Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 204
40: 4.65
Year: 5Sr
Seyi Ajirotutu
School: Fresno State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after posting 49/677/7. Led the team in receiving yards as a junior with totals of 44/714/5.
Positive: Nice-sized pass catcher with an inconsistent game. Quickly releases off the line into pass routes, effectively uses his frame to box out defenders, and displays good eye/hand coordination. Flashes strong hands with the ability to pluck the ball from the air, keeps the play in bounds, running after the reception, and works to pick up as much yardage as possible. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw and extends to make the reception away from his body. Shows the ability to get vertical and make the difficult catch in battles. Has a smooth style and easily makes the reception in stride, coming back into the clearing and finds the open spot on the field.
Negative: Lacks quickness, speed, and he does not show a burst. All too often lets some catchable throws slip through his hands. Easily loses focus and concentration.
Analysis: Ajirotutu possesses the size/speed numbers to be a second receiver at the next level yet has an unpolished game that needs work. He must improve his consistency catching the ball if he's ever to see playing time at the next level.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 215
40: 4.62
Year: 4Sr
Danario Alexander
School: Missouri
Position: WR
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior posting career numbers 113/1781/14. Junior totals included 26/329/5 after 37/417/2 as a sophomore. Underwent off-season knee injury prior to 2008 season and another procedure for an unrelated cause on the same knee this February.
Positive: Well-sized receiver with natural pass catching skills. Strong pass catcher who uses his size and as an advantage, shielding defenders away with his frame then getting vertical and high pointing the ball over opponents. Finds the open spot on the field, comes back to the quarterback and takes a pounding yet holds onto the throw. Extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame, strong running after the catch, and breaks several tackles to pick up yardage. Displays terrific concentration, contorts in midair and makes the difficult reception with defenders draped on. Possesses a sense of timing, effectively makes the difficult over-the- shoulder reception downfield or gets up in a crowd for the difficult catch.
Negative: Slow releasing off the line, displays little burst in his game and no speed. Has had extensive knee problems the past two years.
Analysis: Alexander possesses the size and receiving skill to be a productive possession wide out at the next level. The health his knee will dictate whether he can be a teams second receiver or fifth on the depth chart.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
40: 4.68
Year: 5Sr
Bryan Anderson
School: Central Michigan
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Totals last season included 64/784/7 after 63/865/6 as a junior. Posted career totals of 90/1132/hand as a sophomore after a freshman season of 73/867/5.
Positive: Underrated receiver who does not get the credit he
Negative: More of a long strider and lacks a quick burst. Has lapses in concentration on occasion.
Analysis: Anderson has been consistently productive on the college level and is flying under the radar screens of NFL scouts. He's been compared by some to San Diego Charger receiver Vincent Jackson in size and style. Anderson is likely to fall out of the draft yet could be a big surprise in camp this summer and eventually develop into a fourth receiver on the NFL level.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 188
40: 4.51
Year: 5Sr
Alric Arnett
School: West Virginia
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who turned in the totals of 43/586/3 as a senior after 35/466/6 the prior year.
Positive: Fluid, sure-handed receiver best in the underneath coverage. Uses his frame to shield away opponents, nicely adjusts to the errant throw, and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Comes back into the clearing of the offense to make himself an available target and displays good eye/hand coordination. Does not go down without a fight, and works to pick up yardage running after the catch. Blocks downfield for the running game.
Negative: Lacks deep speed and cannot run to the long throw. Never really established himself as a number one receiver in college.
Analysis: Arnett possesses a lot of natural pass-catching skills and offers potential as a fifth receiver on the NFL level. He would help his cause by displaying special teams skill this summer.
Height: 5.6.5
Weight: 149
40: 4.37
Year: 4Sr
Brandon Banks
School: Kansas State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year last season. Led Kansas State in receiving with 56/705/1 while also averaging 9.1 yards on 17 punt returns and 28.9 yards on 39 kick returns with four scores. Receiving totals the prior season included 67/1049/9.
Positive: Small, explosive skill player who can score any time the ball is in his hands. Plays with great quickness in his all-around game, can turn it on in a single step then run away from defenders. Explosive, quickly changes direction and loses no speed. Fluid releasing off the line of scrimmage, immediately gets to top speed and is a solid pass catcher who extends to make the reception away from his frame. Very nimble, flexible, and elusive handling the ball. Displays both soft and strong hands with the ability to pluck the pass from the air. Effectively uses the sidelines, plays with good balance, and is a solid athlete.
Negative: Small, struggles in battles and limited by size.
Analysis: Banks is a terrific athlete and an explosive skill player who can help any team at the next level as a slot receiver, return specialist, or handle the ball on reverses. His size will be a limiting factor, yet Banks will have a role as a specialist.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 166
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Edwin Baptiste
School: Morgan State
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter with totals of 28/336/4 as a senior and 21/316/to the prior year. Posted a career-high 29 receptions as a sophomore.
Positive: Athletic receiver who has flashed ability the past three seasons. Quickly gets off the line, nicely adjusts to the errant throw, and looks the pass into his hands. Extends in a crowd to make the reception, displays good focus as well as eye/hand coordination. Lays out for the difficult catch, plays with good balance, body control, and pulls the errant throw from the air. Uses his frame to shield away defenders and protect the ball.
Negative: He
Analysis: Baptiste has been a consistent receiver the past two seasons but He lacks NFL type size. He must show ability as a return specialist in camp this summer to have any chance of sticking a roster.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Freddie Barnes
School: Bowling Green
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a freshman. All-Conference selection as a senior and sophomore. Also named to several all-American teams last year after he led the country and established a new NCAA receptions mark after totals of 155/1770/19. Junior totals included 40 receptions. Initially led Bowling Green in receptions as a sophomore when he registered 82/962/9.
Positive: Strong, reliable receiver who shows the ability to take over games. Fluid releasing off the line of scrimmage, works back to the quarterback to make himself an available target and displays both focus and concentration. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents, keeps the play in bounds, running after the catch, and displays the ability to break tackles then pick up extra yardage. Extends to make the reception away from his frame, and comes away with some terrific one-handed receptions. Sturdy receiver who takes a pounding and holds onto the ball. Plays heads-up football.
Negative: Has marginal quickness and speed in his game. Slow getting off the line and cannot quickly get into breaks. Struggles to get separation.
Analysis: Barnes is a record-setting college receiver with adequate skills for the next level. He projects as a possession wide out who should have a role in the red zone. His lack of speed and quickness is a limiting factor, and Barnes may never be anything other than a fourth wide out for an NFL team.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 211
40: 4.5
Year: 4Jr
Chris Bell
School: Norfolk State
Position: WR
Bio: Penn State transfer awarded All-Conference honors last season after eight after posting a team leading 51/958/13.
Positive: Big, strong possession receiver with an explosive game. Uses his hands and strength to get separation from opponents, goes over the middle and makes the difficult catch in a crowd. Uses his frame to shield away opponents and protect the pass, gets vertical and pulls the ball from the air. Makes the tough catch with defenders draped on him, resilient and gives effort running after the reception. Tracks the deep ball and nicely makes the reception downfield. Effective when he extends his hands and makes the reception away from his frame. Fights to come away with the ball in a battle. Gives a lot of effort blocking and gets results.
Negative: Lacks the quick release off the line and not a sharp route runner. One speed receiver who cannot stretch the field. Unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him at times and loses focus.
Analysis: After seeing minimal playing time at Penn State, Bell really watched his game take off last season. He plays a fearless brand of football and really attacks all his assignments as a pass catcher or blocker. Still raw with his technique, Bell offers a lot of upside potential and could develop into a fourth receiver for an NFL franchise while being a special teams ace on coverage units.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 219
40: 4.45
Year: 3Jr
Arrelious Benn
School: Illinois
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman season and named as an All-American after his sophomore campaign. Junior receiving totals included 38/490/2 when he struggled for most of the season with an ankle injury. Totals the prior two seasons included 67/1055/3 as a sophomore after 54/676/2 as a freshman.
Positive: Well-sized possession receiver with reliable hands. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents and comes away with the difficult reception in a crowd. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, gets down to scoop up the low pass or vertical, and out- jumps defenders to grab the ball. Effortlessly makes the reception running full speed, catches the pass away from his frame, and looks the ball into his hands. Plays with excellent balance, body control, and knows where he is on the field. Displays good overall awareness in his game. Shows himself to be a very effective blocker downfield.
Negative: Lacks the quick release off the line, does not show sharpness into breaks nor possesses a burst.
Analysis: After two incredibly productive seasons, Benn struggled with injuries and inconsistency as a junior in 2009. He possesses the size and skill to be a number two/possession receiver in the NFL. Likely to be under-drafted, yet he has the ability to eventually start on the NFL level.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 204
40: 4.7
Year: 5Sr
Nyan Boateng
School: California
Position: WR
Bio: Used in a rotational system the past two seasons. Senior totals included 13/191/2 after 29/439/5 as a junior when he led the team. Missed two games as a senior with a broken foot. Started his career Florida in 2005 before transferring.
Positive: Nice-sized pass catcher who's flashed skill in the past. Uses his frame to shield away defenders, extends his hands and offers the quarterback a nice target. Easily adjusts to the errant throw and makes the reception in stride. Solid blocker downfield.
Negative: Does not display naturally soft hands and all too often unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him. One-speed receiver and not a vertical threat.
Analysis: Boateng has had up and down college career yet possesses the size/speed numbers to be a fourth or fifth receiver in the NFL. Developmental prospect who could be stashed in a practice squad.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Deryn Bowser
School: Akron
Position: WR
Bio: Junior college transfer awarded All-Conference honors as a junior after totals of 64/785/4. Senior numbers included 21/307/5 in six games. Missed the second half of the season with a broken leg.
Positive: Fundamentally sound receiver with solid size and pass catching skills. Quickly releases off the line into routes, effectively uses hand technique to get off jams and immediately gets to top speed. Displays a burst, comes back to the ball out of breaks, and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Displays the ability to pick up yardage running after the catch and elusive in the open field. Sturdy receiver can take a pounding and hold onto the ball. Plays heads-up football and displays good concentration.
Negative: Lacks the deep speed and cannot beat defenders down the field. Gets marginal results as a blocker. Coming off a leg injury.
