http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/martavis-bryant?id=2543572 Martavis Bryant WR Clemson Grade 5.34 ? 4.42 SEC Top Performer 16 REPS 39.0 INCH 124.0 INCH 7.18 SEC 4.15 SEC Blue Star = Top Performer 6'4" Height 32 5/8" Arm Length 211LBS. Weight 9 1/2" Hands More Combine Video Overview 2013: Honorable mention All-ACC pick after playing in 13 games and making 11 starts. Lost playing time after making a throat slashing gesture. 2012: Played in 10 games, but did not make a start. Was suspended for the bowl game due to academic issues. 2011: Played in all 14 games and made two starts. High School: Played with Doug Williams Jr. as his quarterback. Analysis Strengths Excellent body length with a long, rangy frame. Very good straight-line, separation speed. Can drop his hips surprisingly well for as tall as he is and is fairly shifty after the catch. Good red-zone target -- effective making back-shoulder catches. Flashes the ability to climb the ladder and highpoint the ball. Has return experience. Weaknesses Inconsistent hands -- tends to double-clutch the ball and makes too many easy drops. Is not a polished route runner -- is stiff in and out of his breaks. Lacks toughness desired to work the middle of the field. Must prove that he is willing to work to assimilate a playbook and learn the finer points of the game. Bottom Line A lean, long-limbed, rangy, outside-the-numbers, big-play receiver, Bryant declared for the draft early with underclassmen nipping at his playing time late in the season. Will require additional seasoning to make a mark in the pro game. A better tester than football player at this stage of his development. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/brandon-coleman?id=2543642 Brandon Coleman WR Rutgers Grade 5.42 ? 4.56 SEC 21 REPS Top Performer 32.5 INCH 7.33 SEC 4.51 SEC Blue Star = Top Performer 6'6" Height 34" Arm Length 225LBS. Weight 9 1/4" Hands Overview 2013: Started all 13 games. 2012: Second-team All-Big East selection after playing in all 13 games and starting nine. 2011: Played in all 13 games and started five. 2010: Redshirted. Analysis Strengths Outstanding size and body length -- presents a big target. Long arms enable him to slap away and swim off the jam. Covers ground with long strides. Tracks over his shoulder. Can post up smaller defensive backs. Has playmaking ability -- averaged nearly 22 yards per catch and scored on one out of every five catches over three seasons. Has sheer size to shield as a blocker. Team captain. Weaknesses Not an elite athlete. Has some buildup -- does not accelerate off the jam. Lacks big-time, explosive speed to blow by cornerbacks. Route running needs refinement. Not a confident hands catcher -- lets throws into his body and drops balls he shouldn’t. Shows some stiffness through his torso and is linear after the catch -- gears down to cut and elusiveness is limited. Marginal special-teams utility. Bottom Line Big, tall, talented, West Coast receiver whose sheer size enables him to be effective outside the numbers, on slant routes and in the red zone, though inconsistency has prevented him from reaching his potential. Has the look of a No. 2 receiver, but his production fell off as a junior (played through a knee injury). He could have used another season to polish his skills. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mike-davis?id=2543757 Mike Davis WR Texas Grade 5.24 ? 10 REPS 6'0" Height 32 3/4" Arm Length 197LBS. Weight 10" Hands Overview Two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 (2012-13) selection. 2013: Led team with 727 receiving yards. 2012: Played in all 13 games, starting 11. 2011: Played in all 13 games with 11 starts. 