Graham is not going to be there in the 4th round. Probably not in the 3rd. Scouts thrill to go overboard on prospects like that and invariably they are picked higher than projected, and higher than deserved. You don't have 4 years to nitpick so everything is golden, magical projections at the new position. I remember winning a side bet with a friend that Matt Jones would be picked in the first round. If he had been a receiver for 4 years at Arkansas, no chance he goes that high.
I liked Graham more late in the year. Jacory started targeting him on 3rd down, particularly against Duke. Early in the season it was all glamour plays, sauntering toward the end zone. But I'm always leary of prospects like that. No team really abused Graham all year, made him prove he wants to be out there. That will happen in the NFL. And the drops at Va Tech weren't merely critical they were blatant. If you had to put a percentage on how close he came to catching them, it wouldn't reach 10%.
Sharpton is not a prospect. He made a few plays late in his senior year to boost his name recognition beyond his ability. Shields is a disaster, other than special teams where he excels. He has a chance to stick based on coverage teams. But he should be moved back to offense.
I like Epps. That's a sleeper pick or free agent pick up. He was often the most dependable target on the team a year ago, before the injury.
I can't believe someone mentioned Marcus Forston as a prospect a year from now. That can't be based on performance, as opposed to high school clippings. He was one of the most inept Canes this season, before being shelved with injury. Forston is too fat and his technique is horrendous, standing straight up at the snap. He literally waddled around, tippy toeing while being guided by offensive linemen who were hard pressed to restrain laughter. I'm hoping he can salvage a college career next season but I'm not banking on it.