Analysis: Browser showed a lot of skill as a junior before a broken leg sideline him midway through his senior campaign. He lacks the great size but has enough pass-catching skills to catch on as a fifth receiver if he's totally healthy.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 218
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Aaron Boyce
School: Eastern Washington
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past three seasons. Named as an All-American after his sophomore season. Senior totals included 39/634/6 when he was limited to seven games because of an Achilles injury. Junior totals included 63/917/10 after career totals of 84/1299/10 as a sophomore.
Positive: Dependable, large-bodied receiver with solid hands. Displays a sense of timing, comes back to the ball out of breaks and consistently extends to make the reception away from his frame. Displays good focus, eye/hand coordination, and a lot of natural receiving skills. Gets vertical and contorts in midair to grab the pass away from defenders. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw and does a solid job tracking the deep ball to make the reception in stride.
Negative: Does not show much of a burst and lacks downfield speed. Occasionally drops some catchable throws.
Analysis: Boyce has been ultra-productive in Eastern Washington's spread offense and has the size as well a skill to make it as a fourth or fifth receiver at the next level.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 207
40: 4.66
Year: 3Jr
Dezmon Briscoe
School: Kansas
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Junior totals included 84/1337/9, when he also averaged 22.7 yards on 19 kick returns with another score. Posted career receiving numbers of 92/1407/18 as a sophomore.
Positive: Nice-sized, sure handed receiver who's displayed the ability to take over games in the past. Strong, defeat jams at the line of scrimmage, and gets separation from opponents. Consistent hand catcher who extends to make the reception away from his frame. Gets up in a crowd and comes away with the difficult catch. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents and nicely adjusts to the errant throw. Displays good eye/hand coordination. Easily makes the reception in stride and very quick transitioning from making the reception to running after the catch.
Negative: Displays minimal quickness in his game and really does not show a burst. Looked soft throughout the 2009 season and was not always extending or laying out for the difficult reception. Performed poorly at the combine.
Analysis: Briscoe was a productive receiver at Kansas three years running and has enough skill to be productive at the next level. He comes off a disappointing campaign in 2009 and must get his game back on track. Briscoe offers possibilities as a number two receiver for the next level if he hits on all cylinders.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 186
40: 4.56
Year: 3Jr
Antonio Brown
School: Central Michigan
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter who's won All-Conference honors since his freshman season and was twice named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year. Junior receiving totals included a team leading 110/1198/9. Also averaged 13.5 yards on 20 punt returns, adding two scores and 22.1 yards on 35 kick returns with another touchdown. Sophomore receiving totals included 93/998/7 after 102/1003/6 as a freshman. Averaged 20.5 yards on 20 punt returns in 2008 and 26.2 yards on 40 kick returns in 2007.
Positive: Explosive skill player who always produces whenever the ball is in his hands. Consistent hand catcher at receiver who nicely settles into the open spot on the field and works to make himself an available target. Gets vertical and adjusts or contorts in midair to grab the errant pass. Displays good eye/hand coordination, skill running after the reception and plays with a large degree of intelligence. Tough and battles opponents to come away with the ball. Shows a burst of speed and keeps his feet moving on contact. Elusive return specialist displaying the ability to avoid opponents, find the open lanes and quickly get through them.
Negative: Lacks the size to be a true number one receiver. Never presented himself as a vertical threat on a consistent basis and Central Michigan.
Analysis: Brown has been one of our favorite receivers the past three years and terrific college player who consistently produces on the field. He lacks classic size for the next level yet will be an asset to a team as a third receiver and return specialist.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Moe Brown
School: South Carolina
Position: WR
Bio: Posted career numbers of 32/497/3 last season when he became a full-time starter. Started five games as a junior and caught 30/391/1.
Positive: Adequately sized receiver who displays good awareness on the field. Runs solid routes, comes back to the ball, and extends his hands, offering the quarterback a nice target. Adjust well to the errant throw, looks the pass in and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Effectively makes the errant throw running full speed.
Negative: Poor route runner and tends to slow into breaks. Does a lot of cradling of the ball against his frame rather than cleanly catching passes away from his body.
Analysis: Brown has adequate size/speed numbers for the next level, yet he has never been overly productive in South Carolina's passing offense. He could make it as a fifth receiver if he turns up his game this summer.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 215
40: 4.62
Year: 4Sr
Jamar Bryant
School: East Carolina
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter who totaled 22/205/2 as a senior after missing six games with a knee injury. Junior totals included 19/16/3 after missing time during this season with a suspension due to violation of team rules. Career totals of 48/704/6 came during a sophomore season.
Positive: Well-built, sure-handed possession wide out who's shown the ability to take over games in the past. Comes back to the ball, make himself an available target, and displays terrific eye/hand coordination. Extends to make the reception away from his frame, and looks the ball into his hands. Displays good awareness on the field. Terrific blocker who helps the running game.
Negative: One-speed receiver who cannot stretch defenses vertically. Watched his playing time reduced the past two seasons due to suspension and injury.
Analysis: At the top of his game, Bryant is a legitimate fourth receiver at the next level as a possession wide out in the underneath coverage. He offers a degree of upside yet must get his game physically and mentally back on track to have any chance of making an NFL roster.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
40: 4.45
Year: 3Jr
Dez Bryant
School: Oklahoma State
Position: WR
Bio: Played in three games as a junior before being suspended by the NCAA after not being forthright about pre-season workouts. Totals last year included 17/323/4. Totals of the prior two seasons included 87/1480/19 as a sophomore and 43/622/6 as a freshman when he broke into the starting lineup. Awarded All-Conference and all-American honors in 2008.
Positive: Physically gifted pass catcher who takes over games or breaks them open. Quickly releases off the line into pass routes, comes back to the ball out of breaks and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Immediately transitions from making the reception to running after the catch, displays a burst of speed, and can stretch the field. Displays terrific eye/hand coordination, makes the difficult over-the- shoulder reception and battles hard to come away with the ball. Comes across the middle and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Easily makes the reception in stride and can turn it on and one quick step. Sells routes, uses his hands to get separation from defenders, and is a tough receiver who takes a pounding yet holds onto the throw.
Negative: Does not display sharpness running routes and tends to float exiting breaks. Loses focus on occasion and let the pass get inside him. Not a true vertical threat. Has character issues and off-the-field concerns.
Analysis: Bryant is a game-controlling receiver who has all the skills necessary to be a number one wide out at the next level. He's big, strong yet also fast and possesses a lot of natural receiving skills. His off the field issues have sent up red flags and will cause Bryant to be drafted later in Round One than his talents would usually dictate. Bryant will be an immediate starter at the next level and could look forward to a long, productive NFL career if makes football a priority and matures off the field.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 193
40: 4.46
Year: 4Sr
Duke Calhoun
School: Memphis
Position: WR
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after posting career numbers of 68/923/5. Junior totals included 40/487/3. Initially broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore and posted 62/890/5.
Positive: Sure-handed receiver with average size. Displays soft hands, extends to make the reception away from his frame, and looks the ball in. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, reaching back and extending to make the reception away from his frame, or getting down to scoop up the low pass. Effectively uses the sidelines, keeps the play in bounds running after the catch, and works to pick up as much yardage as possible. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, works to get separation, and exposes himself in a crowd for the difficult reception.
Negative: Shows minimal burst in his game and does not possess downfield speed. Struggles coming away with the ball in a crowd.
Analysis: Calhoun has been very productive the past four seasons at Memphis, and he could find a home on an NFL roster is the fifth receiver.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 191
40: 4.5
Year: 5Sr
Chris Carter
School: Cal-Davis
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Led the team in receiving as a senior posting 85/889/4 after 69/768/5 as a junior. Played just two games as a sophomore in 2007 before being sidelined with injury. Freshman totals included 54/703/5.
Positive: Productive and reliable small school receiver with a good head for the position. Displays a degree of quickness in his game, runs solid routes and stays low exiting breaks, immediately positioning himself to make the reception. Adjusts to the errant throw, plays with good body control and looks the pass into his hands. Consistently finds the open spot in the defense. Makes good use of the sidelines, catches the ball with solid fundamentals, and always works to make himself an available target. Knows where he is on the field.
Negative: Not a big strong sturdy wide out. Lacks the second gear and ability to run to the deep throw.
Analysis: Carter is a natural receiver who showed the ability to take over games on a small school level. He lacks great up size yet is a polished prospect who could easily make a roster as a fifth receiver.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 222
40: 4.53
Year: 4Sr
Riley Cooper
School: Florida
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after career numbers of 51/961/9. Junior totals included 18/261/3.
Positive: Tough, reliable possession receiver with natural pass catching skills. Displays good focus, concentration and makes the difficult reception with defenders draped on him. Uses hand technique get off jams the line, shields opponents away with his frame, and plays with a large degree of awareness. Finds the open spot in the underneath coverage, always works to make himself an available target, and is a terrific hand catcher who makes the reception away from his frame. Sells routes displaying quickness into breaks and stays low on exit. Solid downfield blocker and helps the running game.
Negative: Lacks the second gear, shows no burst or the ability to beat defenders in a foot race. Cannot run to the deep throw. Marginally productive until his senior season.
Analysis: Cooper watched his game take off last season and has the size to be a solid possession receiver and red zone threat at the next level.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
40: 4.51
Year: 5Sr
Victor Cruz
School: Massachusetts
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference and All-American honors since his junior campaign. Lead UMass in receiving the past two years, posting 59/868/5 as a senior after 71/1064/6 the prior year. Experienced returning punts and kicks.
Positive: Unheralded receiving prospect with a reliable and complete game. Displays quickness in his overall game, immediately gets off the line into routes and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Gets vertical in a crowd, displays good eye/hand coordination and comes away with the difficult grab. Comes back into the clearing to make himself an available target and a consistent hand catcher. Goes over the middle, uses his frame to shield away opponents, and takes the big hit yet holds onto the throw.
Negative: One-speed receiver who does not get separation down the field. Lacks the big frame most teams desire in a possession wide out.
Analysis: Cruz has been incredibly productive the past two seasons and is a skilled pass catcher with reliable hands. He could make it as a team
Height: 6-3
Weight: 217
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Eric Decker
School: Minnesota
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since in his junior season. Led the team in receiving as a senior, posting 50/758/5. Played in nine games last year before being sidelined with a Lisfranc fracture of his foot. Junior totals included career numbers of 84/1074/7 after 67 receptions as a sophomore.
