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2 hours ago, ndirish1978 said:
Someone needs a hug. You ok buddy? Josh Jacobs is not a top 10 player in this draft, he is not coming out with Saquon Barkley-level hype. We're not drafting a RB in the 1st when there are very good DL and OL on the board. The only 2 players who could possibly be drafted at 9 who are not linemen are DK Metcalf and perhaps Hockenson, but I'm doubtful they would spend the 9th pick on Hock when they could pick up Irv Smith at 40.
To shoot down talk of someone at 9 and then offer Metcalf as a possibility discredits any of your sentiment.
We won’t draft the physically dominant running back with terrific game speed that just happened to have a below average 40 time, but we’ll select the injury ridden receiver who can’t cut and has inconsistent hands at 9?
Personally I don’t think we would select either of them at 9, but to ridicule Jacobs and list Metcalf as a possibility is just a silly notion.
I’m not saying he’s worthy of the 9th overall pick but Jacobs would be the much safer option, Metcalf in the top 10 has potential to be a bust big enough to kill this regime.
He’s had prior foot injuries and neck injuries, these aren’t the injuries that just disappear like broken bones. These are reoccurring and lingering injuries that don’t really go away, you don’t spend a top 10 pick on that. Not too mention selecting a receiver who’s known to have inconsistent hands and troubles with cutting in the top 10.
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Two linebacker sets are becoming the norm in the NFL and we’ve found our two in Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds.
Rarely will there be 3 or more linebackers on the field and I doubt this McDermott wants to relegate Milano to a sub 40 play guy.
The concept of White, Milano and Edmunds at linebacker is fascinating and we would certainly have one of the best and most athletic trios in the league, but I simply don’t see it happening when it’s more about the duo.
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I don’t think Kroft is a starter and will be more of a utility tight end in 3rd & short and red zone situations, where he’s a sixth offensive lineman but low key another receiving threat.
I’d like a qualified starting tight end along with one more proven, or atleast semi-highly touted, offensive lineman and then I’d call it a fully rebuilt offense.
I think TE will be addressed via draft, hopefully in the form of TJ Hockenson or Noah Fant (keep Kaden Smith in mind as a later round pick).
Offensive line, I’m not sure where it’ll be addressed but I believe, or want too believe, that we’ll add one more guy that’s expected to be starting caliber.
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15 hours ago, CaptnCoke11 said:
There’s something sketchy about Albright. I ended up unfollowing him on twitter. Others guys seem more reputable than him.
I don’t like Allbright’s attitude and they way he carries himself, he can seem to be very condescending and a bit troll-ish at times while trying to make it out to be his followers that are.
However, that being said, he tends to be pretty credible and is often times right.
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Brown, Morse and Williams may be the three best offensive lineman on the market. I like the optimism but too expect the Bills to sign all three of them is a bit absurd and unrealistic, especially considering the money it would take and the other needs on the team.
It’s much more likely to land one of Morse, Paradis, Williams and Brown, and then draft another lineman, and sign one more lower tier offensive lineman.
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^^ I don’t understand the reasoning for the merging of those threads.
Trading down in itself is something to discuss outside of just trades in general, it’s a concept of trading down v trading up v staying put and draft day trades in general. The pro’s, the con’s, the teams who do and the teams who don’t. This thread is about trades, mostly for players, more than anything else. Two very different topics and could’ve been a good discussion considering the immense amount of people on the board that support the Bills trading down in this draft.
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I understand the logic in trading down and the desire too. You get to trade down and pick a prospect that you liked all along or a prospect of similar quality, while also picking up an extra few picks.
I also understand why people would believe that trading down is an opportunity. In McDermott's first draft we traded down to get Tre White in the 1st, in Beane's first draft we traded up to get both Josh Allen and Tremaine Edmunds. The front office here is one of the much more progressive regimes in the NFL, if not the most progressive when it comes to trading.
I would love to trade down and I also believe that it's a viable option that could come with many beneficial outcomes. However, when did it become a foregone conclusion that the Bills will trade down in this draft and there's no question too it? The amount of posts regarding the draft, or personal mock drafts and what not suggesting that the Bills will trade down is absolutely ridiculous. It has to be upwards of 50% of the posts.
When you're talking about trading down, another team has to be looking to trade up. What are they looking to trade up for at the 9th overall pick?
