My WR Rankings and report

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ANALYSIS done by Alfredo A. Arteaga (Section126)

WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS AND PROFILES FOR THE 2004 NFL DRAFT.


1. Larry Fitzgerald (Pitt)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 225
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.63 (Official), 4.51 (Unofficial), 35-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Larry Fitzgerald is the most celebrated receiver prospect to come out in years.
"Fitzgerald is a once-in-a-decade receiver who runs routes like an NFL vet, contorts his body like
a circus freak and cranks out numbers like a switchboard operator. Fitzgerald also is the classiest
person in the college game." The Sporting News said. Very productive, Larry Fitzgerald was the
east coast version of a MIKE WILLIAMS. A receiver that was simply going to shatter all kinds
of NCAA records. A Heisman finalist, Larry Fitzgerald is mature beyond his years. A classy
team oriented guy, Larry Fitzgerald was adorned with The Walter Camp Player of the Year,
Biletnikoff Award and Columbus Touchdown Club Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-
America selection as a sophomore. He also caught a touchdown in 16 consecutive games at Pitt,
the only player in their history to accomplish such a feat. Larry Fitzgerald has a well developed
muscular upper body, with sprinter legs. He has excellent muscle mass and is very well pro
portioned. A great route runner with a total understanding of zone defenses, Fitzgerald also has a
feel for working his way back to the football if the quarterback gets flushed out of the pocket.
Larry Fitzgerald is a quarterbacks best friend. He will make an NFL pro QB, very happy. He has
good suddenness and is explosive and quick out of his cuts, Fitzgerald flows during his routes.
Larry Fitzgerald gets into his defender very well and has a knack to drive away from the defender
when cutting for an out. He can dig through a route as good as any receiver in this draft and also
runs his routes fast with an alertness that seasoned veterans only seem to have. Big enough to
body smaller defensive backs from the football, quick enough to create separation from the
quicker cornerbacks. Fitzgerald has an excellent sense for the football and passing lanes, as he
always seems to have perfect timing with ROD RUTHERFORD. Fitzgerald has a great
understanding of the passing game and is a second quarterback in the huddle. Larry Fitzgerald
catches everything. He has perfect form when extending for a pass, and he has excellent body
control to pull in the errant pass. Fitzgerald will rarely drop a pass, as he has excellent
concentration. Fitzgerald starts and stops like a machine. Nothing else matters when the football
is in the air and on it’s way to him. You best believe that he will catch it before he attempts to run
after the catch. Fitzgerald has a feel for the sideline and has excellent field awareness. He always
seems to know were everybody is on the field as you rarely ever see him receive a big hit. Larry
Fitzgerald defeats bump/press coverage like an old pro, employing every technique known. He
tends to be physical with those corners smaller than him, as he should. A change to exclusively
using technique and quickness would help with NFL type timing instead of just rag dolling those
that don’t possess his physical strength. Although Larry Fitzgerald does not have the speed you
would associate with a deep threat receiver, he does have a knack for gaining separation and
positioning himself to be able to make a play on the ball. An excellent leaper, Fitzgerald will be a
go-to guy in the red zone in the NFL. Fitzgerald through his craftiness and maturity as a football
player, does much more than what his natural athletic ability would allow for. Larry Fitzgerald
can be counted on to make that tough catch in traffic as he has a hunger for the football that will
not permit him to lose concentration for what a defensive back might do to him. It is about
making the catch for Fitzgerald, and although he regularly sacrifices himself for the football you
never really see him take punishment. As for a runner, Fitzgerald is not a particularly gifted
runner in the open field. He does not have that elusiveness, and acceleration to escape defenders,
but he does break tackles one on one, and through his football intelligence he sets up blocks well
so he can take short passes a long way. He is just not naturally gifted with the elusiveness you
can associate with a Santana Moss, but he does posses the basic pass receiving skills of a Issac
Bruce. Larry Fitzgerald is not the most gifted athlete at the receiver position in this year’s draft
but he is the best pure receiver in the 2004 NFL Draft.