2010: Played in 11 games with five starts. Set a Texas freshman record with 47 receptions. Analysis Strengths Good size and athletic ability -- looks the part. Makes the hard catch look easy and can make make the acrobatic, in-air catch extending high outside the numbers. Is capable of stretching a defense and creating chunk plays in the passing game. Good field awareness working along the sideline. Weaknesses Very stiff. Average play speed. Does not adjust well to the ball even when placed in the right spot. Is easily rerouted and fazed by traffic. Not strong after the catch and makes few big plays. Has a case of the drops -- inconsistent hands. Lackadaisical route-runner and blocker. Inadequate on-field body language and temperament -- is usually at the back of the line in practice drills and does not exhibit urgency in his play or leadership traits in the locker room. Reprimanded by the Big 12 for a late hit on a defender's knees after the whistle vs. Iowa State. Bottom Line A big, long, athletic receiver with inconsistent hands and questionable toughness and effort. Displays starter-caliber physical traits, yet his playing demeanor and approach turn off many evaluators and could force his draft status to sink. Is at his best outside the numbers as an "X" receiver. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/matt-hazel?id=2543792 Matt Hazel WR Coastal Carolina Grade 5.17 ? 4.50 SEC 15 REPS 36.5 INCH 118.0 INCH 7.08 SEC 4.20 SEC 11.60 SEC 6'1" Height 31 3/8" Arm Length 198LBS. Weight 9 1/8" Hands Overview Two-time first-team All-Big South. Finished with school-record 183 career receptions. Had 2,553 career receiving yards, second in school history. 2013: First-team All-Big South. Set school record with 70 receptions. Tied for Big South lead with 9 TDs. 2012: First-team All-Big South. Tied a school record with 61 receptions. 2011: Second-team All-Big South. Finished third in the conference with 6 TD receptions. 2010: Played 11 games. Tied Jerome Simpson’s school record with 3 TDs in a game. High School: 2009 Shrine Bowl squad representing South Carolina. Analysis Strengths Good functional football-playing speed. Accelerates off the line and can create separation. Tracks the deep ball well, contorts his body in the air and can make difficult catches look easy. Can create after the catch and make the first defender miss on bubble screens out of the slot. Willing blocker -- displays surprising toughness for his size to mix it up with linebackers. Fared well vs. better competiition (see South Carolina). Comes from a very supportive family and has strong personal and football character. The game is very important to him. Weaknesses Not physically strong with a lean body build, small hands and short arms. Can be knocked off routes by tight press coverage. Average strength and elusiveness after the catch. Looks for a landing spot before contact (hears footsteps). Alligator arms appear in traffic and bodies the ball along the sideline. Shows some tightness in his body coming out of breaks and routes could use more refinement. Bottom Line A smooth, fluid, athletic small-school receiver with the hands, body control and concentration to earn a roster spot and develop into a solid contributor. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/robert-herron?id=2543777 Robert Herron WR Wyoming Grade 5.2 ? 4.48 SEC 18 REPS 35.5 INCH 125.0 INCH 6.84 SEC 4.27 SEC 5'9" Height 30 1/2" Arm Length 193LBS. Weight 9 3/4" Hands Overview Two-time honorable mention All-MWC (2012-13) selection. 2013: Started all 12 games. Led team with nine receiving touchdowns and was second on the team with 72 receptions and 937 yards. 2012: Played in and started eight games. Missed four games due to a shin injury. 2011: Played in 12 of 13 games with eight starts. 2010: Played in 10 of 12 games with one start. Analysis Strengths Good athlete. Exceptional straight-line timed speed -- can accelerate and get on top of DBs vertically. Quick-footed. Above-average hands. Has return capability (despite not being used as a returner because of offensive value). Weaknesses Does not play fast. Marginal toughness -- does not like crossing the middle or extending across his frame. Drifts in his routes. Short-arms the ball. Does not adjust to or track the deep ball well. Lacks physical strength and is jarred on contact after the catch. Carries the ball loosely. Disinterested blocker, especially on the backside. Regularly matched up vs. inferior competition. Has been dinged a lot and long-term durability is a concern. Bottom Line Very diminutive, outside receiver with the timed speed to threaten the field vertically and potentially contribute in the return game. Needs to prove he can bow up against better competition and is more than a track athlete. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/josh-huff?id=2543746 Josh Huff WR Oregon Grade 5.28 ? 