1. Kevin White, West Virginia (6030, 215#)
Very big and thick and still runs a sub 4.4. Has a little Larry Fitzgerald in his game. Right there with Cooper as a top-10 prospect. Round 1
2. Amari Cooper*, Alabama (6010, 211#)
Extremely good WR prospect. Everything on tape is a plus attribute. Good size, hands, COD, can get separation, good after catch. Might be a bit better blocking on run plays but that’s pretty minor. Only negative might be jack-of-all-trades, master of none issues at the next level. Round 1
3. DeVante Parker, Louisville (6030, 209#)
Very good size/length for position and will create matchup issues. Shows good body control and route running. Good hand catcher. Should be a 1st/2nd round pick for sure.
4. Breshad Perriman*, Central Florida (6020, 212#)
Lots of talent and things to like. Blew up his pro day with a 4.26 40-time. Good body control and good hands. Played with a very poor quarterback and had to adjust to a lot of poorly thrown balls. I think he will fit into the NFL game extremely well. The separation he’s getting at the college level is plenty to good NFL QB’s to get him a ton of action and with his top speed can threaten over-the-top. I think he’s a safer pick than Jalean Strong to tell you the truth. Round 1/2
5. Jalean Strong*, Arizona St. (6020, 217#)
Very big and flashes GREAT hands at times, but there is a risk in this guy I haven’t seen in the guys above him. Just not sure he’s going to generate separation at the next level and could struggle. Boom/bust to me but the hands and size are awfully tempting. Round 1/2.
6. Dorial Green-Beckham*, Oklahoma (6050, 237#)
Transfer from Missouri that did not play in 2014. Impressive film from 2013 but his off-field issues have to be checked out. Very intimidating on the outside. Can just out jump anyone for the ball and has very good, strong, hands. Not a great route runner, but that’s not going to be his forte. He’s just a huge matchup issue if he keeps his head on straight. A lot like Mike Evans from a year ago. Round 1/2
7. Sammie Coates*, Auburn (6010, 212#)
Another very decent prospect with many NFL traits to succeed. Size, hands, speed and body control. Needs a bit of polish to his game and I wouldn’t put him quite as high as some of the others on the list. Figure round 2 for now, but it wouldn’t shock me if he’s a top-50 selection.
8. Nelson Agholor*, USC (6000, 198#)
Chiseled, thin frame reminiscent of Chad Johnson. Very good quicks and can accelerate to daylight. Plus punt returner. Still developing as a route runner but shows effort and technique. Plays physical for his size and isn’t afraid to block downfield. Film doesn’t indicate diva mentality. Round 2-3
9. Devin Smith, Ohio St. (6000, 196#)
Agholor is the more natural athlete, but Smith is the better football player. Shows natural understanding of angles and how to create separation at the college level. His upside might be more limited but he looks to be a very effective #2 receiver at the next level and maybe more in the right system. Not too many routes he can’t run and be productive at. Round 2-3
10. Tyler Lockett, Kansas St. (5097, 182#)
Undersized, quick and a very good athlete. Separates with jitterbug movements and very good on slants, seem routes, comebacks and deep crosses. Will start in slot at next level but is capable on outside as a #2. Not the toughest guy I’ve seen on film and goes down pretty easily on contact. He also exposes himself to hit and might be a bit reckless over the middle. Injury risk? Round 2-3
11. Phillip Dorsett, Miami (5096, 185#)
Looks very small on film. Athlete more than football player. Not a natural hand catcher and will drop/bobble some easy one. Offense has to create touches for him. The film does not represent the hype based on his track speed. Will struggle with physical corners than can get their hands on him and might have to run routes out of bunch sets early in career. Can return KO’s. Lockett is by far the superior prospect on tape and just a much more advanced receiver. Bloodlines might count for something though. Round 3
12. Rashad Green, Florida State (5110, 182#)
Was not that impressed with OSU tape. Looks a bit undersized and lacks toughness. Too many times did not generate the separation on the route call you would like to see. Round 3
13. Justin Hardy, East Carolina (5100, 192#)
Slot receiver that is strong and low to the ground. Very good with ball in hands after catch. Runs hard and tough. Not sure I see elite COD or speed on tape and might struggle to get separation at next level. Tough to grade. Round 3-4
14. Devin Funchess*, Michigan (6040, 232#)
Plays a lot like a wide TE (was that on Michigan up to last season) and could have to go back to that type of roll in the NFL. Most of his routes at Michigan were within 15 yards. Very smooth athlete that transitions between route/catch/RAC very, very well (best attribute). The definition of WR-TE “tweener”. Not a lot of film on blocking and looks maxed out. What you see is probably what you get. Can be a nice contributor in packages but not sure that’s worth a very high pick. Round 3-4.