2. Mike Williams (USC) NOT ELIGIBLE
Physical Statistics: 6-4 / 233
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.62 (Official), 4.55 (Unofficial), 345-pound bench press,
35-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: As a freshman and sophomore , Mike Williams has made a mark in Trojan history.
In 22 games he set a new school career record for touchdown receptions (30), and averaged one
touchdown for every 5.87 catches during his career. He finished only 2 touchdowns shy of the
Pac-10 Conference record, with 30. Became the first player in school history to catch over 80
passes in a season twice in a career. Mike Williams has a full thick frame with good muscle
definition, but a lack of tight skin. He has large thighs, and well developed calves. Williams has a
large enough frame to carry considerably more weight. It is not clear whether additional weight
would hurt his speed as his body seems to be developing a leaner tone. Mike Williams has a great
first step, and has an explosive burst off the line. He gets into his route very quickly and has an
inordinate amount of quickness for a big receiver. He uses a good choppy studder step and he
varies speeds as good as any receiver playing today. Although not having great natural speed,
Mike Williams gets into his route better than any receiver in this draft. Mike Williams has a very
large base that he uses to his advantage when running a route. He walls off defenders and is
always in position on time to receive the ball. Although not having the straight line speed of a
Andre Johnson, Mike Williams is much more developed as a route runner at this time than what
Andre Johnson was before the 2003 draft. Mike Williams has a physical demeanor that he uses to
bully defensive backs all over the field. Mike Williams creates separation with a spectacular turn
of foot, and very sharp explosive cuts in his routes. Although his routes are not the prettiest and
most linear, they seem to be very effective. Mike Williams is a team first guy. A great teammate,
but will demand the ball at crunchtime. Mike Williams has such a feel for the game that he finds
open spots in the zone, through pure instinct at times. On other occasions, you can see Mike
Williams sell a “soft†route to simulate a telegraphed route to see if the corner back is rolling or
sitting on the route. Mike Williams is that football smart. Williams has excellent natural hands
and has a flair for the incredible. His catch against Oregon State can only be described as
impossible. Mike Williams will go complete practices without trying to catch a ball with two
hands, and he ends up dropping none. Mike Williams has an excellent feel for the direction and
trajectory of a pass, and always positions his hands perfectly to receive the ball. Mike Williams is
a lazy blocker as he tends to just get in the way rather than actually engage a defender. Mike
Williams must fix that or he will hurt an NFL running game. Bump/press coverage is worthless
against Mike Williams, as he just runs right through any attempt. When he needs to employ a
technique against a top flight corner, he has an assortment, and especially a great swim move.
Mike Williams does not seem to posses that top end speed to be able to get deep in the NFL, but
he does create space with his physical nature, and his quickness with his route running. Mike
Williams dominates defensive backs in the air, so that is another added dimension that can help
him be able to be a deep threat. Mike Williams also gains separation with a knack and nose for
the football. Rarely is there a football he can’t make an attempt to catch. Mike Williams is a
good open field runner with very strong legs to power through the tackles of defensive backs, and
he also has the quickness to defeat one on one tackles from everybody else. He can set up blocks
well and break enough tackles that he is a threat to take it the distance if he is loose in the open
field. Tough as they come, and extremely confident, Mike Williams will elevate and extend
himself in traffic as he displays no fear whatsoever. Mike Williams not possessing that ideal speed
is the only thing keeping him from being the most highly touted receiver prospect since another
USC star came out......Keyshawn Johnson. Mike Williams is a top 5 pick and might make the
best pro out of the bunch.

