All preseason appearances point to the deepest draft at WR in a very long time. WR is a very a difficult transition into the NFL; most top level WR in college make a name for themselves because they out athlete everyone. This proves difficult in analyzing a WR’s projection into the NFL as route running ability are subjective specific systems. For me better gauge for how to project a players success, into the pros, is grit. Some WR seem to muscle their way through defenses and just get open, that is what I call grit. That is what I look for and that working class mentality on top of supreme athletic ability in tandem is what makes great NFL WRs.
1. Justin Blackman, OK St.- QB Brandon Weedon is being talked about as a potential Heisman candidate and top NFL prospect after a stellar last season. Dig a little deeper and you will find that 20 of Wheedon’s were thrown to Blackman. As well, almost half of Weeden’s total passing yds were to Blackman too! That points to great ability at WR, not QB. OSU looks to put a great team on the field this year and keep an eye on Blackman to lead a high scoring offense (shouldn’t be har).
2. Juron Criner, Arizona- Criner is another WR that has accounted for a large portion of last years total passing offense. Criner plays with more natural speed than Blackman; Criner similar to a Vince Young is deceivingly fast. At 6’4 210 his size and speed should translate very well. Unfortunately for Criner his star is dampened by a very mediocre supporting cast.
3. Alshon Jeffrey, South Carolina- Jeffrey could easily move to the top WR postion by the end of the season. Spurrier’s Game Cocks have on of the best one-two punchs at running back in college football. This took away from Jeffrey’s limelight last year; as he only recorded 9 tds. Put more than 1500 yds.
4. Mark Harrison, Rutgers- Let me take a moment to make a small school disclaimer; ANYONE that can stand out at Rutgers must be pretty damn good . Harrison lists at 6’3 230 lbs, which makes him a tough opponent for any DB. I will be very interested to see Harrison in the combine; he will have a good season but, I think, will not make a big name for himself until the postseason.
5. Junior Hemingway, Michigan- Hemingway stand out in an abysmal offense that is certainly not known for its passing. Never the less as the 3rd receiver Hemingway avg. 18.5 yds/ reception and 4 tds. At 6’1 225 Hemingway has very good size; we cannot overlook the fact that his talents are retarded in that ridiculous Michigan Offense.
Because this talent pool is so DEEP; I have decided to add some honorable mentions.
Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
Jeff Fuller, TX A&M
Marcus Davis, Virginia Tech
Ryan Broyles OU
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