Positive: Large, reliable possession receiver who consistently comes away with the ball. Quickly releases off the line of scrimmage, uses his hands to get separation from opponents, and always on the same page as his quarterback. Displays a sense of timing, easily adjusts to the errant throw, and always finds a way to get free. Outstanding field sense and football awareness, shows great concentration, and almost always makes the difficult reception with defenders draped on him. Possesses terrific eye/hand coordination, plays with good balance as well as body control. Sells routes and displays quickness into breaks. Exposes himself to the big hit yet still comes away with the ball. Plays with an aggressive attitude and does an above- average job blocking.
Negative: Possesses a marginal burst of speed and does not have the second gear. Must come back from a major injury.
Analysis: Decker has been one of the most sure-handed receivers in the nation the past two years and nicely projects to the NFL as a possession wide out. He has all the makings to be a productive second or third receiver at the next level if he is able to return from his injury.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 210
40: 4.39
Year: 5Sr
Marcus Easley
School: Connecticut
Position: WR
Bio: Former walk-on coming off a breakout campaign. Led UConn in receptions as a senior, posting 48/893/8, with an average of 18.6 yards per catch. Junior totals included four receptions.
Positive: Tall, athletic receiver who
Negative: Takes a bit of time to get it going and Lacks overall quickness in his game. Runs fast for the stopwatch yet does not translate that speed onto the field consistently.
Analysis: Easley is an intriguing prospect whose best football is ahead of him. His production has been spotty, yet he has the physical skills to be a third receiver at the next level and can make an NFL roster for a team willing to patiently develop his skills.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 187
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Armanti Edwards
School: Appalachian State
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference and all-American honors since his freshman season. Two-time winner of the Walter Payton Award in 2008 and 2009, given annually to the nation's top FCS football player. Passing totals last season included 68%/3291/12/7, when he also added 679 yards rushing with 18 touchdowns. Junior passing totals included 64.1%/2902/30/9 and a team-leading 941 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.
Positive: Accomplished college signal caller who projects to either receiver or running back at the next level. Possesses a good arm, powers the ball into pass catchers, and displays speed on all throws. Improved as a passer last season, did a nice job looking off the safety, and has a sense of where his receivers are on the field. Possesses a quick release and the ball immediately gets out of his hands. Patient in the pocket, buys time for receivers, and has the ability to elude defenders, scrambling around the pocket. Slips defenders outside the pocket, shows a burst of speed and the ability to create yardage carrying the ball. Does a terrific job commanding the offense. Tough as a passer or ball carrier and works as hard to be productive.
Negative: Displays poor accuracy as a quarterback and sprays his passes around. Constantly has receivers adjusting backwards or getting vertical to catch the ball. Lacks stature in the pocket and must get to the outside to give himself a better view of the field.
Analysis: Edwards was a record-setting quarterback at Appalachian State and a true leader on the field. He lacks the stature and passing accuracy to play quarterback in the NFL yet does enough things well that he'll get consideration in camp this summer. In many ways reminds us of the New York Jets Brad Smith.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 211
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Ray Fisher
School: Indiana
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter moved to cornerback last season after being a productive receiver the prior three years. Posted 40 tackles and broke up two passes as a senior, when he also averaged 9.8 yards on six punt returns and 37.4 yards on 17 kick returns with two scores. Struggled with a knee injury last season and missed three games. Led the team in receptions as a junior, with totals of 42/373/5. Sophomore receiving totals included 52/482/4.
Positive: Athletic prospect who has shown himself to be a top return specialist. Displays solid awareness, effectively reads receivers eyes and displays a nice move to the throw. Battles with opponents throughout the action, possesses a burst of speed, and plays faster than his forty time. Correctly positions himself against opponents, sized well, and possesses a better-than-average ball skills. Quickly releases off the line of scrimmage at receiver, uses his hands to separate from defenders, and comes back to the ball out of breaks. Consistently finds the open spot the field and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Displays strong hands at receiver. Did a solid job on coverage units besides returning punts and kicks at Indiana.
Negative: Lacks the great bulk and will struggle in battles. Shows hesitation in his game at cornerback.
Analysis: Fischer has been productive in all three facets of the game on offense, defense, as well a special teams. He never truly developed at one position, but we prefer him at receiver. Fischer could be a surprise undrafted rookie in 2010 who impacts the game on special teams.
Height: 5-9
Weight: 186
40: 4.25
Year: 4Sr
Jacoby Ford
School: Clemson
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter named All-Conference selection as a senior after leading Clemson in receiving with 56/779/6, while also averaging 14.2 yards on ten punt returns, bringing one back for a score. Junior receiving totals included 55/710/4. ACC champion in the 60 meter indoor sprint.
Positive: Small yet explosive pass catcher who can score from any point on the field. Immediately gets to top speed, shows a burst, and can turn it on in a single step. Has defenders playing back on their heels, makes the difficult over-the-shoulder reception, and consistently catches the ball with his hands. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, makes himself an available target, and immediately transitions from making the catch running after the reception. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw and looks the pass into his hands. Displays both quickness and speed in his entire game. Lays out and plays a physical game for smaller receiver.
Negative: Struggles in battles and really needs a clear area to work in. Easily brought down at the point of attack by a single defender.
Analysis: Lacking the size to be a first or second wide out, Ford offers potential as a slot receiver and return specialist. He
Height: 6-3
Weight: 217
40: 4.43
Year: 4Sr
David Gettis
School: Baylor
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter who totaled 52/675/3 as a senior after 29/391 the prior year.
Positive: Well-sized possession receiver whose game is on the rise. Fluid, strong and beats jams at the point of attack to get separation. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, adjusts to the errant throw and contorts in midair to grab the ball. Makes the difficult catch in a crowd or the over-the shoulder reception downfield. Displays strong hands.
Negative: Unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him and does a bit of body catching. Does not have the second gear or burst of speed.
Analysis: Gettis is a well-sized possession receiver who's shown steady improvement in his game and offers a nice degree of upside. He has the necessary tools to make a roster as a fourth receiver.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 187
40: 4.49
Year: 4Sr
Marshwan Gilyard
School: Cincinnati
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter named Big East Special Teams Player of the Year last season. Senior receiving totals included 87/1191/11 when he also averaged 12.6 yards on 16 punt returns, with another score and 30.5 yards on 42 kick returns with two additional touchdowns. The junior receiving totals included 81/1276/11.
Positive: Natural pass catcher and displays good focus, concentration, as well a soft hands. Effortlessly makes the reception in contorted positions, plucks the ball from the air, and is elusive running after the reception. Displays a sense of timing and always works his way back into the open spot to make himself an available receiver. Quickly transitions from making the catch to running after the reception, plays with a nice degree of quickness and always works to pick up positive yardage. Consistently makes the difficult over the shoulder reception downfield or catches the pass without breaking stride. Elusive and displays the ability to create yardage whenever he handles the ball. Consistently alters the momentum of games with long returns of punts and kicks.
Negative: Game-breaking skill player who is a threat to score any time the ball is in his hands. Really does not show the deep speed or second gear. Stands to improve his route running. Lacks the classic size most teams want in a number one receiver.
Analysis: Gilyard has been incredibly productive the past two seasons after breaking in with the first team as a sophomore. He's the go-to guy on the Cincinnati offense whom opponents cannot stop despite the fact they constantly focus on him. Gilyard offers a large degree of upside potential and should immediately impact a team as a number two receiver and dangerous return specialist.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 189
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Richard Goodman
School: Florida State
Position: WR
Bio: Senior totals included 27/355/1, when he was slowed returning from the broken fibula that sidelined him in 2008. The junior totals of 2007 included 20/184/2.
Positive: Fluid pass catcher with natural receiving skills who has been shelved with injury for much of the past three seasons. Comes back to the ball out of breaks to make himself an available target, and effectively extends to catch the pass away from his frame. Quickly releases off the line into pass routes and cells breaks.
Negative: Marginally productive in college and never met expectations in large part because of his injuries. One-speed receiver who will not stretch the field vertically.
Analysis: Goodman has been highly thought of in the scouting community, which expected him to raise the level of his game since the 2007 season. Comes with medical red flags. He will have a chance this summer to establish himself as fifth receiver at the next level.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 195
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Bakari Grant
School: Cal-Davis
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Senior totals included 45/584/5 after 61/720/8 as a sophomore.
Positive: Nice-sized pass catcher who
Negative: Shows minimal quickness in his game, does not have a burst or the ability to get separation downfield. Inconsistent effort and does not always play with a great amount of toughness. Double catches too many passes.
Analysis: Grant is a well-sized receiver who has shown skill the past three years yet never truly elevated his game to the next level. He has the size and skills necessary to make it as the fifth receiver in the NFL if he's willing to play hard for 60 minutes.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 200
40: 4.65
Year: 5Sr
Rashaun Greer
School: Colorado State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his junior season. Posted 49/739 as a senior after career numbers the prior year of 63/1114/3.
Positive: Productive possession receiver with marginal upside for the next level. Extends his hands, offers the quarterback a big target, and uses his frame to box out defenders. Gets up and fights for the reception, possesses good eye/hand coordination, and wins out in battles. Adjusts to the errant throw then looks the ball into his hands.
Negative: Does not display naturally soft hands and unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him, doing too much body catching. Slows into routes, gets choppy footed and struggles to separate from defenders. One speed receiver who does not beat opponents vertically.
Analysis: Greer looked as though he had the makings of a potential fifth receiver on the NFL level after his junior season, yet his play slid back last season. He must play extremely well in camp this summer from the get go to have any chance of making a final roster.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 196
40: 4.59
Year: 5Sr
Rich Gunnell
School: Boston College
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter who led Boston College in receiving the past two seasons. Senior totals included 60/880/7 after 49/511/for the prior year.
Positive: Productive, reliable college pass catcher with marginal size/speed numbers. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents, protects the pass, and extends to make the reception away from his body. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, offers the cornerback a nice target, and keeps the play in bounds, running after the reception, trying to pick up as much yardage as possible. Shows strength running after the reception. Relatively strong hands with the ability to pluck the ball from the air.
Negative: One-speed receiver who lacks the second gear. Not smooth or fluid.