15. Tre McBride, William & Mary (6002, 210#)
Very thick, mature looking receiver from small-school. I didn’t see quite the “quicks” his combine indicated and might be a slight workout warrior. Should have good work ethic and showed good effort blocking downfield. Can return KO’s. All the skills are there to be a productive #2 type receiver with size that running coaches will like to have (he blocks well). Round 3-4.
16. Tony Lippett, Michigan St. (6024, 192#)
Versatile 2-way player for the Spartans (played some DB). Not an elite athlete but very, very good ball awareness and natural football instincts. Fluid player that does a lot of things correct fundamentally. Lacks the burst and natural quicks to really generate consistent separation and most of his success comes from smarts (finding seems, zone openings or hand work). Round 3-4
17. Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas (6036, 214#)
Very intriguing size/hand prospect. Very good hand catcher that high points ball and uses size to advantage. He’s not a burner but when given room to make move can be sneaky in getting open. A bit of Marques Colston in his game and he might fall due to 4.60 speed but has potential to be a very, very good receiver with a good QB that can put the ball in the right spot for this guy. Very wide catch radius. Round 4.
18. Chris Conley, Georgia (6017, 213#)
Hard to ignore straight line measurables: 4.35 speed with impressive jump numbers. Primarily a 9-route, hitch-and-go, comeback and some screens. Not very effective or smooth in breaks and doesn’t sink his hips well. A lot like Mike Wallace to me. Round 4.
19. Kenny Bell, Nebraska (6011, 197#)
Jack-of-all trades, master of none type college athlete that is a polished looking 3-year starter. Just not sure how that translates into the NFL and could struggle to generate adequate separation to make coaches happy. His 4.4 time gives hope he has an extra gear to help him and he’s an excellent worker and gives a lot of effort away from the ball. Could end up being a nice special teamer. Round 4-5
20. Titus Davis, Central Michigan (6006, 196#)
Looks the part at his level and exhibits excellent athleticism and balance but not sure he has any elite or plus attributes once he gets to the NFL. Did not really impress much at combine measurables but does do well in his positional drills. Similar to Kenny Bell. Round 5
21. Mario Alford, West Virginia (5084, 180#)
Could be overlooked. Exception quicks and change of direction and speed (4.43) combined with very good production at division-I school. Might find very successful role as a slot/bunch set #3 or #4 receiver. Could return kicks/punts as well. Look for value late 5 into the 6th round.
22. Darren Waller, Georgia Tech (6060, 238#)
Very difficult prospect to grade in Tech’s 3-RB wishbone offense. Used similarly to Johnson and Thomas as a huge deep ball threat but nearly the type of prospect as either of those two. Might be thought of as a TE because of all the blocking he did in college. Is the definition of a “project” and how a team defines him and teaches him could greatly impact his success/fail rate at the next level. Round 5-6
23. Ty Montgomery, Stanford (5117, 221#)
A stocky QB/WR/RB hybrid that ran some wildcat stuff for Stanford. Similar to a Muhammad Sanu. Ran much better at pro day after losing 10 lbs. to get to 211#. Not sure what role he’s going to see in the NFL, but teams that want a versatile special teams guy that could run some trick plays on offense might find a roster spot for him. Round 5-6
24. Rannell Hall, Central Florida (6003, 198#)
Had a good Senior Bowl week but just depends on if WR’s that run 4.6+ make it on your board. He could be one that bucks the trend and has a good career without great speed. The body control and hands and ability to create some separation are there. Worth a flyer in round 5-6.