A quarterback? It's widely sensed that there's only one QB in this draft worth a top ten pick, and with the Giants and the Jaguars (and even the Bucs) selecting ahead of us, it's likely that Haskins will be gone.
An elite offensive lineman? Isn't that one of the most pressing needs for the Bills to begin with? Why would we trade out of a position to select an offensive lineman with a team that intends on selecting that offensive lineman?
A #1 WR? Again, isn't this one of the most pressing needs for the Bills right now? Even so, this draft lacks a true #1 receiver. Some may point towards DK Metcalf, but you can't convince me that a team is going to trade into the top ten to select a receiver that's had both season ending foot and neck injuries. Especially after you consider just how deep this receiving class is, you're talking about maybe 15+ receivers capable of being a starter one day.
A shutdown CB? While I personally think that DeAndre Baker is going to be a lockdown corner, the consensus around the league is that their isn't necessarily one in this draft. Greedy Williams, Byron Murphy and Baker have all sort of been grouped into the same tier of talent, making it not worth it too trade up for one of the three.
A premier defensive lineman? This is the deepest spot in the draft, and by pick 9 you're still looking at a couple of defensive lineman that could be elite on the board after the 9th pick.
The best scenario for the Bills to trade down would be if Ed Oliver slipped to #9 and the Bills wanted to forego the possible "headache," trading down with a team that let the talent outweigh it. And even that has to go with the assumption that a.) Ed Oliver slips, and b.) after Oliver slipping, a team decides he's still worth the top ten pick despite 8 other teams already passing on him.
Maybe I'm too sensitive to a minor topic after what's already been a long off-season just a few weeks in, but I think it's time for a lot more discussion on what player the Bills are looking at with the 9th overall pick rather than who they may be looking at in the middle of the round after they've definitely, undoubtedly traded down already.
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Sounds great in theory, but you’ve got to know by now that McDermott rotates his defensive linemen.
We don’t like that Star is getting paid ~$10M a year to play about 50% of the snaps, but we want to bring in McCoy for the same price to play roughly the same amount of snaps?
I don’t see McBeane putting $20M+ a year into two players at a position that we rotate about 4 players through. That’s bad cap management and if Beane has shown anything, I think he’s shown his ability to manage cap.
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Multiple people do it here and I don’t really see or understand why,
Why the * before/after NE/Patriots?
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3 minutes ago, BigDingus said:
So you don't think anyone is even a "Potential All-Pro?"
I have a feeling SOMEONE out of this class will prove themselves to be an elite-level talent, I just have no idea who.Someone might, but it’s not going to be expected if they do and it’ll be a total surprise to even the general manager that selects them.
Even the best receivers in this class only look to be low level number one at their highest potential.
3 minutes ago, BigDingus said:So you don't think anyone is even a "Potential All-Pro?"
I have a feeling SOMEONE out of this class will prove themselves to be an elite-level talent, I just have no idea who.Someone might, but it’s not going to be expected if they do and it’ll be a total surprise to even the general manager that selects them.
Even the best receivers in this class only look to be low level number one at their highest potential.
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3 hours ago, billspro said:
The talent in this draft at WR does not match up well with our draft position. I think we see the Bills add dline in round 1, OL in round 2, and TE in round 3. This seems to be a much stronger TE class than WR class. I wouldn’t mind adding a WR like Anthony Johnson in round 4 or 5.
I think the Bills address WR in free agency. I am hoping for John Brown and Adam Humphries.
No receiver in the first three rounds is a boiling hot take
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2 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said:
Great work. I think we are in agreement that many of these guys are interesting in their own way, and absolutely none of them are worth #9 overall.
If we’re going receiver first round the most value would be to trade down to the mid 20’s and take the front offices preference of the remaining of Deebo, Harry and Harmon
Other than that scenario, we should stay put and take a couple of these guys on day two and day three.
Lots of depth in this class but no stars.
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13 minutes ago, Chicken Boo said:
Poor hands?
From the tape I watched, I saw a lot of concentration drops from him. He looks down field before he has the ball often and it leads to drops. His hands are pretty subpar, nothing more than average at best.
Also, the people noticing the work and saying thanks for it, I’ve been trying to give you ‘cheers’ or ‘thanks’ on your posts but I don’t think I’m able too with the new member groups, thank you anyways though!
