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I really am starting to like this guy. I had no idea he was this fast. He's got great size at 6'3" 225 and aside from his natural gifts he has good hands and he is just one of those guys who makes big plays. His short routes look like they need some work but he digs really hard at the snap and will force db's to give him some cushion. The best part is that he's not going to run very fast and he doesn't look like he has the greatest vertical, so assuming that he declares which most think he will he may slide to the late second or possibly the early third round. L love Bryant and am a big fan of Benn but Thomas has solidified himself as the clear #3 or maybe even #2 WR in my mind. What do you guys think?

Link from Youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMK59U6nCuw

Link from Prodraftparty.com:
http://www.prodraftparty.com/2009/wr-demaryius-thomas-scouting-report/
 
IMO

Dez Bryant
Golden Tate
Demaryius Thomas
Damian Williams
Arrelious Benn
Danario Alexander
Brandon Lafell
Mardy Gilyard
Dezmon Briscoe


Wow, there is actually a very good selection this year...
 
He led the ACC in recieving yards on a team that runs the ball like theres no tomorow, he had the most YAC in the nation, he is so physcial and Im assuming is a GREAT blocker because of how much they run it outside with the triple option. This kid is going to be an absolute stud.
 
i just hope we get one of those wr's
 
for our needs only

1. dez bryant by far
2. arrelius benn
3. golden tate
4. demarious thomas

i like mardy gilyard a lot but i don't think he's what we need per say

other than that i'm not impressed or gonna be satisfied with guys who grade out as #2 and #3 pro wrs...

we need a go to guy i think the top 4 are the only ones who become that kind of player...and i think dez bryant is the cream of the crop

i don't like damian williams i don't like dezmon briscoe i don't like denario alexander i don't like brandon lafell
 
I completely agree about Thomas, I love this guy. Would love to get him in the 2nd if we don't get Bryant in the 1st.
 
I absolutely love Thomas. I think he is head to head with Benn as being the second best receiver in the draft. Benn will run faster at the combine in the 4.3-4.4 range and Thomas will run in the 4.5-4.6 range. Funny thing is if you watch Thomas play his "football" speed sure seems faster than that. Rice ran a 4.6 but I never saw anyone catch him from behind, and I can say the same thing about Thomas.

Thomas is the most physical receiver I have seen since Boldin and at 6'3", 225lbs he has more size. He catches everything in his hands not his body and fights for the ball. He is also a very good blocker.

I think when it all shakes out he will be one of if not the most productive WR coming out of this draft (if he declares) but will probably be a second and some even think he will be a third because of his timed speed and the lack of difficult routes they run in a heavy running game. To me he just has that "it" factor. I really want him in Miami.
 
Dude has nice size.. and is very physical.. ill be keeping an eye out on him...
 
Definitely has a "physical freak" sort of label. However, what would really concern me is, coming from a wishbone offense, the level of sophistication within their passing game would be limited. Therefore, how would he do adjusting to the Pro game and the nuances of WR play which is the 2nd toughest position to transition to coming out of college behind QB.

Dont we have a 6'5" 220lb WR on our Roster... how's he doing?

Its a tough call, considering the amount of holes we have on this team can we afford to spend a low 1st, high 2nd on what in essence is a reach... purley because of his lack of experience in a developed passing attack?
 
Pat-London said:
Definitely has a "physical freak" sort of label. However, what would really concern me is, coming from a wishbone offense, the level of sophistication within their passing game would be limited. Therefore, how would he do adjusting to the Pro game and the nuances of WR play which is the 2nd toughest position to transition to coming out of college behind QB.

Dont we have a 6'5" 220lb WR on our Roster... how's he doing?

Its a tough call, considering the amount of holes we have on this team can we afford to spend a low 1st, high 2nd on what in essence is a reach... purley because of his lack of experience in a developed passing attack?
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Valid points and I have brought up the concern about the lack of sophistication in the passing game at GA Tech. I think because of that and his timed speed will be 4.5 to 4.6 range he will be a mid second to third round pick.

The only comparison I see to him and Turner is size. Thomas plays faster than his forty speed, Turner does not. Thomas catches everything in his hands and knows how to go up and get balls at the highest point and uses his size to his advantage. Turner does not. Thomas is one of the best blocking WRs I have seen come out of college in a long time, Turner is not. I know it's just a matter of opinion, but I feel Thomas has that 'it" factor. I may be wrong, but if Miami could get him in the third I would be very happy come draft days.
 
Pat-London said:
Dont we have a 6'5" 220lb WR on our Roster... how's he doing?
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We do but everyone has always known that Patrick Tuner has trouble getting separation. Thomas doesn't have that problem but I understand what you're getting at.
 
OrlandoFin said:
Thomas will run in the 4.5-4.6 range. Funny thing is if you watch Thomas play his "football" speed sure seems faster than that.
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That's the first thing I thought when I watched some of his highlights. In that youtube video check out the TD catch against Miami, he catches the ball slows down to stay in bounds and then accelerates right past another DB that had an easy angle to knock him out of bounds. It shows great acceleration as well as speed.
 
baseballcb95 said:
IMO

Dez Bryant
Golden Tate
Demaryius Thomas
Damian Williams
Arrelious Benn
Danario Alexander
Brandon Lafell
Mardy Gilyard
Dezmon Briscoe


Wow, there is actually a very good selection this year...
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If we get Dez Bryant or Mcclain, I may burst into tears. lol :hi5:
 
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