foot-8 broad jump,
and then decided to stand on the rest of his
numbers from the combine.
Lemon looked good catching the ball from Nassib in the
positional workout.
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191 |
Josh Boyce |
WR |
23 |
TCU |
rJr |
5110 |
206 |
5th-6th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Slot guy who knocked off nearly
2/10th seconds off his forty time to run in the 4.3's. Nice BJ
number.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.54.
Combine Forty: 4.38. Vert: 34.0. BJ: 10-11.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Considered
a pretty good prospect in the 2013
NFL Draft,
but was unable to work out at the pro day. He had surgery to
repair a Jones Fracture on his foot on Tuesday and will be
sidelined 6-10 weeks
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Boyce lines up outside in the Horned Frogs' scheme but
projects nicely as a slot receiver in the NFL due to his
build, competitiveness and savviness as a route-runner.
|
198 |
Rodney Smith |
WR |
24 |
Florida State |
Sr |
6043 |
225 |
5th-6th |
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Pre-Combine Forty: 4.59.
Combine Forty: 4.51.Vert: 34.5. BJ: 10-0.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
— He kept everything he performed
at the combine. He had a workout with a note that he needs a
development year as a wide receiver.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Good
combination of size and athleticism for the position. Does a
good job of location and adjusting his lanky but fluid frame
to make a play on the ball.
Struggles to play up to his size and
must do a better job of finishing downfield. Too often
doesn't complete catches / allows the defensive back to
out-muscle him.
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208 |
*Brandon Kaufman |
WR |
25 |
Eastern Washington |
rJr |
6050 |
216 |
6th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Terrific size but disappointing
speed. (might be better suited for a flex TE). Injury and level-of-competition concerns, but
interesting value in the 6th round.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.58.
Combine Forty: 4.67. Vert: 33.5. BJ: 9-07.
Pro Day Forty: 4.58
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Kaufman ran the 40 in 4.58 seconds with the wind and 4.63
against the wind. He had a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump. His
short shuttle time was 4.55 seconds and the three-cone drill
was done in 6.96 seconds. Kaufman was at
the NFL Scouting Combine.
Based on NFLDraftScout -: Good size, deceptive build-up speed
and reliable hands. Consistent producer.
Obviously concern over level of competition (although
Kaufman was productive when pitted against FBS defenses).
Missed the 2011 season due to injuries.
|
209 |
Marcus Davis |
WR |
26 |
Virginia Tech |
rSr |
6030 |
233 |
6th |
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Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Another big guy but with decent
speed (though slower than expected) for size. High jump numbers suggest nice explosion. (
Plays a bit absent-minded at
times. A Hokie (like Arians). Could he grow into a flex TE
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.47.
Combine Forty: 4.56. Vert: 39.5. BJ: 10-0.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Davis ran the
40-yard dash in 4.50 and 4.48 seconds. He had a 39-inch
vertical jump and did the short shuttle in 4.20 seconds.
Davis really worked out well.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Big-framed
athlete with a well-proportioned frame and good muscle
definition. Good football speed / plays fast with the
vertical ability to burst past defenders in single coverage.
Fluid body control / explodes after the catch, with dynamic
ability with the ball in his hands. Very good extension and
leaping ability to attack the ball at its highest point.
Similar skill-set to Dez Bryant and a very good upside.
Not a refined route runner (often ran
wrong pattern and appeared on different page than
quarterback). Doesn?t consistently catch the ball cleanly
and isn't reliable on throws away from his body. Must do a
better job gaining body position and timing his jumps. Too
many mental mistakes / doesn?t play like a senior or leader.
Plays lazy and is unreliable at times. Looks disinterested
and is a tough guy to figure out ? What makes him tick?
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222 |
Uzoma Nwachukwu |
WR |
27 |
Texas A&M |
Sr |
6-0 |
195 |
6-7 |
|
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.52.
Combine - Not Listed.
Pro Day (Brandt) — Nwachukwu was
not invited to the combine. He ran the 40 in 4.47 and 4.45
seconds. He had a 39 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-10
broad jump. His short shuttle time was 4.28 seconds and had
a 6.78-second three-cone drill. He looked very good catching
the ball from Johnson.
|
233 |
Jasper Collins |
WR |
28 |
Mount Union |
Sr |
5-10 |
183 |
6-7 |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin) -
Mount Union dominated its level of competition this past
season. Too big to be a legitimate waterbug - better fits
the description of a somewhat smaller Paul Warfield.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.53.
Combine - Not Listed.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Smooth
route-runner with very good foot quickness and burst out of
his breaks to keep the defender off-balance. Good at setting
up his patterns with excellent conviction and patience. Can
lure cornerbacks toward him on stop-and-go routes before
bursting downfield. Good hands /could serve as a punt
returner (three punt returns for scores in college).
Obvious concern about level of
competition. Lacks elite top-end speed. On the small side,
which will likely limit him to slot roles in the NFL.
|
238 |
Corey Fuller |
WR |
29 |
Virginia Tech |
rSr |
6022 |
204 |
6-7 |
|
Combine Forty: 4.43. Vert: 31.5. Jump: 10-0.
Pro Day (Brandt) - Fuller ran the short
shuttle in 4.45 seconds and did the three-cone drill in 7.17
seconds. He stood on the rest of his numbers from the
combine. Fuller also had a good positional workout.
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252 |
*Marquess Wilson |
WR |
30 |
Washington State |
Jr |
6025 |
194 |
7 |
|
Big Red Sheet (Gollin)
-
Nice height but a bit pencil-thin. Decent speed and good
ball and route skills. Could be a diamond in the rough.
Pre-Combine Forty: 4.53.
Combine Forty: 4.51. Vert: 34.5. BJ: 10-2.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
At a workout
with the New England Patriots at U of Iowa on March 22, Tuel
will be joined by receiver
Marquess Wilson — who
was at the combine —
at that workout.
Based on NFLDraftScout -
Though not a
classic burner, the lean and athletic Wilson is a natural
pass-catcher with impressive body control and deceptive
speed. He
needs to continue to get bigger and stronger (on tape he
looks closer to 175), make his route-running more precise
and develop a bit more explosiveness. A naturally
long-strider who is at his best running under deep balls or
using his long arms and body control to beat defenders in
jump-ball situations
|
258 |
Zach Rogers |
WR |
31 |
Tennessee |
Sr |
6-0 |
179 |
7 |
|
Combine - Not Listed. Pro Day Forty: 4.49.
Pro Day (Brandt) -
Ran
4.49 and 4.50 in the 40-yard dash, did 9′ 7″ in the broad
jump, a 32 vertical, 4.30 short shuttle and 6.72 three-cone.
|
264 |
Tyrone Goard |
WR |
32 |
Eastern Kentucky |
rSr |
6037 |
205 |
7 |
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Combine Forty: 4.50. Vert: 36.0. BJ: 10-3. |
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