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17 minutes ago, NewEra said:
I’ve been diving into some RB prospect game tape the last couple weeks
I think this is the next position I’m going to get into
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Also lastly I don’t know if maybe you could advance out of the prospects group despite not having the content count required.
If you look at my activity, the majority of my content comes in threads that I’ve created, and I think I could humbly say they’ve been useful threads to start for the most part, with the majority of them getting 10+ thumbs up and thanks and things of that sort. It would really hurt my interest in the forum if i can’t start these types of threads anymore.
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@SDS sorry for posting this here, when you guys implemented the new member grouping system, I think you may have accidentally taken away the ‘prospects’ ability to view The Stadium, College Football and the forums of their liking entirely.
I’m only allowed to view the ‘club’ forums.
^^ Apparently I’m also not allowed to edit my posts.
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17 minutes ago, 1ZAYDAY1 said:
Williams put up big numbers against smaller schools. He was a very highly recruited kid out of GA and transferred from Tennessee to CSU. Considered a track kid, has speed I guess. Potential is huge. He’s style is like AJ Green very smooth route runner, same height and weight and can mar the tough catch.
He also played 2 SEC schools this year and had like 20 receptions 200+ yards and 2 touchdowns.
I’ll be sure to check him out, i’ll add scouting reports here as the offseason goes
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29 minutes ago, 1ZAYDAY1 said:
Preston Williams is being so over looked. Kid could be in the top 5.
6’4” 215, 94 receptions nearly 1400 yards and 14TDs.... and can’t get mentioned in the top 15?
I guess we will just have to wait and see.
Not that he couldn’t get mentioned in the top 15, I just haven’t seen his tape yet so I wasn’t going to make an uneducated report on him.
41 minutes ago, DJB said:Stopped reading when i saw DK at 12
We’ll revisit this in late April. Metcalf won’t hold up at the top through the whole process, he may not be as low as 12, but he won’t be a first rounder.
He’s had serious injury issues along with poor hands and an extremely limited route tree.
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37 minutes ago, Mat68 said:
I think Hollywood Brown becomes the top wr and possible top 10 pick. Tyreek Hill, Tarik Cohen, Deshaun Jackson all examples of small guys playing well. Imo an elite deep threat is a must with Allen at Qb. With all the protection granted to Wrs being 170-190 is not terrible if you are a fluid athlete with elite acceleration.
Hollywood Brown even looks small though, when he carries the ball it looks like an infant in his arms
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23 minutes ago, PIZ said:
Considering the offense the Bills are evolving into, is it safe to say WR draft picks will have SPEED as the #1 skill, or should HANDS be the preferred trait, because of all the drops?
More than anything I think it’ll be stature and power, you’re looking for someone along the lines of 6’1 and 210 or bigger. They lack the dominant, go-get-it aggression in their receiving core.
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2 minutes ago, dakrider said:
They shouldn't draft a WR in first round. Notice that the top guy here is ranked a 8.0 and the only one they have a Day 1 - first round lock. I think there will be a few WR taken in first round but for the 9th pick, I would take an OL or a top DE if avail. There will be several good WR available in round 2.
This is huge.
This draft is loaded with quality number two and slot receivers, but there’s really no elite talent. I like three guys to potentially be a number one receiver, but all three of them have serious concerns holding them back.
Kelvin Harmon has a terrific well-rounded game, but he lacks the athleticism necessary to be a number one. Deebo Samuel is far and away the most talented receiver in this draft, maybe the most talented in a long time, but he has way too long of an injury history to be trusted. Then lastly there’s N’Keal Harry, who has a very strong game overall, but he has no elite talent to put him above and beyond.
There’s many many quality number two and slot receivers in this class, and we’re much better off trying to get a few in the middle rounds than a top receiver in the first.
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7 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:
I know you did one hell of a job with these observations, but when the Bills signed Duke Williams, that is a batsignal that we are definitely NOT drafting a WR in the first round.
The entire league watched the Colts drastically improve their offensive line in ONE YEAR, and so we are drafting an offensive lineman, IMO. I applaud the move.
Are you going to do with with the OLine prospects?