Analysis: Gunnell was a solid player for Boston College the past three years, yet he lacks top athleticism for the next level. He projects as a fifth receiver if he produces on special teams.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 204
40: 4.71
Year: 5Sr
Brandon Harrington
School: Chadron State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection after his senior and junior campaigns, he led the team in receiving as a senior, posting 42/575/4, while also averaging 27.4 yards on 18 kick returns. Junior totals included a career-high 82/899/9 at receiver.
Positive: Big, tall pass catcher with reliable hands. Quickly releases off the line into routes, works very hard to come free, and consistently extends his hands, making the reception with his frame. Comes back to the quarterback, displays good eye/hand coordination, and effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents and protect the ball.
Negative: Just an average blocker for such a large wide out. Possesses marginal speed and minimal burst.
Analysis: Harrington struggled through his senior campaign after putting up big numbers as a junior. His lack of speed and overall quickness will limit him at the next level, but he could have a place as a fifth receiver for an NFL team that will use his size and frame in the red zone.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 172
40: 4.58
Year: 4Sr
Thomas Harris
School: Alabama A&M
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference in all America All-American honors throughout his career. Senior totals included 56/808/7 after career best of 71/1210/7 as a junior.
Positive: Thin yet elusive pass catcher with reliable hands. Quickly releases off the line, comes back to the ball, and works hard to make himself an available target. Easily adjusts to the errant throw and gets down to scoop up the low pass. Possesses reliable hands and plays with both body control and balance. Sells pass routes, effectively uses the sidelines, and he protects the ball with his frame.
Negative: Has a thin build and will struggle against big opponents. Gets minimal results as a blocker. Occasionally lets the pass unnecessarily get inside him.
Analysis: Harris has been productive on the small-school receiver level and has also helped out as a return specialist on occasion. He could find a place at the next level as a receiver if he produces returning punts this summer.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 200
40: 4.71
Year: 5Sr
Brandyn Harvey
School: Villanova
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after leading the team with receiving with 53/694/5. Junior totals included 43/552/3.
Positive: Nice-sized receiver who consistently makes the difficult reception. Displays good awareness on the field, always on the same page as his quarterback, and nicely adjusts to the errant throw. Imposing target, looks the pass into his hands and is reliable. Does an adequate job as a blocker.
Negative: Slow releasing off the line into routes, possesses a marginal burst and poor playing speed.
Analysis: Harvey's been consistent for Villanova the past three seasons and offers the size to be a possession wide out for an NFL team. He must take his game to the next level this summer for any chance to make a practice squad.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
40: 4.59
Year: 5Sr
Jessie Hester
School: South Florida
Position: WR
Bio: Rotated in and out of the lineup the past three seasons. Senior totals included 15/192/1 after a career best of 54/579/3 as a junior. Father is former Oakland Raiders first-round pick Jesse Hester.
Positive: Solid pass catcher coming off a disappointing senior campaign. Smooth receiver who displays good awareness on the field and consistently makes the difficult catch in a crowd. Adjusts to the errant throw, uses his frame to shield away defenders, and makes the reception in stride. Takes the big hit and then holds onto the throw.
Negative: Lacks speed and the ability to stretch the defense. Struggled seeing playing time as a senior.
Analysis: Hester lacks great size/speed numbers yet has good bloodlines and showed flashes of ability in the past. He has the skills to make it as a fifth receiver if he steps up his play and get his game back on track this summer.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 216
40: 4.65
Year: 5Sr
Michael Hicks
School: Tennessee-Martin
Position: WR
Bio: Mississippi transfer who totaled just 21/251 as a senior after missing six games with assorted injuries. Junior totals included 66/899 /12.
Positive: Fluid receiver with excellent size and reliable hands. Quickly releases off the line, displays good eye/hand coordination and makes the difficult catch downfield with defenders draped on him. Goes up in a crowd, fights for the ball and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw and shows a better than average playing speed.
Negative: Unable to improve from a good junior campaign last season because of injuries. More of a one speed receiver who lacks a burst and downfield speed. Turned in just one productive season in college.
Analysis: Hicks was on the watch list of many scouts around the nation prior to last season. Injuries slowed him down all year yet he previously displayed enough skill to get looks in camp this summer as a fifth receiver on the NFL level.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 209
40: 4.62
Year: 4Sr
Vareion Hodge
School: Mississippi
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after posting career numbers of 70/1135/8. Junior totals included 44/725 /8.
Positive: Nice-sized receiver best in the underneath coverage. Fluid releasing off the line into routes, plays with excellent balance and body control. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents, adjusts to the errant throw, or gets vertical in a crowd, making the difficult reception. Possesses terrific eye/hand coordination, works running after the reception and displays good field vision. Solid downfield blocker.
Negative: Displays minimal quickness and speed in his game. Has dropped a fair share of passes in the past.
Analysis: Hodge is a prospect who really elevated his game as a senior and has moved up draft boards. He lacks the speed and skill to be anything other than a third receiver at the next level has the underlying abilities to be productive right out of the gate.
Height: 5-5.5
Weight: 166
40: 4.26
Year: 5Sr
Trindon Holliday
School: LSU
Position: WR
Bio: Caught three passes for 36 yards as a senior when he also averaged 23.7 yards on 20 kick returns and 14 yards on 18 punt returns with one score. Junior totals included averages of 22.6 yards on 27 kick returns and 13.3 yards on 21 punt returns with another score. NCAA 100 meter dash champion in 2009.
Positive: Explosive college athlete that's a threat to score any time he handles the ball. Quick off the line, has a burst of speed and can switch it on a one step. Easily runs away from defenders and stretches the field vertically. Effectively follows blocks when the ball is in his hands and shows some elusiveness and ability to create yardage. Did a solid job catching the ball in the post season.
Negative: Undersized and easily tackled at the point of attack by the first defender. Marginally productive outside of being a return specialist in college.
Analysis: Holliday is a world-class sprinter whose greatest attribute is his speed. His worth at the next level is primarily returning punts and kicks, although he may see spot duty as a receiver and occasionally asked to run reverses.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 191
40: 4.5
Year: 5Sr
Jeremy Horne
School: Massachusetts
Position: WR
Bio: Former Syracuse receiver who started for UMass the past two seasons. Senior totals included 23/302 after 50/895/8 as a junior.
Positive: Well-sized receiver best in the underneath coverage. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents, gets up in a crowd, and makes the difficult reception. Effective when he extends his hands to make catch away from his frame. Shows ability blocking downfield.
Negative: Lacks deep speed and the ability to get separation downfield. Tends to round off routes. Does not possess naturally soft hands.
Analysis: Horne is a well-sized receiver who has flashed ability to past two years. After a solid junior season, he was not able to capitalize last year because of injury. He does possess upside to his game yet he must quickly pulled the pieces together in camp for any opportunity to have a career in the NFL.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 229
40: 4.72
Year: 5Sr
Terrell Hudgins
School: Elon
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference and All-American honors since freshman season. Senior totals included 123/1633/16, after 86/1116/4 the prior year. Sophomore totals included 117/1474/18.
Positive: Large, game-controlling receiver presently underrated in the scouting community. Plays to his size, uses his frame as an advantage, and is a sturdy receiver who takes a pounding yet holds onto the throw. Fluid releasing off the line, displays terrific eye/hand coordination, and nicely adjusts backwards to grab the errant throw. Consistent hand catcher who always offers the quarterback a nice target. Works running after the reception, following blocks everywhere on the field. Displays good focus, concentration, and consistently makes the difficult reception. Gives effort blocking even if he's away from the action.
Negative: Displays minimal quickness and speed in his game. Poor route runner who displays little sharpness into breaks and rounds them off. One-speed receiver with a marginal burst.
Analysis: Hudgins possesses the size and pass-catching skills to be a possession wide out at the next level. He could be a very attractive target on third downs or in the red zone.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 237
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Anthony Jackson
School: California-PA.
Position: WR
Bio: All-Conference and All-American selection as a senior, after leading the team in receiving with numbers of 101/1424/18. Junior totals included 43/706/10.
Positive: Large, imposing possession receiver coming off a career year. Uses his frame to shield away defenders, comes back to the ball to make himself an available target, and uses his size to beat down opponents. Extends his hands, adjusts to the errant throw, and effectively makes the reception away from his body. He looks the ball in, displaying solid eye/hand coordination. Fluid in all his movements and plays with good body control.
Negative: Lacks a quick release off the line, tends to round off routes, and is not very quick on exit. Unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him at times. Must turn up the intensity blocking. Looks like he's going half speed on occasion.
Analysis: Jackson is a talented prospect who really put it together as a senior. He has a degree of upside and can play at the next level as a fourth receiver but must really keep his motor going and hit on all cylinders for 60 minutes.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 214
40: 4.51
Year: 4Sr
Donald Jones
School: Youngstown State
Position: WR
Bio: Junior-college transfer and All-Conference selection the past two seasons. Senior totals included a school record for receptions with numbers of 77/790/6. Junior totals included 31/510/7.
Positive: Smooth, fluid receiver with a nice upside. Quickly releases off the line into pass routes, nicely adjusts to the errant throw and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Keeps the play in bounds running after the reception trying to pick up positive yardage. Effortlessly makes the reception downfield, catching the ball in stride and comes back to the pass out of breaks.
Negative: Unnecessarily lets the ball get inside him then clutches pass against his frame, gathers into tackles running after the reception and does not show great awareness on the field.
Analysis: Jones has watched his game steadily improve the past two seasons. He is a well-sized receiver whose best football is ahead of him. Jones must continue on his path of improvement but could find his way onto a roster as a fourth or fifth receiver.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 188
40: 4.45
Year: 5Sr
Kevin Jurovich
School: San Jose State
Position: WR
Bio: Former safety who moved to receiver as a junior and then started the next two seasons, winning All-Conference honors after both campaigns. Numbers last year included 60/777/1. Sat on the sidelines in 2008 due to health conditions. Junior totals included career total of 85/1183/9.
Positive: Outstanding possession receiver who makes some spectacular receptions on the field. Fluid releasing off the line, sells pass routes, and comes back to the ball out of breaks. Gets separation from opponents, running sharp routes, extends his hands and catches the pass away from his frame. Displays a sense of timing, eye/hand coordination, and gets vertical to highpoint the ball over defenders. Possesses both soft and strong hands. Stays focused, plucks the ball from the air, and makes the tough catch in a crowd.
