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DeAndre Hopkins - Clemson - A smooth crisp route runner that has deep field speed and arguably the best hands in the NFL draft this year. Hopkins was once over shadowed by fellow Clemson WR Sammy Watkins but as Watkins would get hurt in games, Hopkins production would not only remain, it would increase. Hopkins is one of the few WRs in this draft that I would be absolutely fine with taking in round 1 (#22 preferably)
Da'Rick Rogers - Tennessee Tech - A player that was once troubled but IMO now seems like a good kid who is truly sorry for his mistakes. On the field Rogers is quick and physical with solid hands. A very tough WR who comes off to me as Anquan Boldin like. Rogers has shown he can play against tough competition (former All-SEC WR) and while I would probably not take a chance on him in round 1 because of past character issues (which I think he is done with), I would be very happy to take him in round 2 (if his stock rises) and I would be ecstatic to steal him in round 3 if Rogers is still around. 1st round talent IMO.
Markus Wheaton - Oregon State - Wheaton had an excellent senior season and I like this kids game. Watching tape of him he reminds me of Torry Holt a bit, his get off on the LOS, his already polished route running, etc. Wheaton is a track speed sprinter like Chris Givens and could be another toy for Sam Bradford to share his terrific deep ball with. Wheaton will participate in the Senior Bowl, which will be a good opportunity for him to improve his draft stock further. I would be satisfied if we were able to draft Wheaton in round 2/3 range.
Keenan Allen - California - Allen was held back all year by sub-par quarterback play from his brother Zach Maynard, but Allen managed to illustrate that he is a good player. I was a big Keenan Allen mark for a while yet I have cooled down a bit recently, but I still like his talent. Allen has shown in college that he is very good at crossing routes, has terrific hands that attack the ball, and is great with YAC. His lack of deep field catches concern me a bit but as I said his QB was meh. Allen may not be a burner but he does have the speed and definitely the athleticism to run deeper routes. A versatile player who can play all over the field (flanker, slot, PR). I would be OK if we drafted Allen in round 1. Like I said I have some questions but I see the ability.
Stedman Bailey - West Virginia - I know what some of you are thinking, "this guy is a slot WR in the NFL"....Well I have decided that I believe he can play the outside with success. Bailey may be 5'9/5'10 but he has been playing on the outside in college and has obviously done so with success. He was one of the most productive WRs in the nation. Playing with Tavon Austin helps, but Bailey has made plenty of plays on his own. Bailey is very Steve Smith (Panthers outside WR) like to me, a shorter WR but has the deep field speed and physical body to take on outside. An excellent route runner who has great hands. I would be happy if the Rams drafted Bailey in the round 2/3 range.
Other WRs that are on my radar but not necessarily my favorites: Justin Hunter, Terrance Williams.
For my reasons WRs: Cordarrelle Patterson - I see the talent but too raw for me right now...I would not take a chance... Tavon Austin - Great slot WR! Best in the draft!.... But I am assuming and wanting to retain Amendola, an already proven great slot WR.
Not a fan of this guy. Dont like the tape, don't buy the hype : Robert Woods
Da'Rick Rogers - Tennessee Tech - A player that was once troubled but IMO now seems like a good kid who is truly sorry for his mistakes. On the field Rogers is quick and physical with solid hands. A very tough WR who comes off to me as Anquan Boldin like. Rogers has shown he can play against tough competition (former All-SEC WR) and while I would probably not take a chance on him in round 1 because of past character issues (which I think he is done with), I would be very happy to take him in round 2 (if his stock rises) and I would be ecstatic to steal him in round 3 if Rogers is still around. 1st round talent IMO.
Markus Wheaton - Oregon State - Wheaton had an excellent senior season and I like this kids game. Watching tape of him he reminds me of Torry Holt a bit, his get off on the LOS, his already polished route running, etc. Wheaton is a track speed sprinter like Chris Givens and could be another toy for Sam Bradford to share his terrific deep ball with. Wheaton will participate in the Senior Bowl, which will be a good opportunity for him to improve his draft stock further. I would be satisfied if we were able to draft Wheaton in round 2/3 range.
Keenan Allen - California - Allen was held back all year by sub-par quarterback play from his brother Zach Maynard, but Allen managed to illustrate that he is a good player. I was a big Keenan Allen mark for a while yet I have cooled down a bit recently, but I still like his talent. Allen has shown in college that he is very good at crossing routes, has terrific hands that attack the ball, and is great with YAC. His lack of deep field catches concern me a bit but as I said his QB was meh. Allen may not be a burner but he does have the speed and definitely the athleticism to run deeper routes. A versatile player who can play all over the field (flanker, slot, PR). I would be OK if we drafted Allen in round 1. Like I said I have some questions but I see the ability.
Stedman Bailey - West Virginia - I know what some of you are thinking, "this guy is a slot WR in the NFL"....Well I have decided that I believe he can play the outside with success. Bailey may be 5'9/5'10 but he has been playing on the outside in college and has obviously done so with success. He was one of the most productive WRs in the nation. Playing with Tavon Austin helps, but Bailey has made plenty of plays on his own. Bailey is very Steve Smith (Panthers outside WR) like to me, a shorter WR but has the deep field speed and physical body to take on outside. An excellent route runner who has great hands. I would be happy if the Rams drafted Bailey in the round 2/3 range.
Other WRs that are on my radar but not necessarily my favorites: Justin Hunter, Terrance Williams.
For my reasons WRs: Cordarrelle Patterson - I see the talent but too raw for me right now...I would not take a chance... Tavon Austin - Great slot WR! Best in the draft!.... But I am assuming and wanting to retain Amendola, an already proven great slot WR.
Not a fan of this guy. Dont like the tape, don't buy the hype : Robert Woods