I wouldn’t say that it means we’re definitely not drafting a receiver in the first round, but i’d agree that it’s unlikely we select one in the first. In my opinion, there’s only two both worth a first and that the Bills would be willing to take in the first and that’s Kelvin harmon andy n’Keal Harry, I would support either of them getting selected.
However, I do find it much more likely that we go with a receiver or two in the second and third rounds.
As for the offensive line, I generally get through 100-150 draft prospects a year but i’m not as strong with the o-line as I am with the rest of the positions. That being said, I will make it through some offensive lineman.
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18 minutes ago, Ittakestime said:
Some questionable items on list to say the least. Biggest might be no Tyre Brady.
I’ll have to look into Tyre Brady.
There’s a couple of names missing, I’ll be sure to add them through the weeks leading into the draft.
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Some notable names that may be missing from the list because I haven't had a chance to watch them yet; Bryan Edwards, Kendrick Rogers, Antoine Wesley. This is my personal work, and I figured I'd share it here. I'm not an expert by any means so take it for what it's worth.
Sorry for the formatting, I couldn't figure out how to fix it after copy and pasting.
My grades are on a scale: 9.5-10.0: Elite | 9.0-9.4: All-Pro | 8.5-8.9: Potential All-Pro | 7.5-8.4: Starter | 6.5-7.4: Potential Starter | 6.0-6.4: Depth Player | 0-5.9: Back-End Player
1.) Kelvin Harmon (NC State) - 8.0
2.) Deebo Samuel (South Carolina) - 7.9
3.) N’Keal Harry (Arizona State) - 7.9
4.) JJ Arcega-Whiteside (Stanford) - 7.7
5.) Emanuel Hall (Missouri) - 7.7
6.) DaMarkus Lodge (Ole Miss) - 7.7
7.) Hakeem Butler (Iowa State) - 7.5
8.) AJ Brown (Ole Miss) - 7.4
9.) David Sills (West Virginia) - 7.4
10.) Parris Campbell (Ohio State) - 7.3
11.) Anthony Johnson (Buffalo) - 7.3
12.) DK Metcalf (Ole Miss) - 7.2
13.) Riley Ridley (Georgia) - 7.2
14.) Marqise Brown (Oklahoma) - 7.2
15.) Collin Johnson (Texas) - 6.9
WR - Kelvin Harmon - NC State
6’2” - 215 Lbs. - Junior
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Attacks ball.
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Strong hands.
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Run blocking.
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Size.
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Strength.
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Diverse route tree.
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Ball tracking.
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Separation.
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High points ball.
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Persistence.
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Body adjustment.
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Catch radius.
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Choppy footwork.
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Explosiveness.
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(12/21/18) The talent in Kelvin Harmon is undeniable and the hype around him should start to accelerate as we get closer to the draft. There’s a clear deficiency in the athleticism in Harmon’s game as he lacks the top end speed and quickness of true number one receivers. However, outside of that Harmon is the dominant, physical athlete that you look for in your number one. His strong hands and grittiness make him a reliable target on every single play. Harmon shows a great ability to track and adjust to the ball which gives him nearly an unlimited catch radius. While some footwork is lacking, Harmon has one of the more complete route trees for a receiver at the college level. Overall, Harmon has a well developed game and should have a strong transition to the NFL level. Harmon is a late first round pick in terms of talent, but a sub 4.45 40 time could boost him into the top 10.
Grade: 8.0
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day One
Game Films: Syracuse (2018), Virginia (2018), Boston College (2018),
WR - Deebo Samuel - South Carolina
6’0” - 210 Lbs. - RS Senior
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Return abilities.
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Power.
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Aggression.
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Tenacity.
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Attacks the ball.
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Hands.
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Separation.
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Versatility.
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Burst.
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Strong hands.
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Footwork.
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Agility.
Cons:
Injuries:
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Broken leg in 2017.
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Lingering hamstring issues throughout 2016 and 2015.
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(9/5/18) There is no question surrounding the gifted talent that Deebo Samuel has. Samuel has the potential of an elite receiver with the athleticism he presents. He’s got the special aggression that you only see in receivers like Antonio Brown and Julio Jones. Samuel shows the type of ability to catch any ball that comes near him, the type of receiver who has an unlimited catch radius. He’s just an absolute force in the receiving game with an extremely athletic skill set. However, the issue with Samuel is his injuries. Through the last three seasons, Samuel has played just 18 games. In 2017, Samuel broke his leg causing him to miss the second half of the season. The true concern with Samuel’s injuries though, is his lingering hamstring issues. Hamstring injuries don’t typically disappear. The injuries are going to put general managers in a tough spot with Samuel. He’s got surefire number one receiver talent in the NFL, but these injuries are going to keep him off the field.
