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NFL DRAFT Explosive play stats for receivers: (25+ and 15+ yard gains):

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As you can see Butler is one of the best.



I thought this was an interesting chart for us draftnicks.


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Butler over Metcalf?????? I wouldn't be afraid of that.



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I found it interesting that these three made a top 15 boom or bust list, here is their copy paste write up



WR D.K. Metcalf, Ole Miss (6-3, 228 pounds): From his self-reported (and oft-questioned) 1.9% body fat to his 4.33-second 40-yard dash and 40 1/2-inch vertical leap, Metcalf built a Paul Bunyan-esque mythos at the NFL scouting combine. But poor marks in the three-cone drill (7.38 seconds) and short shuttle (4.5 seconds) underscored concerns about whether his build is actually a detriment to his change-of-direction skills. Perhaps the biggest question: Can he become a more complete receiver after running a limited set of routes in college, or will he primarily be a deep threat who has to beat cornerbacks by running past them or coming down with a contested catch?

WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State (6-5, 227 pounds): Towering over his competition, Butler is an imposing figure in the red zone and on jump balls. Part of his problem, though, is winning in that manner might have to be his bread and butter, as his long strides and deliberate movements impede his efforts to break free from defensive backs. Butler will have to be more creative in his route running or risk following the same disappointing career paths as other supersized targets like Jon Baldwin and Kelvin Benjamin.

WR Parris Campbell, Ohio State (6-0, 205 pounds): What will Campbell's superlative speed (4.31-second 40-yard dash) and leaping (40-inch vertical) mean for his transition to becoming a downfield threat in an NFL passing attack? It's not completely clear, as he was pigeonholed by Ohio State's offense into running routes at or near the line of scrimmage to maximize his run-after-catch opportunities. Campbell could become a well-rounded receiver, but he's somewhat of a projection as anything beyond a gadget threat.




Nothing is ever a sure thing regardless of what round taken

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slashsteel said:
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As you can see Butler is one of the best.



I thought this was an interesting chart for us draftnicks.


(Snagged from SDepot twitter)
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Slasher, I’m a big fan of WVU’s David Sills. Would love to have this kid wearing black n gold. Butler wouldn’t disappoint me one bit.

I’d love Fant at 20 and Sills in round three if he’s there.


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steelhurt said:
Slasher, I’m a big fan of WVU’s David Sills. Would love to have this kid wearing black n gold. Butler wouldn’t disappoint me one bit.

I’d love Fant at 20 and Sills in round three if he’s there.


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I think Sills was one they were looking at if I remember correctly...
 
Litos said:
This piece of info sends Parris Campbell way down on my want list

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Not sure why he’s so high on everybody’s lists to begin with. Most of his catches are quick hitters designed to get him in space. I’d rather have him as a RB, he’s not a guy who’s gonna get downfield and make tough contested catches often


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AggieSteel said:
Not sure why he’s so high on everybody’s lists to begin with. Most of his catches are quick hitters designed to get him in space. I’d rather have him as a RB, he’s not a guy who’s gonna get downfield and make tough contested catches often


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Combine numbers are like a honey pot, we just fall for it.

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Superman said:
as he should. any speedy WR can thrive in the system that Urban Lier ran.
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Gotta agree Supe. However McLaurin game film shows he sure runs pretty routes and has oh so much better hands. Not a blazer, but sneaky speed.

Butler could be Plaxico 2.0 with more polishing. I’m just wonder if a TE is going to be the “tall” target for Ben. There are a few with speed in later rounds.


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Ike Kelly said:
Gotta agree Supe. However McLaurin game film shows he sure runs pretty routes and has oh so much better hands. Not a blazer, but sneaky speed.

Butler could be Plaxico 2.0 with more polishing. I’m just wonder if a TE is going to be the “tall” target for Ben. There are a few with speed in later rounds.


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I would not be mad with Butler in round 1 at all.

I think TE Hock will be gone before 20. I could see interest for him at 10.
 
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