4.51 SEC 14 REPS 35.5 INCH 116.0 INCH 5'11" Height 31 1/4" Arm Length 206LBS. Weight 9 3/8" Hands Overview Two-time honorable mention All-Pac-12 pick (2012-13). 2013: Played in 13 games and made 12 starts. Matched Oregon record for most touchdown receptions in a season with 12 (Jeff Maehl, 2010). Also had six games with 100-plus yards receiving. 2012: Played in and started 11 games. 2011: Played in 12 games and made 10 starts. 2010: Played in all 13 games and made two starts. High school: Played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback. Analysis Strengths Nice size with a lean, tight-skinned body. Very athletic with natural balance and body control. Good speed and a fluid stride. Soft, quick hands to extend and snatch throws off his frame. Makes contested grabs. Can take a hit and hang on. Settles in zone pockets. Creates after the catch -- competitive, elusive and strong. Playmaking ability -- averaged 18.4 yards per catch as a senior. Gets after it as a blocker -- works to position, fit and sustain. Desirable temperament -- determined, tough and confident. Has special-teams experience returning and covering kicks. Works hard and wants to be coached. Weaknesses Could stand to get stronger. Was not pressed at Oregon. Lacks elite explosion and top speed to pull away vertically. Limited route tree. Could stand to refine his route running. Lets some throws into his body and tends to trap some. Not a go-up-and-get-it guy (average leaping ability). Is relatively naïve through no fault of his own and off-field maturation is a work in progress. Could require emotional support and professional mentorship in order to avoid the pitfalls of NFL trappings. Bottom Line Smooth, competitive, versatile receiver with an impressive skill set which translates well to the evolution of NFL offenses. Can work at flanker or slot and has potential to become a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in a system incorporating spread concepts. Is the type of player you root for, having persevered through an adverse upbringing and lingering baggage, which forced him to mature the hard way. Would be best served landing in a close-knit locker room with a nurturing position coach. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/t.j. -jones?id=2543836 T.J. Jones WR Notre Dame Grade 5.35 ? 4.48 SEC 33.0 INCH 119.0 INCH 6.82 SEC 4.27 SEC 11.45 SEC 6'0" Height 30 5/8" Arm Length 188LBS. Weight 10" Hands Overview 2013: FBS All-Independent Team. Played in all 13 games with 7 starts. Five 100-yard games in 2013 (none in first 3 seasons). Led team in all major receiving categories. Had a TD in 7 straight games. 9 receptions, 94 yards, 1 TD at Michigan. 2012: FBS All-Independent Team. Played in all 13 games with 11 starts. 7 receptions for 90 yards vs. Alabama in BCS National Championship. 2011: Played in all 13 games with 12 starts. 2010: Played in 12 games with 7 starts. Missed Utah game with hamstring injury. 3 receptions for 73 yards, TD vs. Michigan. High School: As senior, finished with 76 receptions for 1,399 yards and 18 TDs. SuperPrep All-American in Georgia. Analysis Strengths Fluid movement with good balance and body control. Releases cleanly and accelerates off the line. Excellent route runner. Sinks his hips and gets in and out of cuts cleanly to create separation. Adjusts to throws and has soft, reliable hands. Exhibits field awareness and is quarterback friendly. Quick and slippery after the catch. Comes from football family. Durable and experienced. Mature, likeable, intelligent team captain. Weaknesses Could stand to add some body armor and improve functional strength. Average physicality. Lacks elite top-end speed. Not exceptionally explosive, nor is he a go-up-and-get-it guy. Limited kick-return experience. Bottom Line Athletic, smooth-moving, polished receiver who runs crisp routes, has terrific hands and boasts NFL bloodlines. Balanced skill set, dependability and versatility will be valued at the next level, where he could be a productive No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in a sophisticated passing system. Arrow pointing up. -Nolan Nawrocki