(1/02) Samuel is the closest thing to a number one receiver that this draft class has to offer. Samuel is equipped with a stocky, stout body and the athleticism needed to dominate opposing secondaries in the NFL. Samuel has a mix of everything and is reminicsent of Sammy Watkins coming out of Clemson. If you can be forgiving of his past injuries, Samuel is worthy of a top 8 pick in the draft. Samuel has a well developed game coming out of school. His strong hands and aggressive nature are a welcoming sight at the receiving position. Samuels displays a good mix of agility, acceleration and footwork to be able to create separation at any level of the field. It’s hard to ignore his past hamstring issues and only see his talent though, and this will drop Samuel a bit in the draft, likely into the second round.
Grade: 7.9
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day One - Day Two
Game Films: Missouri (2018), Clemson (2018), NC State (2017), Kentucky (2017), Missouri (2016),
WR - N’Keal Harry - Arizona State
6’3” - 215 Lbs. - Junior
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Power.
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Balance.
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Strength.
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Elusiveness.
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Run after catch.
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Versatility.
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Ball tracking.
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Body control.
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Hands.
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Suddenness.
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(1/03) N’Keal Harry plays a very physical and dominant brand of football, relying on his power and strength to make plays. He plays with the aggressive, go-get-it attitude that is required to be a number one receiver. Strong suddenness in his route running allows him to create quick separation from his defender. His size combined with his ball tracking, body control and strong hands make him a threat all over the field. Harry is a receiver that you could describe using the cliche as always open. The most dangerous part of Harry’s game comes after he already has the ball in his hands, his strength and balance make it extremely hard for a defensive back to being him to the ground. While Harry has a lot of strengths to his game and very little weaknesses, he lacks any true eye popping skills to suggest that he will be an elite receiver. Harry will be a quality starting receiver and can be the top receiver on his team, but it’s unlikely for him to join the likes of a Julio, AB or Deandre Hopkins type receiver.
Grade: 7.9
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day One - Day Two
Game Films: UTSA (2018), Oregon (2017), UCLA (2017), NC State (2017),
WR - JJ Arcega-Whiteside - Stanford
6’2” - 225 Lbs. - RS Junior
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Strong hands.
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Attacks the ball.
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Smooth.
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Body adjustment.
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Release.
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Positioning.
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Separation.
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Athleticism.
Injuries:
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Broken collarbone in high school.
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(1/02) JJ Arcega-Whiteside is a very fundamentally clean and sound receiver. Whiteside’s lack of athleticism will hold him back from being a number one receiver in the NFL, but he has a rounded enough game to produce as a solid number two. Whiteside has a very similar game to Robert Woods. The body control and adjustment that Whiteside displays makes him a threat at every level of the field. His positioning is tremendous and allows him to practically eliminate the defensive back from most plays. Whiteside plays a very tactical style of football, he’s a receiver that would thrive in a Patriot style system. Despite his lack of athleticism and overall quickness, his attention to detail allows him to create separation from his defender.
Grade: 7.7
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two
Game Films: Oregon (2018), Washington State (2018),
WR - Emanuel Hall - Missouri
6’2” - 195 Lbs. - Senior
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Vertical speed.
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Quickness.
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Separation.
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Agility.
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Run after catch.
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Catches with hands.
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Body control.
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Second gear.
Cons:
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Passive hands.
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Limited route tree.
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Physicality.
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Limited production.
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Footwork.
Injuries:
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Groin injury, 2018.
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(1/06) Emanuel Hall possesses an innate athletic skill set. Hall may be one of the most athletic receivers in a draft class that’s lacking elite speed at the top of the boards. This speed and quickness allows Hall to often times run right past the opposing defensive backs. Raw and unpolished footwork can and should be improved, but this quick burst allows Hall to break out of his cuts with momentum and loads of speed. At any level of the field Hall excels at creating separation and putting a gap between he and his defender. While he pulls in passes with his hands and is rarely ever seen body catching, Hall is a little passive and rarely attacks the ball. He’ll mostly be able to create separation solely with his speed and athleticism, but bigger and stronger defensive backs at the next level may be able to get away with bullying Hall a little bit. Hall doesn’t play a very physical game and he will struggle against defensive backs that can match his speed. The rare athleticism that Hall presents, especially in this receiving class filled more with size than speed, will keep Hall near the top of the boards.
