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Miami Dolphins 6th round selection- Matt Hazel WR

Height: 6' 1"; Weight: 198 lbs; Arm Length: 31 3/8"; Hands: 9 1/8"

OVERVIEW: Prepped in South Carolina. As a true freshman in 2010, played 11 games (three starts) and caught 20 balls for 276 yards (13.8-yard average) and five touchdowns. Missed the season opener against West Virginia (illness). Started 9 of 11 games in 2011, with 32 catches for 488 yards (15.3-yard average) and six touchdowns. Started all 13 games in 2012 and posted 61 catches for 799 yards (13.1-yard average) and eight touchdowns. Started all 14 games in 2013 and produced 70 catches for 990 yards (14.1-yard average) and nine touchdowns. Hurt his shoulder against Hampton and did not play against Elon. Led the Chanticleers in receiving his final three seasons. Owns CCU career and single-season receptions records. Was the third player in school history to participate in the East-West Shrine Game, joining Jerome Simpson (Vikings) and Josh Norman (Panthers).
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.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Round 7-Priority free agent
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.

per NFL.com
 
SkapePhin said:
I wanted Storm Johnson. We need a RB to replace DT


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2 cents: Funny enough I read (who knows where at this point) that Storm Johnson's comparison is Daniel Thomas.
 
Gibson and binns both tore there ACLs, we don't have a damn clue what they can give us this year and hartline also had a knee injury.
 
Mike13 said:
A lot of people seem to like him.
But I'll take the word of a random mouthbreather over theirs.
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Considering the fact that you don't know the difference between inside and outside linebackers, it doesn't surprise me that you are listening to the optimistic reports that surround almost every mid to late round draft pick on draft day.
 
Let's trade Wallace to the Browns for a 2015 #1 pick. Hickey is sending a clear message: if you are a p***y who doesn't fight for the ball or block or tackle then you are no longer wanted. It's time to replace Jeff Ireland's trash.
 
Kiper just gave some good news about hazel. Looks to be the big redzone threat. Dude can jump
 
He ran a 4.46. We may keep him on as a ST or we could stash him on the PS.
 
We'll be picking undrafted free agents once this ends. We can find plenty of of short yardage backs there without wasting a pick.
 
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