Negative: One-speed receiver who cannot beat defenders down the field. Lacks classic possession receiver size.
Analysis: Jurovich made the seamless transition to receiver as a junior and has all the qualities necessary to be a fifth wide out on an NFL roster.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 189
40: 4.47
Year: 5Sr
Phillip Kirkland
School: Bethune Cookman
Position: WR
Bio: Played in five games as a senior before injuring his knee and finished the year with 7/45. He led the team as a senior posting 25/428/2 when he averaged 17.1 yards per reception.
Positive: Size/speed prospect who showed a degree of upside before his injury. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, reaching back to grab the ball with his hands. Displays good eye/hand coordination and shows the ability to take a big hit and then hold onto the throw.
Negative: Never an ultra-productive receiver prior to his knee injury.
Analysis: Kirkland is an athletic prospect who's shown flashes of football ability on the field yet must now rehab from the injury, which sideline for most of last season. If he checks out medically, he's worth bringing into a camp for a look this summer.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 211
40: 4.58
Year: 4Sr
Brandon LaFell
School: LSU
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his senior and junior season. Totals last year included 57/792/11 after career totals of 63/929/8 as a junior. Sophomore numbers included 50/656/4.
Positive: Large, smooth pass catcher with consistent hands. Graceful moving about the field, comes back to the ball out of breaks, and nicely adjusts to the errant throw. Comes back into the clearing to make himself an available target, lays out for the difficult catch, and consistently extends in order to make the reception away from his frame. Displays outstanding focus, plays with excellent balance, and possesses both soft and strong hands, which he uses to snatch the ball from the air. Strong running after the reception.
Negative: Did not show a lot of toughness in his game last season and at times was reduced to finishing plays by running out of bounds. Gives marginal effort blocking and does not get the results he should. One-speed receiver best running underneath patterns.
Analysis: LaFell possesses the size and skill to be a productive second receiver on the NFL level. He has the tools to see action early in his NFL career, and if LaFell learns to do the little things well, he will be very productive at the next level.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 216
40: 4.46
Year: 4Sr
Scott Long
School: Louisville
Position: WR
Bio: Led the team in receiving as a senior totaling 53/727/2. Part-time starter in 2007 and finished the year with 27 receptions for 358 yards. Missed significant action with a knee injury as a junior in
Positive: Well-sized pass catcher who rebounded with a good season after his knee injury of 2008. Plays with a good degree of quickness, works back to the quarterback to make himself an available target, and consistently extends to make the reception away from his frame. Uses his frame to shield away opponents, displays strong hands and snatches the ball from the air. Comes away with the difficult catch on third down.
Negative: Lacks deep speed and mostly effective running underneath routes. Must improve his route running.
Analysis: Long put together a fine season and is highly considered in the scouting community. He's a large target with prototypical possession receiver size for the next level and comes with a nice degree of upside potential.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 181
40: 4.51
Year: 5Sr
Marc Mariani
School: Montana
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starting receiver who also made his mark as a punt returner. All-Conference and All-America selection as a senior after posting 80/1479/13 at receiver while averaging 15.8 yards on 32 punt returns, adding one score. Junior totals included 1308 receiving yards. Also average 18.2 yards on punt returns.
Positive: Tough, sure-handed pass catcher with a complete game. Quickly releases off the line, shows sharpness into pass routes and stays low on exit. Comes back to the ball, makes himself an available target, and always catches the ball away from his frame. Displays a sense of awareness, always on the same page as his quarterback, and lays out to make the difficult reception. Always finds a way to get separation from defenders and easily makes the reception in stride, goes up in a crowd for the ball and makes the tough catch with defenders draped on him. Shows great field awareness, which he uses as a punt returner, picking and choosing his way through the coverage teams.
Negative: One-speed receiver who cannot stretch the field. Possesses adequate size yet would not be classified as a large possession wide out.
Analysis: Mariani has been a terrific player for Montana the past three seasons. He could make it on a roster as a fifth receiver and his skills as a punt returner are added value.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 209
40: 4.58
Year: 4Sr
Greg Mathews
School: Michigan
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 29/352/1 as a senior after a junior totals of 35/409/2. Posted a career-best 39 receptions during a sophomore season.
Positive: Nice-sized receiver who struggled to take his game to the next level. Displays solid awareness, works back to the quarterback, and makes himself an available target or gets vertical in a crowd to come away with the difficult reception. Uses his frame to shield away opponents, displays a sense of timing, and plays with good body control. Easily makes the downfield reception, running full speed and extends his hands to catch the ball away from his frame. Displays strong hands and the ability to pluck the fastball from the air. Effective downfield blocker.
Negative: One-speed receiver who lacks the second gear and burst necessary to run away from defenders. Lets some catchable throws slip through his hands.
Analysis: Matthews flashed a lot of skill as a sophomore and was a highly rated prospect yet struggled to improve the past two seasons in Michigan's run-oriented offense. He possesses enough ability to make a roster as a fifth receiver.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 201
40: 4.45
Year: 5Sr
Chris McGaha
School: Arizona State
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 56/673/4. Junior totals of 35/501/1 came after career numbers of 61/830/1 as a sophomore.
Positive: Reliable pass catcher with a large degree of upside. Quickly releases off the line, fights with his hands to get separation, and displays solid route running skills. Quickly gets into breaks, stays low on exit, and comes back to the ball to make himself an available target. Exposes himself to the big hit in order to make the tough reception. Adjust the errant throw, extends his hands, and looks the pass in. Uses his frame to shield away opponents. Plays with good body control, displaying tremendous focus as well as concentration.
Negative: Has really struggled with injuries the past two years. Does not play to his forty time.
Analysis: McGaha is a natural receiver with the underlying abilities to be a productive third wide out for an NFL team. He must start to stay healthy and get back to the point where he was as a sophomore to be a legitimate player at the next level.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 206
40: 4.61
Year: 5Sr
Brandon McRae
School: Mississippi State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who totaled a disappointing 14/116 as a senior, while recovering from a broken leg suffered in late 2008. Junior totals of 51/518/3.
Positive: Nice-sized possession receiver coming off a disappointing campaign. Adequate route runner who displays sharpness into routes into breaks and stays low on exit. Extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame and adjusts to the errant pass. Comes back to the ball out of breaks and offers the cornerback a nice target.
Negative: Drops some very catchable throws and does not come away with the difficult reception. Lacks strong hands and the ability to come away to pluck the fastball from the air.
Analysis: After elevating his game as a junior, McRae struggled to return from his broken leg last season. He must check out medically and quickly produce in camp this summer to ever make it out of camp
Height: 6-2
Weight: 224
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Kerry Meier
School: Kansas
Position: WR
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons awarded All-Conference honors as a senior. Led Kansas in receiving last year posting career numbers of 102/985/8 after 97/1045/8 as a junior. Began his college career at quarterback and was the Jayhawks starting signal caller for eight games as a freshman before moving to receiver midway through his sophomore season.
Full-time starter the past two seasons awarded All-Conference honors as a senior. Led Kansas in receiving last year posting career numbers of 102/985/8 after 97/1045/8 as a junior. Began his college career at quarterback and was the Jayhawks starting signal caller for eight games as a freshman before moving to receiver midway through his sophomore season.
Positive: Strong, reliable possession receiver and that's displayed an improving game. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents and nicely adjusts to the errant throw. Quickly releases off the line into routes, battles defensive backs throughout the action, and plays a very physical game. Regularly goes over the middle and exposes himself to the big hit in order to come away with the reception. Makes the difficult over-the-shoulder catch down the field. Takes a pounding yet holds onto the ball.
Negative: Marginal quickness and displays little in the way of speed in his game. Poor route runner who slows into breaks and shows limited sharpness.
Analysis: Meier did a solid job since moving to receiver three seasons ago and offers the size, strength, and pass-catching skill to be a fourth receiver in a possession role.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215
40: 4.46
Year: 4Jr
Carlton Mitchell
School: South Florida
Position: WR
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup as a junior, then posted career numbers of 40/706/4. Saw starting action with the first-team the prior two seasons totaling 28/405/1 and as a sophomore after 37/537/4 during his red shirt freshman campaign.
Positive: Tall, fluid receiver with nice size. Quickly releases off the line, immediately gets to top speed, and will expose himself in a crowd to make the reception. Effectively adjusts to the errant throw, looking the pass into his hands and making the reception in stride. Somewhat effective running after the catch. Displays soft and strong hands which extends from his frame, then pulls the pass from the air.
Negative: More of a loping runner and really does not possess a burst. Cannot run to the deep throw and more of an underneath receiver.
Analysis: Mitchell decided to opt for the NFL after a solid junior campaign and is a well-sized receiver with a good degree of upside. He offers potential as a red zone/third-down target at the next level yet needs a lot of work to complete his game.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 185
40: 4.51
Year: 5Sr
Marlon Moore
School: Fresno State
Position: WR
Bio: Senior totals included 15/317/3 after 23/258/1 as a junior. Posted career numbers of 48/694/5 as a sophomore.
Positive: Athletic receiver who struggled with injuries the past two seasons and has watched his game drop off. Quickly releases off the snap into pass routes, possesses good size, and effectively uses his frame to shield away defenders. Extends his hands, working to make the reception away from his frame.
Negative: Loses his focus, concentration, and drops too many catchable throws. Unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him and clutches the ball against his frame.
Analysis: Moore looked like an up-and-coming prospect after a sophomore season yet has never taken his game to the next level. He has practice squad potential and could eventually make it is the fifth receiver for an NFL team if he ever gets his game back on track.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 204
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Michael Moore
School: Georgia
Position: WR
Bio: Part-time starter the past two seasons posting 25/249/5 as a senior after numbers of 29/451/2 during his junior campaign.
Positive: Nice-sized receiver with reliable pass catching skills. On the same page as his quarterback, extends to make the reception away from his frame, and looks the pass into his hands. Uses his frame to shield away defenders and adjusts to the throw, making the reception in stride. Named team captain as a senior.
Negative: Lacks foot speed and not getting separation down the field. Does not display quickness running routes. Marginally productive the past four seasons.
Analysis: Moore has been a solid team player at Georgia, yet he lacks the great upside for the next level. He could make it as a fifth receiver if he proves his worth on special teams this summer.