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/allen-robinson?id=2543509 Allen Robinson WR Penn St. Grade 5.7 ? 4.60 SEC 39.0 INCH 127.0 INCH Top Performer 7.00 SEC 4.00 SEC 11.36 SEC Blue Star = Top Performer 6'2" Height 32" Arm Length 220LBS. Weight 9 1/2" Hands Overview 2013: Third-team All-American selection after starting all 12 games and setting Penn State records in receiving yards (1,013) and receptions (97). 2012: First-team All-Big Ten pick after starting in all 12 games. Broke Penn State receptions record with 77 catches. 2011: Played in 11 games and started one. Analysis Strengths Excellent size. Good line release -- defeats press. Sinks his hips, breaks off sharply and creates separation. Works back to the ball. Climbs the ladder -- has elevation and body control to contort and make plays in the air. Turns short throws into chunk plays -- gets upfield quickly and shows shiftiness, vision and run strength. Executed a full route tree in a pro-style offense. Highly productive -- totaled 174-2,445-17 (14.0) in last two seasons. Will be a 21-year-old rookie. Weaknesses Lacks elite top-end speed -- needs double moves to separate vertically and gets tracked down from behind. Occasionally tracking and leap timing are off. Is more confident in his hands outside the numbers or in the air than he is over the middle. Traps throws against his body and double-catches some. Tends to cradle throws or go down to the ground. Swings the ball loosely as a runner. Can improve physicality and sustain as a blocker. Bottom Line The Big Ten's leading receiver the last two seasons, Robinson is a big, fluid, outside receiver with a nice combination of "above-the-rim" prowess and run-after-catch ability. Offers possession skills, playmaking ability and red-zone utility to develop into a solid No. 2 option. -Nolan Nawrocki
I'm just hoping Lee gets down to us at this point. That 4.52 is not representative of the speed he plays at on the field and it might get him down to 18 anyway.
I'm having a tough time understanding the Landry to Jets fit. Jets need 2 things from WR above all else:explosion/size. Landry has average playing speed & is only 5'11.Maybe im sounding nitpicky but with this talented of a class you have to be.I get that he catches the ball well & has alot of intangibles but there are 3-4 other guys who will be available just as good with superior size or speed
This is an extremely deep class just like QB. There is a poster here who (i) hates the QB class but who will still suggest you don't take one of the top 3 QBs early because you could still get a really good one in the 30's so therefore should take a one of these awesome WRs early. Completely backwards. There are SO many good WRs that you could get 3 great ones in rounds 2 and 3 and 4 or even in round 5. QB is the most important spot so you take the QB now and get the WRs later. _
What is Matthews going to do when some of the bigger CB's get up in his face and stuff him at the line? He couldn't get off the line of scrimmage at times in the Senior Bowl practices. That's not going to get better at the NFL level. If he's any kind of threat and he's the best the Jets have out there he's going to have a CB in his face every play. There aren't going to be any spots to sit down in the zone because nobody is going to be running a zone against the Jets if the tape says jam the #1 WR. The Jets are running a WCO. The WR's have to either be quick enough to avoid the jam or able to put the CB on his ass now and then if he over-commits. There's no soft edges in the NFL. You work for every opportunity you get. As a #2 Matthews will have some cover. As a #1 he's going to have to get better at getting off the line of scrimmage or he's going to have problems.
Brandin Cooks looks like a Tavon Austin (taken #8 last year) clone, but with more production and a Biletnikoff award. Cooks being regarded as a 2nd round pick, and the 5th-10th WR taken, is a pretty good indicator of the WR value and depth in this draft. I cannot remember a draft that was this deep at a position of need for the Jets. It's got me all giddy.
Gotta disagree with you Brad.I watched Matthews all week at senior bowl & was critical of some things. I didn't see any issues with the jam at all.He's strong with big hands & dbs have to be wary of his long speed. I was down on his quickness in/out of breaks on certain routes.I saw some minor issues with suddenness & separation..but not releasing off the line