Grade: 7.7
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two
Game Films: Florida (2018), Wyoming (2018), Georgia (2017), Florida (2017),
WR - DaMarkus Lodge - Ole Miss
6’1” - 205 Lbs. - Senior
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Quickness.
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Speed.
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Run after catch.
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Downfield blocking.
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Separation.
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Hands.
Cons:
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Limited route tree.
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Physicality.
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Concentration drops.
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(1/02) DaMarkus Lodge is a strong vertical receiver with the speed and burst to create separation down the field. At times Lodge has exceptional hands and makes Odell Beckham like catches, but then he’ll drop must have balls. The Ole Miss style of offense is going to hurt Lodge’s draft stock as there isn’t much tape on Lodge running different routes. Lodge lacks physicality in his game but he makes up for it with a more finesse style of play.
Grade: 7.7
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two
Game Films: Vanderbilt (2018), Texas A&M (2018),
WR - Hakeem Butler - Iowa State
6’5” - 220 Lbs. - RS Junior
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Size.
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Hand usage.
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Run blocking.
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Ball tracking.
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Catch radius.
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Fighter.
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Speed.
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Passive.
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Concentration drops.
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Acceleration.
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Route tree.
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Footwork.
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(1/02) There’s no looking past the potential that Hakeem Butler shows on the field. It starts with his 6’5” frame and enormous catch radius making him a viable option on any play. Butler goes at the ball with his hands and rarely ever relies on body catches. His size and ball tracking ability make him a threat on any route; he affords his quarterback a little bit of leeway with inaccurate balls. His effort level allows you to be a little forgiving with the holes in his game. Butler’s large frame comes with its downfalls, as it hurts his agility and acceleration. Subpar footwork and a small route tree hurt Butler’s chances to be a true number one at the NFL level. While Butler correctly uses his hands when going for the ball, he does so passively and this results in concentration drops and contested drops that need to be had. Overall, Butler’s weaknesses are things that can be overcame and his strengths are mostly unteachable which make him a very intriguing prospect.
Grade: 7.5
Tier: Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two
Game Films: Washington State (2018), Kansas (2018), Kansas State (2018)
WR - AJ Brown - Ole Miss
6’1”- 230 Lbs. - Junior
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Stout.
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Quickness.
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Footwork.
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Route running.
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Release.
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Power.
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Reliable.
Cons:
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Downfield blocking.
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Press release.
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Vertical speed.
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Downfield separation.
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(1/02) AJ Brown has a very unique and specific skill set that will be most valuable out of the slot. Very methodical and strict footwork makes Brown a threat on quickly developed routes. He consistently finds himself open in the middle of the field 5-15 yards downfield. Quick and choppy feet make it easy for him to create separate on slant and in routes. He struggles against press and is easily jammed to the outside, this combined with a low end top speed eliminates his threat downfield. Brown’s stout and stocky body allows him to stand tall in the middle of the field and eat powerful hits.
Grade: 7.4
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two
Game Films: Vanderbilt (2018), Alabama (2018),
WR - David Sills - West Virginia
6’3” - 210 Lbs. - Senior
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Size.
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Downfield blocking.
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High point.
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Route running.
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Red zone threat.
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Patience.
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Footwork.
Cons:
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Quickness.
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Concentration drops.
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(1/7) It’s hard to judge the value to David Sills game, he’s a very quietly talented receiver. At the surface, Sills doesn’t look like a very skillful receiver. He has very average speed, he isn’t too great with his quickness and his hands can be a touch underwhelming. However, the more you watch Sills game, the more talent you see. He has very deceiving footwork that allows him to create surprising separation. His footwork and route running ability combined with his size and length allows him to have a huge catch radius.
Grade: 7.4
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two
Game Films: Iowa State (2018), Tennessee (2018),
WR - Parris Campbell - Ohio State
6’0” - 210 Lbs. - RS Senior
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Speed.