Height: 5-8.5
Weight: 160
40: 4.43
Year: 5Sr
Dion Morton
School: Colorado State
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter and prior All-Conference selection who totaled 25/443/4 as a senior after career numbers of 51/859/10 as a junior. Experienced kick returner.
Positive: Sure-handed pass catcher coming off a disappointing senior campaign. Fluid releasing off the line, displays sharpness running routes, and stays low on exit. Gets vertical, has a sense of timing, and consistently catches the ball with his hands. Tough receiver who makes the difficult reception and fights to come away with the ball.
Negative: One speed receiver who does not play to his 40 time or beat defenders downfield. Lacks great size and may struggles getting off jams at the next level.
Analysis: Morton has been fairly productive the past three years at Colorado State and has shown flashes of being a potential fifth receiver at the next level. His experience as a kick returner will help him in camp this summer.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 183
40: 4.51
Year: 4Sr
Jeff Moturi
School: UTEP
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a sophomore. Senior totals included 59/974/4 after 51/655/9 as a junior. Posted career numbers of 65/891/13 team as a sophomore. Led UTEP in receiving every year since his sophomore campaign.
Positive: Average-sized pass catcher with reliable hands. Plays with balance, consistently finds the open space on the field, and finds a way to get separation from opponents. Easily adjusts to the errant throw, reaching backwards to grab the ball from the air, and looks the pass into his hands. Effectively uses his frame to shield away defenders.
Negative: One speed receiver who cannot run to the deep throw. Will lose focus on occasion.
Analysis: Monturi has been a very productive college receiver yet he lacks the measurables for the next level. Could be a fifth wide out for a timing offense that asks him to primarily run underneath routes.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 214
40: 4.61
Year: 5Sr
David Nelson
School: Florida
Position: WR
Bio: Started nine games as a senior and posted career numbers of 25/291/2. Junior totals included 12/228/5.
Positive: Nice-sized, sure-handed possession receiver who does the little things well. Sells routes, shows sharpness into breaks and quickness on exit. On the same page as his quarterback, works back to the passer and makes himself an available target. Keeps the play in bounds and works to pick up yardage running after the reception. Displays good focus, concentration, as well as eye/hand coordination. Uses his frame to shield away defenders and protect the ball. Will expose himself to the big hit in order to come away with a grab. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw and makes the reception in stride. Terrific downfield blocker who really helps ball-carriers pick up the extra yardage.
Negative: Overall game lacks speed and does not show a burst. Marginally productive at Florida and never displayed himself as a red-zone threat.
Analysis: Nelson did an admirable job in the Gator offense, where he was not one of the top options. Offers all the skills necessary to be a fifth receiver at the next level, and his downfield blocking will enamor him to coaches.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 177
40: 4.51
Year: 5Sr
Rod Owens
School: Florida State
Position: WR
Bio: Led Florida State in receiving as a senior, with career numbers of 61/729/3. Junior season included 15/183, when he started nine games.
Positive: Hard-working college pass catcher with no outstanding single skill to his game. Flashes soft hands, nicely adjusts to the errant throw, and reaches backwards to grab the ball from the air. Actively uses his frame to shield away opponents and protect the ball.
Negative: Unnecessarily lets the pass inside him at times. Does not always come away with the difficult reception. Inconsistent on the college level.
Analysis: Owens showed flashes of ability last season and really improved his overall game. He possesses less than desirable size/speed numbers, yet he will have an opportunity to catch on as a fifth receiver.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 199
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Preston Parker
School: North Alabama
Position: WR
Bio: Former Florida State receiver who finished his senior season with 52/789/6. Led the Seminoles in receiving in 2008 with numbers of 40/372/2. Dismissed from a Florida State program in February of 2009 after a pair of arrests.
Positive: Natural pass catcher with the skills necessary to make it is a fourth receiver in the NFL. On the same page as his quarterback, consistently makes the reception away from his frame and displays both soft and strong hands. Adjusts well to the throw, makes the catch in stride and has the ability to take the big hit yet hold onto the ball. Good eye/hand coordination. Relatively effective blocking downfield.
Negative: Lacks a burst, deep speed, and more of an underneath receiver. Had multiple off-the-field issues while he was with the Seminoles.
Analysis: Parker is a solid pass catcher with a well-rounded game. His lack of speed will raise red flags as well Parker
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 178
40: 4.51
Year: 4Sr
Jared Perry
School: Missouri
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter with totals of 46/696/6 as a senior after 41/567/for the prior year.
Positive: Nimble pass catcher best running underneath routes. Plays with a good degree of quickness, comes back to the ball out of breaks and uses his frame to protect the pass. Easily adjusts to the errant throw, catches the ball with his hands and plays with good balance. Lays out for the difficult catch and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Keeps the play in bounds running after the reception.
Negative: Does not show the second gear or ability to stretch the field vertically. Lacks strong hands. Possesses a thin build and loses out in battles.
Analysis: Perry's been a consistent player the past two seasons yet lacks the great upside. He offers possibilities as a fifth receiver on the NFL level.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 204
40: 4.4
Year: 5Sr
Taylor Price
School: Ohio
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after leading Ohio in receiving posting 56/784/5. Junior numbers also included a team-leading 51/694/5.
Positive: Nice-sized pass catcher with tremendous time speed. Quickly releases off the line, immediately gets to top speed and shows a great burst, which enables him to get behind defenders. Effectively makes the reception in contorted positions, adjusts well to the errant throw and looks the ball into his hands. Comes back to the ball out of breaks and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Can throw the option pass.
Negative: Does not show naturally soft hands and lets some catchable passes slip by. Unnecessarily body catches on occasion.
Analysis: Price is a nice-sized target who can stretch the field. He's elevated his game the past two seasons and has shown a good level of consistency. Still needs to work on the details of his position, yet his size/speed numbers and productivity are such that he'll have opportunities as a rookie to make it as a team
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 191
40: 4.56
Year: 4Sr
David Reed
School: Utah
Position: WR
Bio: Junior college transfer awarded All-Conference honors the two seasons he's been in the Utah program. Led the team in receiving as a senior, posting career numbers of 81/1188/5. Junior receiving totals included 25/427/6 when he also averaged 25.4 yards on 25 kick returns.
Positive: Natural pass catcher best in the underneath coverage. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, plays with good body control, and consistently extends his hands, making the reception away from his frame. Displays good focus and concentration, makes the difficult catch with defenders draped on him or the over the shoulder catch downfield. Gets vertical and exposes himself to the big hit in order to come away with the ball. Gives effort blocking downfield.
Negative: Lets some catchable passes slip through his hands. Minimal speed and quickness in his game.
Analysis: Reed has done a terrific job the only two seasons he's played in the Utah program and can be an asset to an NFL team as a pass catcher and kick returner. He's a late round choice yet has the skills necessary to make an NFL roster.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195
40: 4.4
Year: 5Sr
Andre Roberts
School: Citadel
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons after being named to several all-American teams as a junior. Totals last season included 77/792/7 after a career-best 95/1334/14. Sophomore totals included 78/1060/10.
Positive: Productive small school receiver on the rise. Fluid releasing off the line, quick to top speed and a sharp route runner that gets separation from opponents. Effectively extends to make the reception away from his frame. Looks the ball into his hands and displays solid eye/hand coordination. Uses his frame to shield away opponents and plays with good body control. Keeps the play in bounds running after the reception trying to pick up positive yardage.
Negative: Does not display the burst or second gear. Not much of a threat running after the reception. Unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him at times.
Analysis: Roberts was a productive receiver on the college level who really stood out at the Senior Bowl and Combine. He's a natural pass catcher with enough physical skills to make it as a third receiver at the next level and is a prospect that should quickly produce for an NFL team.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 185
40: 4.65
Year: 5Sr
Naaman Roosevelt
School: Buffalo
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 70/954/9 after junior numbers of 104/1402/13. Posted 62 receptions as a sophomore.
Positive: Sturdy, sure handed receiver with poor size/speed numbers. Uses his hands to get off the line of scrimmage, displays terrific focus and natural pass catching skills. Stays low exiting breaks, positions himself to make the reception and effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents. Extends to make the catch away from his body then keeps the play in bounds trying to pick up positive yardage running after the catch. Exposes himself to the big hit in order to come away with the ball and regularly makes the difficult reception in contorted positions. Displays soft and strong hands with the ability to pluck the fastball from the air.
Negative: Possesses marginal quickness, speed and may have difficulty getting separation at the next level. Not a big bodied receiver. Was the beneficiary of an offense which threw into ordinate amount of receiver screens.
Analysis: Roosevelt has been very productive on the college level yet he lacks the true size/speed numbers to be anything other than a fourth or fifth receiver at the next level. That being the case his natural pass catching skills will help earn him a spot on a roster.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 184
40: 4.63
Year: 5Sr
Eyad Salem
School: Illinois State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after leading the team in receptions posting 92/943/6. Junior totals included 63/843/8.
Positive: Quick, elusive receiver who offers potential lined up in the slot. Plays with good body control, effectively uses the sidelines and comes back to the ball to make himself an available target. He consistently finds an opening on the field, is fluid in all his movements, and effectively makes the reception in stride. Displays soft hands and effective when he extends to make the reception away from his frame.
Negative: He unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him at times and is a one-speed receiver who will not beat defenders down the field.
Analysis: Salem has watched his game take off the past two years yet offers just average size/speed numbers for the next level. He could be a solid fit for a timing or West Coast offense which asks him to run underneath routes.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 186
40: 4.4
Year: 5Sr
Emmanuel Sanders
School: SMU
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Posted career totals of 98/1339/7 last season, when he also averaged 13.8 yards on 20 punt returns with another score. Junior numbers included pass catching totals of 67/958/9 after 74/889/13 as a sophomore.
Positive: Productive receiver who also helps out returning punts. Quickly releases off the line, displays a burst of straight-line speed, and is fluid moving about the field. Runs sharp routes, quickly gets out of breaks and positions himself to make the reception. Easily adjusts to the errant throw reaching back to grab a pass from the air. Works back to the quarterback when the passer is in trouble, extends his hands and makes the reception away from his frame. Displays strong hands with the ability to pluck the ball from the air. Shows tremendous explosion in his all-around game and makes big plays returning punts.
Negative: Possesses solid speed but not a true vertical threat. Gives effort blocking yet does not get much results. Not a sturdy receiver and will lose out in battles.