3. Roy Williams (Texas)
Physical Statistics: 6-2 / 222
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.48 (Official), 4.45 (Unofficial), Bench presses 225
pounds 12 times, 37-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Superb athlete with all the physical tools, Roy Williams was going to be the top
receiver taken in the draft before the influx of underclassmen. Bothered by a whole host of
nagging injuries, Roy Williams has taken to developing his body. Ever the prototype receiver
Williams has a chiseled appearance with thick thighs and very strong legs. Roy Williams is
capable of much more bulk as he has a naturally big frame. The comparisons to David Boston are
far more accurate than those of Terrell Owens. Although Roy Williams has weak strength
numbers, he sure does not appear that way. He is really put together. A high character guy, Roy
Williams is considered a team leader. A good route runner, that explodes off the line, Williams
gets to where he wants to go, rather quickly. He plays faster than what he times. Quick on his
cuts, Roy plants and drives well through all his routes. Roy Williams has a linear quality to all his
routes. Defeats bump/press coverage very well, and tends to abuse smaller defensive backs to the
point of comedy. Is a brash performer who is double teamed constantly. Has good technique off
the line, but his quickness and strength make him a hard guy to play bump/press coverage on.
Roy Williams has great hands and he does catch the ball cleanly. Although Roy Williams will
drop an easy pass from time to time, Williams catches the ball outside of the frame of his body
and will rarely body catch a ball. He does not have lapses in concentration. Those drops just
seem to happen, probably due to a certain stiffness that he sometimes exhibits. Roy Williams is
one of the few prospects that will actually back the ball in with the proper hand rather than play to
the strength of his natural strong hand (he is right-handed). You will see him guide with his left
hand on the left side of the field and with his right hand on the right side. That is a quality that
only a few pros possess. Williams possesses great leaping ability and he muscles his opponents to
gain position. A true dominator in the air. Williams is the consummate red zone receiver.
Naturally a deep threat, Roy Williams does have a burst to get by you and then adjust to the over
the shoulder catch. Williams creates separation with his strength, and a clandestine use of his
hands that many have complained that he uses to much. Roy Williams is a very physical receiver
in the mold of a Michael Irvin. A good runner after the catch, Williams is adept at running
through the tackles of smaller defensive backs, and running away from most everybody else. Roy
Williams is capable of the game changing play. Roy Williams has a degree of arrogance when he
plays that some translate into a theory that he takes plays off. It is just that he has most of his
competition over matched. Roy Williams relies a little too much on his physical gifts to beat his
college competition and it will be interesting to see what use he makes of those gifts against NFL
level competition. A great competitor, Roy Williams will challenge you over the middle, and has
shown no evidence of fear when catching the ball in traffic. Roy Williams has all the tools to be
an NFL star, but he must begin to rely more on his brain than his brawn. NFL corner backs are
not easily abused. Roy Williams is a top ten pick and possibly even the first receiver taken.
Williams stands to be a real difference maker right away in the NFL.

4. Reggie Williams (Wash.)
Physical Statistics: 6-4 / 225
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.48 (Official), 4.62 (Unofficial), 345-pound bench press,
37-inch vertical jump, 1.60 seconds in the 10-yard dash, a 9-foot-11 long jump, 4.34 in the short
shuttle and a 7.01 in the cone drill.

