Gregg Cosell Talks WR Prospects in the Draft

[RamBill]

Ross Tucker & Greg Cosell continue the 2015 NFL Draft series. Today Cosell breaks down the WR's in the Draft. He says Cooper is the most advanced of the WR's but not as explosive as Sammie Watkins and Julio Jones. He is a refined route runner for a college player. Kevin White he compares to Terrell Owens physically. Big and Explosive.....quick twitch...looks powerful and strong when playing. He talks about other WR's too.

Listen to Cosell Talk WR's

 

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DeVante Parker - WR - Player

Based on tape study, NFL Films' Greg Cosell envisions Louisville WR DeVante Parker as a "complementary" Michael Crabtree-type receiver in the pros, as opposed to a true No. 1 wideout.
Cosell believes Parker is "not really vertically explosive" and more of a "short-to-intermediate receiver" who presumably may need offensive scheme to threaten downfield. "DeVante Parker to me is probably a second-tier wide receiver in the NFL, not a lead dog," said Cosell. Parker ran forty times of 4.45 and 4.50 at the Combine. He measured in at 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds.
Source: Ross Tucker Podcast

Jaelen Strong - WR - Player

After watching Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong's college tape, NFL Films' Greg Cosell believes Strong doesn't maximize his speed because he is an unrefined route runner.
Draftniks were shocked when Strong ran 4.44 at the Combine; he doesn't play that fast. Cosell believes this can be fixed. "He's a kid that needs to tighten his route running quite a bit," said Cosell. "Lot of wasted motion in his route running, which prevents him from maximizing his speed. My guess is that can be taught." Cosell praised Strong for "very, very good body control" and his ability to win contested catches. Strong is a polarizing prospect, but should be a top-50 pick.
Source: Ross Tucker Podcast


Kevin White - WR - Player

After studying West Virginia WR Kevin White's college tape, NFL Films' Greg Cosell came away believing White's game and build were "reminiscent" of Terrell Owens.
"That kind of sort of big, powerful, fast guy," observed Cosell. "White is big and explosive. I mean I think he was about 6-foot-2 1/2, 215. He's a quick-twitch explosive athlete for a kid that size. And he looks physical playing. When you see him on film, he just looks powerful and strong. And he has that explosive burst to him for a big wideout. He was very strong run after catch." Cosell suggested White might best fit in a "Don Coryell" type vertical offense. You can listen to Cosell's take on this year's wide receiver class at the link below.

http://www.rotoworld.com/playernews/nfl/football-player-news?rw=1

 

[RamBill]

The 2015 draft class of receivers is one of the deepest in recent memory, and there are all kinds and types for NFL teams to consider — everything from top-tier game-changers to perfect complementary pieces, to talented players in need of development work. It’s time for Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated and Greg Cosell of NFL FIlms and ESPN’s NFL Matchup to move through this group of pass-catchers player by player and determine their best NFL traits and fits.

Listen to Cosell Talk Rookie WR's

 

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Rotoworld’s Josh Norris joins PFT to discuss the contrasting skill-sets of wide receivers Amari Cooper and Kevin White, explaining how Cooper is a top-ten talent despite not being a complete receiver.

Watch Norris Talk White/Cooper

 

[thehammer]

thought his comments were spot on...wish they had asked to to name 2/3 sleepers

 

[RamBill]

It’s time to talk about the draft with Doug Farrar of Sports Illustrated, and Greg Cosell of NFL FIlms and ESPN’s NFL Matchup. In the premiere episode of the 2015 draft podcasts, Greg and Doug go through the most exciting and intriguing quarterbacks in the 2015 draft class.

Listen to Cosell Talk QB's