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Run after catch.
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Agility.
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Zone awareness.
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Smooth breaks.
Cons:
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Inconsistent hands.
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Limited route tree.
Injuries:
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Knee injury.
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Ankle injury.
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(1/06) Parris Campbell’s tape shows very little refined receiving experience. Campbell may be the NFL’s next best gadget tool given the right offensive coordinator. Given space and room, Campbell’s ability to create on his own makes him an extremely dangerous weapon. He’s strongest on shallow crossing routes, screen plays and anything that gets him the ball underneath with an open field to work with. Campbell has a great awareness of zone coverage, on his shallow routes he displays the knowledge to sit down and wait in the openings between zones. With the new wave of innovative offensive minds in the NFL, the right team will get great use out of Campbell and his abiilty to create in the open field. He has a very agile game and a remarkable knack to smoothly move through the field. However, in the wrong system, Campbell doesn’t have the overall talent to succeed. A very limited route tree along with inconsistent hands limits Campbell’s game to routes within five yards of the line of scrimmage or deep shots. Campbell doesn’t seem to have enough talent to just naturally be on the field in your starting lineup and rather he’ll require plays specifically designed for him.
Grade: 7.3
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two - Day Three
Game Films: Michigan (2018), Indiana (2018), UNLV (2017), Maryland (2017),
WR - Anthony Johnson - Buffalo
6’1” - 210 Lbs. - RS Senior
Pros:
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Footwork.
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Route running.
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Hands.
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Balance.
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Power.
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Strong hands.
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Attacks the ball.
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Competitiveness.
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Ball tracking.
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Body control.
Cons:
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Speed.
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Separation.
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Athleticism.
Injuries:
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(1/06) Anthony Johnson is a very fundamentally sound receiver, he’s average in every definition of the word. Good at everything but great at nothing, Johnson plays a very similar game to Jordan Matthews. While Johnson was able to excel in the MAC, totaling 25 touchdowns in two years, his subpar athleticism is a little concerning when talking about transitioning to the next level. Johnson has below average speed and lacks the quickness and burst to create easy separation from his defender. Aside from Johnson’s athleticism, he has an extremely well-rounded game. He has good choppy footwork that gives him clean breaks in his routes which is a necessity considering his lack of burst. Combining these clean breaks with his strong and reliable hands makes Johnson a trustworthy receiver and a plausible bail out option when the quarterback is under pressure. Possibly the most impressive aspect of Johnson’s game is his ability to create after the catch. He has great balance and strength thus making it hard for smaller defensive backs to tackle him. It’s hard to gauge Johnson’s style of play as a non power five receiver. His lack of athleticism could ruin his transition to the NFL, or his well-rounded game could make him an average starter. It’s more tempting to take a receiver like Parris Campbell who has exceptional athletic ability and try to coach the rest of his game, than an Anthony Johnson with mediocre athleticism and hope that his game will elevate enough to make up for his athleticism.
Grade: 7.3
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two - Day Three
Game Films: Temple (2018), Bowling Green (2017),
WR - DK Metcalf - Ole Miss
6’4” - 230 Lbs. - RS Sophomore
Pros:
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Release.
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Separation.
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Athleticism.
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Catch radius.
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Vertical speed.
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Size.
Cons:
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Limited route tree.
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Production.
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Hands.
Injuries:
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Broken foot 2016.
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Neck surgery 2018.
Review:
(12/14) DK Metcalf is a dazzling highlight reel when he’s on the field, his all-around athletic ability makes him a physical specimen. However, the only intangible receiving talent that Metcalf shows as a receiver is his release off the line and ability to create separation. Other than that, Metcalf has subpar hands, an inexperienced route tree and a full injury history. A broken foot in 2016 and a neck surgery in 2018 make Metcalf’s health very questionable and a high risk.
Grade: 7.2
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two - Day Three
Game Films: Alabama (2018), LSU (2018), Texas Tech (2018),
WR - Riley Ridley - Georgia
6’1” - 200 Lbs. - Junior
Pros:
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Footwork.
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Release.
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Route running.
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Strong hands.
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Attacks the ball.
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Strong hands.
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Catch radius.
Cons:
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Acceleration.
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Production.
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Stutter steps.
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Downfield blocking.
Injuries:
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2016 foot surgery.