ANALYSIS: Reggie Williams has been a very productive player since his freshman season as he
seems to own every single Huskie receiving record. Williams would have been a top 5 pick if he
had chosen to come out as a senior. Has a reputation for having off the field character issues,
although it is not clear what those issues are. Reggie Williams has a lanky but stout appearance.
He has a well defined body with good muscle mass. His body is chiseled. As a route runner,
Reggie Williams is very quick and fluid. Smooth into and out of his cuts, Williams has the ability
to complete all the routes well. Especially runs in-cuts very well, Reggie Williams has a very long
stride that covers a lot of ground. Williams needs to work on making his routes more similar than
varied in appearance. Opposing defensive backs can pick up on tendencies like which move he
uses to sell which route, and that can lead to the jumping and selling out of a route, resulting in an
interception. Reggie is un-polished in that regard. Reggie Williams is the consummate go-to guy,
and is a real hard worker and exceptional athlete. He catches the ball cleanly and swallows it well
with a very quick and swift tuck motion. He almost seems to suck the ball into his tuck from the
point of the catch. Does body catch at times, but you would be hard pressed to find many
dropped passes. Very controlled and coordinated, Reggie Williams can make plays in any
position. A leaper, with soft hands, a lot of fade routes will be called for him in the NFL. Reggie
Williams is strong and quick into his route but he does have problems against the more physical
defensive backs. He is often re-routed and thrown off his timing with the quarterback. He has
relied heavily upon his great physical tools to just overcome any deficiencies he has had in getting
off the line, but that will not work in the NFL. His technique in defeating press/bump coverage is
lacking. When allowed a cushion, he can really pressure a defensive back by exploding off the
line as he has a spectacular first step. Reggie Williams has a perfect stride, and is the model of
what you should look like while running. He has no herky jerky motions, and no hitches in his
movement. Reggie Williams has always been a threat on the deep ball, and he does locate the ball
very well as well as adjust to receive the ball on the run, even if errant. A very physical receiver
that will block down field and stay with his blocks well. Will go over the middle willingly and
shows no fear. Will extend himself and make the big play. Has not shown the ability to create
separation with just pure speed. He employs a set of moves and fakes to be able to gain an
advantage and get that desired separation for the deep ball. A dangerous runner in the open field,
he does not out run as much as he eludes as well as a slippery quality to break tackles. A tough
runner to tackle one on one, Reggie Williams breaks an inordinate amount of tackles in the
secondary. He is a big time playmaker and a threat for the home run. Williams is a top 15 pick
and a gift to any team beyond that. You are basically drafting a top 3 pick in next year’s draft at
15 today if you do so. The most developed and complete of the juniors coming out, the reward
far outweighs the risk in taking this underclassman that high and I include LARRY
FITZGERALD AND MIKE WILLIAMS in that equation.

5. Lee Evans (Wis.)
Physical Statistics: 5-10 / 197
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.43 (Official), 4.31 (Unofficial) 4.02 short shuttle, a 6.74
three-cone drill and an 11.47 60-yard shuttle.

ANALYSIS: Lee Evans had a major knee injury in spring practice to miss all of the 2002 season,
he has since come back with a vengeance. Had been arrested for marijuana possession in 2002,
but there was not a shred of evidence that he had smoked any as he was tested immediately and
did not even test positive for second hand smoke. Although some publications have named him as
a player with character issues, careful research will reveal that he is a beloved and respected
player by teammates and coaches. Lee Evans has a soft appearance but is actually solidly built
with good upper body muscular development. He has taken to the weight room since his injury
and has made it a point to train his calves and thighs to hopefully prevent lower body injuries.
Lee Evans is an excellent route runner with a host of moves to sell corner backs on every single
route possible. He varies speeds very well and is explosive off of his cuts as he does give the
appearance of bolting out on the out route as he turns and plants and drives toward the sideline
better than any receiver in this draft. Dangerous with his double move, Lee Evans is a playmaker
in every sense of the word. Evans makes plays all over the field from anywhere on the field as his
route running alone creates separation combined with his natural speed. Lee Evans has been very
productive when healthy at Wisconsin, and he has shown a propensity to make the impossible
catch. Excellent tuck mechanics to go with superb pass receiving skills, make Lee Evans an
instant quarterback favorite. Evans can really make any quarterback look good. Evans is a very
aware football player that is always where the scheme places him. His routes are very precise.
Fluid and smooth, Lee Evans can lull you to sleep with his slow-looking glide and then just grab
position to catch the deep pass on you. Lee Evans should be a threat for the big play at the next
level. Evans is a rather weak blocker or is just disinterested in doing that work. Lee Evans
employs his hands to defeat bump/press coverage very well, although he has a tendency to get
tangled with the defender when he should be releasing to the outside if impeded. Quick enough
to correct any re-routing that occurs, Lee Evans should be adequate at getting past bump/press
coverage in the NFL. A solid runner in space, Evans is more explosive than elusive. He won’t
shake you, but he will out run you and is not easily tracked. Evans does not show an ability to
break many tackles although he is considered very strong for his size. Tough as nails, you cannot
keep Lee Evans from catching it over the middle. He sometimes takes over the game and is very
reliable on third down as he finds the open spots in the zone rather quickly. Lee Evans plays with
passion and confidence. No stranger to the one handed catch, Evans can elevate above a
defender, but he was rarely used in that capacity. Evans creates space with excellent use of his
hands and speed. He should be productive at the next level. Although his size is not ideal, Lee
Evans is a sure fire 1st round pick, and he does compare favorably to a Laverneous Coles.