Analysis: Sanders had flown under the radar screen the past three seasons yet has been a very productive pass catcher and is perfectly built to line up in the slot at the next level. He has all the makings to be a third wide out and could end up as a team
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Slick Shelley
School: Tulsa
Position: WR
Bio: Part-time starter the past two seasons after transferring from Tennessee. Senior totals included 29/511/4 after 39/627/8 as a junior.
Positive: Nice-sized pass catcher who's never lived up to expectations. Fluid releasing off the line into pass routes, uses his frame to shield away opponents, and takes a pounding yet holds onto the throw. Extends vertically or adjusts to make the errant catch.
Negative: Not a physical receiver who plays to his size. Tends to gather into tackles. Lets some catchable throws slip through his hands.
Analysis: Shelley is a camp player who will struggle to make it a practice squad unless he quickly lives up to his billing and plays to his level of ability.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 192
40: 4.6
Year: 6Sr
Jordan Shipley
School: Texas
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference an All-American honors the past two years. Senior totals included a career-best 116/1485/13, when he also average 13 yards on 24 punt returns, adding two more scores. Junior numbers included 89/1060/11.
Positive: Accomplished college receiver with marginal physical skills and upside for the next level. Fluid releasing off the line, displays sharpness into routes, and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Extends his hands to make the reception and offers the quarterback a nice target. Works hard running after the reception using his blocks everywhere on the field. Displays tremendous focus and concentration, comes away with the difficult reception in a crowd and easily adjusts to the errant throw. Outstanding eye/hand coordination, and is a sure-handed receiver. Recognizes defenses, and cuts short routes to find the open space on the field. Effective as a downfield blocker.
Negative: Lacks a burst and not stretching the field vertically. Average quickness in his overall game. Benefited from the wide-open style of offense at Texas.
Analysis: Shipley did a good job at Texas and can be productive at the next level yet is unlikely to be anything other than a third or fourth receiver on the NFL level. His abilities as a punt returned are added value.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
40: 4.51
Year: 5Sr
Cecil Shorts III
School: Mount Union
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who began his college career at quarterback, his senior totals included a career-high 100/1736/19 after 77/1484/23 as a junior. All American sprinter on the Mount Union track and field team.
Positive: Athletic receiver with reliable hands. Shows quickness in his game, gets vertical, and contorts in midair to grab the errant throw. Displays good eye/hand coordination and makes the difficult reception in a crowd and easily adjusts to make the catch in stride. He comes back to the ball to make himself an available target and helps out when the quarterback
Negative: He struggles against large defenders. He
Analysis: Shorts has been ultra productive the past two seasons since becoming a full-time wide out. He possesses enough football and athletic skills to get a look at in camp this summer and will have a real opportunity to make an NFL squad if he adds the element of return specialist to his game.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 222
40: 4.57
Year: 4Sr
Patrick Simonds
School: Colgate
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter and All-Conference selection since his junior campaign. Senior totals included 65/1012/14 after 65/1136/9 as a junior.
Positive: King-sized receiver with reliable hands. Effectively uses his frame to shield away defenders or protect the pass, extends and shows the ability to pluck the pass from the air with naturally soft hands. Good eye/hand coordination, effective when he extends to make the reception away from his frame, and always offers the quarterback a nice target.
Negative: Lazily comes off the line at times, slow, and rounds off pass routes. Plays soft and runs out of bounds all too often rather than trying to pick up extra yardage after the reception. Minimal quickness in his game and does not have a burst. Does not always win out in battles the way he should. Gives halfhearted efforts as a blocker.
Analysis: Simonds has the size, speed and pass catching skills to be a big time small school prospect. Relatively productive the past three seasons, he never truly dominated the way scouts but he should and does not have a complete game. Simmons must turn the intensity up in all aspects of his game for any chance of making it out of camp summer.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
40: 4.72
Year: 5Sr
Carlos Singleton
School: Memphis
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who totaled 39/507/3 as a senior after 52/791/5 the prior year. Started one game as a sophomore yet still posted 51/767/11.
Positive: King-sized wide out who looks imposing on the field. Displays a nice sense of timing and anticipation, good eye/hand coordination, and comes back to the ball out of breaks. Gets vertical and easily high points the ball over defenders. Extends to make the reception away from his frame, and looks the pass into his hands.
Negative: Does not display a burst of speed. Runs poor routes. Marginally productive as a senior.
Analysis: Singleton is a tall, strong receiver with usually reliable hands. He's shown himself to be an awesome zone threat in the past, and that alone will get him an invitation to camp. He could make it as a fifth receiver if he elevates his game this summer.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 192
40: 4.65
Year: 5Sr
Johnny Spevak
School: Central Washington
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter All-Conference honors since his freshman season and a multiple All-American recipient. The senior totals included 74/1020/12 with a 21.3 yard average on three punt returns. Junior totals included 91/1442/20 after 92/1210/14 his sophomore season.
Positive: Ultra-productive small school receiver with marginal size/speed numbers for the next level. Quickly releases off the line and immediately gets to top speed. Sells pass routes, comes back to the ball and displays good awareness on the field. Uses his frame to shield away opponents. Looks the ball into his hands and displays good focus as well as concentration. Goes up in a crowd for the difficult catch.
Negative: Lacks a burst of speed and cannot beat defenders down the field. Not a big-bodied wide out.
Analysis: Spevak has been the go-to guy opponents have been unable to stop the past four years. He offers natural receiving skills and a well-rounded game for the next level as a fifth receiver, preferably in a timing offense.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 196
40: 4.54
Year: 4Sr
Jaumorris Stewart
School: Southern
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who began his career at Southern Miss. All-Conference and All-American selection after his junior and senior seasons. Totals last year included 80/1022/11 after 73/1109/12 the prior year.
Positive: Smooth receiver who's been very productive the past two years. Fluid releasing off the line into routes, he stays low exiting breaks and comes back to the ball. Consistently extends to make the reception away from his frame. Gets vertical over defenders and gives effort to make the difficult reception. Easily adjusts to the errant throw and plays with balance as well is body control. Nicely makes the reception in stride.
Negative: Does not always win out in battles as he should, nor does he display strong hands. Occasionally lets the catchable grab slip through his fingers. He lacks the deep speed and second gear.
Analysis: Stewart has shown a lot of ability the past two seasons and has the skill set and body type to make it as a fourth receiver at the next level. He must start to do the little things well in camp this summer to make a roster.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 199
40: 4.42
Year: 3Jr
Golden Tate
School: Notre Dame
Position: WR
Bio: Named to several All-American teams last season after receiving totals of 93/1496/14, with an average of 14.2 yards on 12 punt returns and another score. Sophomore totals included 58/1080/10, when he averaged 20 yards on 26 kick returns.
Positive: Explosive game-breaking receiver who can score from any point on the field. Given a large question at the line of scrimmage by defensive backs, quickly gets to top speed, and has the ability to beat defenders downfield. Sells routes, displays terrific quickness in his overall game, and plays with both balance and body control. Displays sharpness into breaks, stays low on exit, and positions himself to make the reception. Comes back to the ball out of breaks, displays the ability to get vertical and highpoint the ball over larger defenders. Effectively uses his frame to shield away defenders, fights hard to make the reception, and easily makes the over-the- shoulder catch down the field. Elusive handling the ball, makes defenders miss and picks up yardage running after the reception, running reverses or returning punts and kicks. Makes a lot of athletic plays on the field. Gives effort and does a solid job blocking downfield.
Negative: Not a consistent hand catcher and unnecessarily lets the ball get inside him. Loses out in battles. Does not always come away with the difficult reception.
Analysis: Tate is a game-breaking skill player who draws a variety of opinions in the scouting community. He's a threat to score any time the ball is in his hands yet Tate also displays some inconsistencies in his game. He offers a tremendous amount of upside potential, and if he is able to get stronger, keep his speed, and learn the nuances of the game, he has all the potential to be very productive at the next level.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 224
40: 4.45
Year: 4Jr
Demaryius Thomas
School: Georgia Tech
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded various degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Junior totals included 46/1154/8, after 39/627/3 as a sophomore and 35/558/4 during his freshman campaign.
Positive: Tall, game-controlling pass catcher with a lot of upside. Fluid releasing off the line, comes back to the ball out of breaks and effectively and extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame. Tough to bring down running after the reception, and breaks tackles to pick up positive yardage. Consistently finds the open space on the field to make himself an available target, gets vertical, and grabs the ball away from defenders. Displays a sense of timing and makes the difficult catch in a crowd. Terrific blocker downfield and helps the running game with his ability to remove defensive backs from the action.
Negative: Has more built-up speed rather than a sudden burst. Average route runner and really does not show sharpness into breaks. Broke his foot in the middle of February and surgery was required to repair the injury.
Analysis: Thomas has been at terrific receiver at Georgia Tech the past three years and produced in their run oriented offense. He plays faster than his 40 time and has all the skills necessary to be a number one wide out for an NFL franchise.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
40: 4.45
Year: 5Sr
Tim Toone
School: Weber State
Position: WR
Bio: Thee-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Led the team in receiving as a senior totaling 83/1104/10, while also averaging 19.9 yards on 19 punt returns, and adding two more scores. Also led the team as a junior with totals of 84/1525/7. He turned 25 years old this past February.
Positive: Reliable pass catcher with natural receiving skills. Quick into the pass routes, stays low on exit and displays good eye/hand coordination, making this reception away from his frame. He works to find the open spot in the defense, gets separation from opponents and nicely adjusts to the errant throw. Fearless over the middle, goes up in a crowd and sacrifices his body to make the difficult reception. Effortlessly makes the difficult over the shoulder reception downfield without breaking stride. Consistent and effective returning punts.
Negative: Lazily comes off the line on occasion. One speed receiver who lacks a second gear and does not have much of an upside.
Analysis: Toone in a polished receiver with a reliable game and a dependable pass catcher who comes through in the clutch. His size and lack of pure speed will limit him yet the ability to produce as a punt returner could help him catch on as a fifth receiver at the next level.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 200
40: 4.5
Year: 4Sr
Verran Tucker
School: California
Position: WR
Bio: Junior college transfer and part-time starter the past two seasons. Senior totals included 29/453/1 after 21/362/3 as a junior.