Review:
(1/7) The footwork and route running that Riley Ridley shows at the peak of his game is something to pay attention too. This will be the selling point for Ridley throughout the draft process. He doesn’t show any exceptional talent or athleticism to make him an enticing draft pick, but his sharp breaks and cuts are a point to build on. He shows the ability to release off the line well and a step past his defender cleanly. After Ridley is open, he has strong hands on his catches and a large catch radius showing that he can adjust his body to the ball. There’s an inconsistency and a lack of athleticism to Ridley’s game that is going to hold his draft stock back. He shows no real speed or acceleration to be able to pull away from opposing defensive backs, and his inconsistency within his production and game speed is a real concern. At his peak, Ridley looks to be able to develop into a viable option on the field, however, at his floor, Ridley isn’t going to see playing time because his inconsistency and his wavering route running won’t be enough to put him on the field.
Grade: 7.2
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two - Day Three
Game Films: LSU (2018), Missouri (2018), Alabama (2017),
WR - Marqise Brown - Oklahoma
5’11” - 170 Lbs. - Junior
Pros:
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Vertical speed.
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Acceleration.
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Footwork.
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Run after catch.
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Separation.
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Ball tracking.
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Shifty.
Cons:
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Size.
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Inconsistent hands.
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Strength.
Injuries:
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(12/21/2018) Marqise Brown has some of the highest boom or bust potential in the draft class, come April he will be one of the most polarizing prospects there is. His explosiveness makes him look to translate as quite the gadget weapon, but gadgets don’t always work out. Brown has lightning fast acceleration and speed that allows him to disappear in the open field. Despite a small route tree, his footwork gives the impression that he’ll be able to run NFL level routes. While Brown shows inconsistent hands, his ability to track the ball is exceptional. A lack of size is going to severely take away from Brown’s talent and could make the transition to the NFL a real challenge.
Grade: 7.2
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Two - Day Three
Game Films: Texas (2018), West Virginia (2018),
WR - Collin Johnson - Texas
6’5” - 220 Lbs. - Junior
Pros:
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Size.
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Downfield blocking.
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Ball tracking.
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Body control.
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Ball adjustments.
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High points the ball.
Cons:
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Limited route tree.
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Quickness.
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Agility.
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Release.
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Footwork.
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Rounded routes.
Injuries:
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(1/04) Unfortunately for those that fanboy the massive size and body frame, Collin Johnson doesn’t project to be much more than a big bodied, high effort player. Johnson’s 6’5” size along with a good habit to get up and high point the football makes him a tremendous red zone threat. He shows a knack to locate the ball and have the body control to position himself for it and the adjustments to make a play. Johnson doesn’t have the athleticism to make him a consistent threat on every down. He lacks the necessary burst and quickness to pull away from defenders as well as the vertical speed to be a deep threat. Poor footwork combined with subpar athleticism kills any chance for Johnson to create separation. It’s unlikely for Johnson to translate well too the next level, but his ability in the red zone will buy him time to try and develop into a consistently reliable receiver. Improved footwork would provide the biggest jump to his game.
Grade: 6.9
Tier: Potential Starter
Draft Stock: Day Three
Game Films: Maryland (2018), USC (2018),
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Unpopular Take. The Bills should trade for Rosen
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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While I do disagree and don’t think the Bills should do this, I don’t understand the absolute bashing of the OP.
The Redskins drafted a QB in the 1st and the 4th round in the same draft, and it was the 4th rounder that would start longer for them.
Everyone has a right to disagree with the idea, but too just bash it is ignorant. I believe that Josh Allen will workout, but if he doesn’t, why.not have a security blanket? I wouldn’t offer up a 2nd for Rosen, I think we still have too many holes to fill (DL, TE, OL), but if you can get a top 10 pick just one year out for a third, what’s the risk?
Rosen would come in and sit on the bench and if Allen works out, he doesn’t lose value because he hasn’t seen game time, and you flip him for a 2nd or 3rd right back (i.e. Jimmy G). If Allen doesn’t work out, you spent a 3rd round pick on a 1st round prospect and he gets a shot.
Again, I disagree. But come on, you can’t be so set on Allen and having the right josh and whatever other cliches and thoughts have developed and been regurgitated since the draft that you just blatantly abuse the OP for this idea.