6. Rashaun Woods (OK St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-2 / 202
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.49 (Official), 4.47 (Unofficial), 300-pound bench press,
400-pound squat, 288-pound power clean, 39-inch vertical jump, 4.05 20-yard shuttle.

ANALYSIS: Rashaun Woods is the most accomplished receiver in this year’s draft as he owns
every school and conference record for a season and career for the Cowboys and the big 12.
Rashaun Woods is also number 3 all-time in yards in NCAA history. Has improved his 40 times
drastically in the runup to the draft as he has run faster and faster times. That could explain why
he decided to not run at his pro day as he probably cannot perform any better than he did at the
Combine. Woods has a muscular but lean upper body to go with a stout well proportioned lower
body with very good muscle development and a frame capable of carrying considerably more
bulk. Rashaun Woods has the best developed body of all the receivers in this year’s draft. A
great route runner that is in and out of the breaks with great ease and a fluidity that reminds some
of Tim Brown. Rashaun Woods is a real pro, and is a complete route runner not needing much
more coaching. He makes every play in his vicinity and is a master at using his body to gain the
upper hand on the jump ball, and then putting his good leaping ability to complete the catch. He
is an exceptional athlete that will not lose many physical tests with opposing defensive backs. A
hard worker that loves the game. Considered an essential player for Oklahoma State, he is
revered by teammates and is looked at as a very mature player by coaches. Rashaun Woods
catches everything and has perfect receiving skills. He seems to be cut out of a “How to catch the
Ball†manual. Woods at one point had not dropped a pass in practice for over two months.
There is one flaw that is not fatal, but must be corrected. Rashaun Woods has trouble adjusting
to balls thrown over the shoulder and errantly thrown low across the middle. He tends to make
these catches more difficult than they are. Repetition might do the trick. Woods has good
technique at avoiding bump/press coverage and is lightning quick into his route. As a deep threat,
Woods does not seem to gain much separation with his speed, although he is not slow by any
means. He uses his route running ability, and his physical tools and craftiness to get deep on
defensive backs, but he creates a very small window for the ball to be thrown into on the deep
pass. He sometimes needs his quarterback to throw the perfect pass on the fly pattern as he does
have that gear to get behind the average college corner. Rashaun Woods although, is unfairly cast
as just a possession receiver as he does possess good enough speed to be a NFL deep threat. It is
mostly technique. As far as running after the catch, Rashaun Woods is adept at setting up blocks,
but he does not have the elusiveness to be a break away threat. He works for everything he gets,
Woods doesn’t seem to have things happen through his natural athletic ability, rather they happen
due to his considerable skill level. Woods will go over the middle with no fear and is very aware
at where he is on the field. Rashaun Woods would be a top 3 pick had he possessed the burst and
straight line speed that a DEVERY HENDERSON has. Woods however is a sure fire 1st round
pick, with only a slim possibility of dropping to the 2nd round. He is a must pick for any team
regardless of need in the 2nd round. You just get a good sense about Rashaun Wood’s NFL
future.

