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2017 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers

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Let's go get em! WR - TE - first two rds!


Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2017): 1.

2/25/17: Williams played really well for Clemson, and sources from multiple teams say that Williams is worthy of going as a top-20 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Williams isn't a burner, but he has good size to make contested catches plus has run-after-the-catch skills. He is a tremendous red-zone weapon and fabulous at winning 50-50 balls over defensive backs. Williams does need to improve his hands as he dropped too many passes.

Williams has a nice combination of size and speed. He is able to stretch the field vertically and make tough contested catches.



John Ross*, WR, Washington
Height: 5-11. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2017): 1-2.

2/25/17: In speaking with sources at multiple teams, they feel that Ross is likely to go in the 20s of the first round. That would fit the pattern of other recent speed receivers like Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks and Kendell Wright.

Ross was a very productive wideout for Washington in 2016 with 81 receptions for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns. For the NFL, he will have to fit as a speedy, shifty slot receiver as he is very undersized. If Ross can add some weight, he could be a Brandin Cooks-type receiver.


Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2017): 1-2.

2/25/17: In 2016, Davis hauled in 97 receptions for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns. He continued to impress with his route-running, hands, size, quickness, and dangerous run-after-the-catch skills. Davis is a polished receiver who would be a great fit in a West Coast offense. One source compared Davis to Demaryius Thomas coming out of Georgia Tech, except Davis isn't quite as thick as Thomas was then. Sources from multiple teams say they think Davis could be a late first-round pick.


Curtis Samuel*, WR/RB, Ohio State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 197.
Projected 40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round (2017): 1-2.

2/25/17: Sources have compared Samuel to Percy Harvin in terms of being a fast, explosive play-maker who is a hybrid wide receiver/running back. In 2016, Samuel had 74 receptions for 865 yards with seven touchdowns. On the ground, he averaged 7.9 yards per carry for 771 yards and eight scores.

Samuel has play-making upside for the NFL. As a pro, he will be more of a receiver than a running back. Samuel runs quality routes with the speed and suddenness to get separation. He can stretch teams vertically and is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. With his speed and bulk, Samuel could line up as a slot or outside receiver to produce mismatches. He also could operate out of the backfield at times. If Samuel goes to a creative offensive coordinator, he could be a real weapon.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2017WR.php
 
Unless Ross or Davis falls I doubt you see a WR in 1.
 
We can MOVE UP!

Dare to be dangerous and not sit on your ***** for once!

Go get that blue-chipper!
 
I am all for moving up. they have a extra.3rd.
I am already in draft mode, I can't wait.
 
if we move up, it should be to get Jabril Peppers
 
if we move up, it should be to get Jabril Peppers

Bullshit. Another Jarvis-type BUST just waiting to happen - a skinny legged, lightweight


Could Michigan's Jabrill Peppers drop out of NFL draft's 1st round?

As the draft evaluation process has ratcheted up, it's increasingly apparent there are questions about how Peppers will fit in the NFL.

Among the queries for Peppers include his lack of ball production after moving from safety to linebacker for the 2016 season. In 12 games, he had just one pass defensed and one interception.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound
Heisman Trophy finalist struggled to get off blocks when engaged and yielded receptions on 20 of 27 targets, according to Pro Football Focus.

A sampling of draft experts shows Peppers is a polarizing player, though most see him as a safety at the next level.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...7/02/08/jabrill-peppers-mock-drafts/97668128/
 
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Bullshit. Another Jarvis-type BUST just waiting to happen - a skinny legged, lightweight


Could Michigan's Jabrill Peppers drop out of NFL draft's 1st round?

As the draft evaluation process has ratcheted up, it's increasingly apparent there are questions about how Peppers will fit in the NFL.

Among the queries for Peppers include his lack of ball production after moving from safety to linebacker for the 2016 season. In 12 games, he had just one pass defensed and one interception.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound
Heisman Trophy finalist struggled to get off blocks when engaged and yielded receptions on 20 of 27 targets, according to Pro Football Focus.

A sampling of draft experts shows Peppers is a polarizing player, though most see him as a safety at the next level.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...7/02/08/jabrill-peppers-mock-drafts/97668128/
Agreed completely. You could count the real impact plays he made for Michigan on your hands
 
Agreed completely. You could count the real impact plays he made for Michigan on your hands


struggled to get off blocks when engaged

at the college level?

doomed

just like Jarvis, swatted to the ground like a bug by one hand of a 330 lb NFL OT
 
he's a ******* Safety, not a LB

Ben would suck at Center. guess we should never have taken him, either.
 
It's a thick edge rusher/ corner talent draft. Two badly needed positions. This team has done well in later rounds at wr. Sorry no thanks.
 
removing any love for Peppers going forward
I see where DaFarriorShortBus likes him.

kiss. of. death.
 
so i was right again...where's my karma?
 
Doubt we move up. It's a deep draft and it doesn't look like we will be signing any impact players in FA. Trade back, add multiple edge rushers and corners.
 
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