Positive: Underrated pass catcher with solid size/speed numbers. Fluid releasing off the line, uses good hand technique to get off jams, and fights hard to make the reception. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, reaching back to make the difficult reception in stride. Good eye/hand coordination, keeps the play in bounds, and gives effort trying to pick up yardage after the catch.
Negative: Has a thin build and may lose out in battles. Not polished and drops some catchable throws. Lacks the deep speed or second gear.
Analysis: Tucker has been effective receiver for Cal the past two seasons and offers the underlying skills to be a fifth wide out at the next level. He needs to polish his game and pick up the tempo of his productivity yet a solid developmental prospect.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 224
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Roberto Wallace
School: San Diego State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who posted career numbers of 36/463/3 as a senior after 31/401/1 the prior year.
Positive: Nice-sized possession wide out who never took his game to another level. Extends his hands, shows good focus as well as concentration and makes the difficult catch in a crowd. Offers the quarterback a big target and displays the ability to snatch the ball from the air. Comes back to the ball, uses his frame to shield away opponents.
Negative: Poor route runner who displays choppy footwork and slows into breaks. Possesses a limited burst in his running. Does too much double catching or letting the past get inside him.
Analysis: Wallace possesses enticing size/speed numbers and has shown flashes of ability the past two seasons, yet he lacks a complete game and will need a lot of work before he's NFL ready. Possesses an upside and is worth developing for the long-term.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 223
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Joseph Webb
School: UAB
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter primarily lined up behind center. Senior passing totals included 59.8%/2299/21/8. Also registered 227/1427/11 carrying the ball, averaging 6.2 yards per rush. Junior totals included 2367 yards passing and 1021 yards rushing. He spent time at receiver as a sophomore and finished the year with 30/459/3.
Positive: Large, strong athlete who projects to wide out at the next level. Shows patience in the pocket, buys time for receivers and goes through progressions. Has a quick release and zips all his throws. Displays vision, toughness and strength carrying the ball. Solid pass catcher who extends his hands, looks the ball in, and comes away with the difficult grab. Effectively uses his frame to shield away opponents. Sells routes, displays a sense of timing and nicely makes the difficult, over the shoulder reception. downfield.
Negative: Sprays his throws around the field and lacks overall accuracy. Shows a minimal burst to his game. Poor route runner.
Analysis: Webb has been productive on the college level at a variety of positions for Alabama Birmingham. During the Senior Bowl he made a seamless transition back to receiver and looks like a natural at the position. Still rough around the edges, Webb must improve his route running and increase his speed, but he has all the skills to be a fourth wide out for an NFL team.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 212
40: 4.59
Year: 5Sr
Chastin West
School: Fresno State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who totaled 30/472/2 as a senior after 18/214/1 the prior year.
Positive: Athletically gifted prospect with an incomplete game. Quick to top speed, shows a burst, and nicely adjusts to the errant throw. Extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame, and gets up and then out muscles opponents to come away with the ball.
Negative: Shows marginal quickness to his game. Does not play with great balance. He lacks a burst of speed and cannot run to the deep throw.
Analysis: West offers the size/speed numbers the play at the next level yet has shown only flashes of ability in college and never took his game to the next level. Must improve every aspect of the receiver position but has the physical skills that warrant a look at in camp this summer.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 209
40: 4.49
Year: 5Sr
Blair White
School: Michigan State
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior after leading Michigan State in all receiving categories, posting 70/990/9. Junior totals included 43/659/1.
Positive: Smart receiver with a natural pass catching skills. Intelligent, finds the open spot on the field or comes back to the ball out of breaks. Uses his frame to shield away opponents and protect the pass. Displays terrific eye/hand coordination. Sells routes, effectively adjusts to the errant throw then looks the ball into his hands. Takes a pounding and hold onto the ball. Solid downfield blocker.
Negative: Lacks a quick release off the line into routes. Marginal sharpness into breaks. One speed receiver who lacks the burst.
Analysis: White is a smart and tough receiver who gets the most from his abilities, is physically limited, and lacks the great outside. His awareness and overall approach could help him catch on as a fifth receiver.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 188
40: 4.42
Year: 4Sr
Kyle Williams
School: Arizona State
Position: WR
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior when he moved into the starting lineup and then put up career pass catching numbers of 57/815/8. Also averaged 10-yards on 23 punt returns.
Positive: Quick, elusive pass catcher with potential as a return specialist. Fluid releasing off the line into routes, stays low exiting breaks, and comes back to the ball. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw, makes the reception in stride and effective when he extends to catch the pass away from his frame. Shows skill running after the catch. Gives effort as a downfield blocker, and helps out the running game. Lays out to make the difficult reception.
Negative: Unnecessarily lets the pass get inside him and drops too many catchable throws. Not a strong sturdy receiver. Lacks true downfield speed.
Analysis: Williams showed flashes of ability early in his Arizona State career and then put together an outstanding senior season. He has enough skill to make it at the next level as a fifth receiver if he produces on special teams.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 221
40: 4.53
Year: 4Jr
Mike Williams
School: Syracuse
Position: WR
Bio: Two-year starter who totaled 49/746/6 last season. Suspended for one game in October, then missed the last four contests of the season after he left the team. Sat on the sidelines in 2008 with academic issues. Totals as a sophomore in 2007 included 60/837/10.
Positive: Nice-sized, athletic receiver who showed flashes of ability throughout his college career. Looks the part on the field, displays deceptive speed, and beat defenders downfield. Runs with good lean, keeps the play in bounds after the reception and displays above-average awareness. Always works back to the quarterback to make himself an available target, effectively extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame, and looks the ball in. Gives effort blocking downfield and gets results. Will go up in a crowd for the difficult reception and plays with a good degree of toughness.
Negative: Not a true burner or a real downfield threat. Has made poor choices off the field and is considered immature by a number of scouts.
Analysis: From a physical standpoint Williams is one of the top receivers in his draft and has been a consistent producer on the field. Several off-the-field issues have limited his playing time the past two seasons and raised red flags in the scouting community. At the top of his game, Williams has the skills necessary to be a productive second receiver on the NFL level, yet he must be totally committed to football and mature as a person off the field.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 210
40: 4.5
Year: 5Sr
Stephen Williams
School: Toledo
Position: WR
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Senior totals included 79/1065/5. Junior numbers included 71/781/8 after 73/1169/7 as a sophomore.
Positive: Tall, slender pass catcher who consistently makes the difficult reception. Sells routes, stays low exiting breaks and displays good eye/hand coordination. Smooth and natural in most of his movements, makes the difficult over the shoulder reception with defenders draped on him or gets low to scoop up the pass. Nicely adjusts to the errant throw making the reception in stride, and will expose himself to the big hit in order to come away with the ball. Smart receiver who consistently finds the open seams on the field.
Negative: Lacks the second gear and deep speed. Not a sturdy receiver who wins out in battles or can take a pounding and hold on to the throw.
Analysis: Williams has been a very productive receiver the past three years and offers the skills to play at the next level. He must get stronger in order to handle jams at the next level, but he has possibilities as a fourth or fifth receiver for an NFL franchise.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 206
40: 4.52
Year: 5Sr
Jeremy Williams
School: Tulane
Position: WR
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after posting career totals of 84/1113/7. Junior totals included 27/437/5 when he played in just five games, missing the second half of the season with injuries.
Positive: Athletic pass catcher who showed a lot of skill the past four seasons. Solid route runner who quickly gets into breaks, stays low on exit, and extends his hands to offer the cornerback a nice target. Possesses soft hands, a sense of timing, and consistently looks the ball in. Uses good technique to get off jams and separate from opponents, finds the clearing in the defense and consistently makes himself an available target. Easily adjusts to the errant throw, and plays with good body control. Quickly transitions from making the reception to running after the catch.
Negative: Lacks the blinding speed and not a deep threat. Must turn up the intensity as a blocker. Has a thin build and does not win out in battles. Loses concentration running routes and drifts on exit.
Analysis: Williams is a solid pass catcher who has the skills to impact at the next level. He may never be anything other than a third receiver for franchise, yet he offers a nice degree of upside potential.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 197
40: 4.53
Year: 4Jr
Damian Williams
School: USC
Position: WR
Bio: Two-time All-Conference selection who began his college career at Arkansas. Junior totals included 70/1010/6 at receiver with an average of 14.2 yards on 24 punt returns and two more scores. Sophomore receiving numbers included 58/869/4. Led the Trojans in receiving as a sophomore and junior.
Positive: Explosive, game breaking skill player who can score any time the ball is in his hands. Plays with terrific quickness, immediately gets off the line of scrimmage and a solid route runner. Sells routes, displays quickness into breaks and stays low on exit. Consistent hand catcher who extends to make the reception away from his frame, and immediately transitions from making the reception to running after the catch. Makes the difficult reception in contorted positions, very effective running after the catch, and displays speed in his overall game. Effortlessly makes the difficult over- the-shoulder grab downfield. Game-breaking punt returner who follows blocks everywhere on the field and creates his own yardage. Plays with excellent balance, body control, and makes good use of the sidelines. Goes over the middle, exposes himself to the big hit, and makes the tough catch in a crowd.
Negative: Possesses a thin build and loses out in battles. Will struggle getting off jams at the line of scrimmage. Plays faster than his forty time yet lacks elite speed.
Analysis: Williams possesses game-breaking skills, which strike fear into opponents. Adequately sized, he possesses all the tools necessary to be a number one wide out at the next level, and he just needs a little time to physically mature and get stronger.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Ryan Wolfe
School: UNLV
Position: WR
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Senior totals included 74/760/2 after career numbers of 88/1040/6 as a junior. Posted 66 receptions as a sophomore and 55 during his freshman season.
Positive: Reliable possession wide out best in the underneath coverage. Goes over the middle, extends to make the reception, and takes the big hit yet holds onto the ball. Displays good eye/hand coordination, plucks the ball away from his frame with his hands, and makes the difficult catch in contorted positions. Runs solid routes and gets separation from opponents. Possesses strong and soft hands. Willing downfield blocker.
Negative: One speed receiver who cannot stretch the field vertically. Shows minimal quickness in his all-around game.
Analysis: Wolf was consistent and productive at UNLV, yet he lacks great upside the next level. He's a possession receiver who would be a good fit in a timing offense. Wolf has his skills and mental makeup to make it in the NFL.