Senior Bowl Invite:
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East/West Shrine Invite:
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NFL Combine Invite:
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Markus Wheaton is a lanky, skinny wide receiver from Oregon State. Standing at just over 6'0" with great speed, Wheaton is one of the premier deep threats of this class. He is a notable track runner who defeated Oregon athlete De'Anthony Thomas in the 100m dash prior to the 2012 season. He has made it a habit of getting behind defenses and taking passes to the house. However, aside from the speed, Wheaton's biggest strength is his hands. He has strong, reliable hands and has shown the ability to make catches in traffic, catch contested balls and go up and get the ball in the air. Wheaton also possesses quick feet which makes him a threat after the catch and allows him to separate on routes. His route running needs development but he has shown the ability to run the entire route tree. Wheaton also has been able to get off the press in college but might struggle early on in the NFL due to his lack of bulk, strength and physicality. This is especially problematic on short routes over the middle where he often gets bumped off his route by defenders.
Wheaton might be the most underrated Wide Receiver in this draft. It is very rare to find wide receivers with his combination of speed and strong hands. His quick feet and good run after catch skills only give me more confidence in his overall game. Wheaton should be selected in the first three rounds of the 2013 NFL Draft and I have a very hard time believing that he will be anything less than a success in the NFL.
Experience:
- Played in and started all 13 games.
- Played in and started all 12 games.
- Played in 12 games and started 8 games.
- Played in 12 games.
Accolades:
- First-Team All-Pac-12 selection.
- Pac-12 Conference Honorable Mention.
Known Injuries:
- Missed the second half of the game against Washington after suffering a concussion on a big hit from Sean Parker. Also missed practices after the Washington State game with a nagging foot injury.
- Dealt with hip flexor during the preseason practices but did not miss any games.