7. Michael Clayton (LSU)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 197
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.52 (Official), 37-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Michael Clayton was a team leader and the go to guy on a very talented Nation
Champion LSU squad. A real worker, Clayton basically does everything well. Will do everything
asked of him, Nick Saban once said that he was the most complete player he has ever coached.
Clayton even played a little Free Safety throughout his career. Very Productive all three years at
LSU, Michael Clayton is the model of consistency. Very well built with good muscle definition,
Clayton is very well proportioned with long arms and long lean muscular legs. He can use an
extra 10 to 15 pounds to endure the rigors of an NFL season, and I suspect that he will add that
weight rather easily as he does have a large frame. He really covers a lot of ground with his
stride. He is perfectly built as a receiver. A good route runner that creates space with a good
burst out of his cuts, Clayton can plant and change directions without much change to his route
speed. He sometimes however lacks coordination when trying a double move and tends to do a
little too much starting and stopping when running a route. He really can help a quarterback with
his timing by varying the speed of his routes though. Michael Clayton has excellent leaping ability
and is very well coordinated with very good body control to bring in the difficult catch. Clayton
does have lapses of concentration, and does tend to drop some passes in traffic. Michael Clayton
has good mechanics when setting to receive a pass, but he does tend to get into a routine of body
catching the ball every now and then. Although displaying some bad habits when catching the ball
especially in traffic, Michael Clayton is fearless and does not mind sacrificing his body for a first
down. A real gamer. Michael Clayton has excellent technique when avoiding bump/press
coverage, and he seems ready to defeat the same type of coverages in the NFL. Clayton is a
physical presence that will knock you out on a block as well as wall you off with perfect
technique. Michael Clayton is very skilled as a blocker. With Michael Clayton’s long stride, he
does seem to glide past defensive backs and then use his leaping ability to make plays on any balls
that are thrown in his area. Clayton is adept at receiving the ball over the shoulder, and does not
drop many if any deep passes. A smart football player that is crafty when creating space to catch
the football, Clayton also has the athletic ability to carry him through. He has a quick burst and a
second gear that suggest that he will be a decent threat down field in the NFL. As a runner,
Michael Clayton sets up blocks very well, and he does possess the speed to find the seam and take
it a long way. Clayton sometimes is a little careless with the football and he does need better ball
awareness. Michael Clayton is one of the most complete football players at any position in this
draft and is considered a safe wide receiver pick in the first round. I see no possibility of Michael
Clayton dropping out of the 1st round, and he could end up the 4th receiver taken.

8. Devery Henderson (LSU)
Physical Statistics: 5-11 / 196
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.41 (Official), 4.36 (Unofficial), 35-inch vertical jump,
10-foot-3 long jump, 4.27 short shuttle, 11.37 long shuttle and 6.78 three-cone drill.

ANALYSIS: The able compliment to MICHAEL CLAYTON, Devery Henderson has as much or
more athletic ability as his teammate. A converted running back, Devery Henderson is still very
raw as a receiver. Durability is a concern as he has had several injuries throughout his college
career, a broken arm was his last injury to date in 2002. Henderson has an excellent thick build
with great muscle tone. He has very stout legs, and he really looks bigger than what he actually
is. Although Henderson is still learning the position, his big play ability is the biggest of all in this
year’s draft as he is the receiver with the best game speed. A burner that consistently runs in the
low 4.3's, Devery Henderson plays as fast as he runs in timed drills. Really an average route
runner, Henderson is so quick out of his cuts that he loses defensive backs not on his pure route
running ability, but rather on his pure speed and quickness. With some work on his routes,
Henderson can be something else. In the NFL, many corners can run just as good as Devery, so
he must improve his route running be effective as a full time receiver. A team guy, Henderson is
by all accounts a good character guy that does what is asked of him. Devery Henderson tracks
the ball very well in the air and is very adept at making the difficult catch. He sometimes plays a
little to fast and has a tendency to overrun the football on a route. Otherwise, Devery Henderson
has excellent hands and he basically adjusts very well to every type of thrown ball. With good
body control, Henderson times his jumps very well for the high pass, and does play taller than the
5-11 he is. A spectacular athlete with incredible physical tools, Henderson is a danger to go the
distance at any time, in any game. More fast than elusive, Devery Henderson should be used on
slants, crossing patterns and fly routes at the next level to take advantage of his great straight line
speed. If he catches it in space, he will not be caught from behind.........ever. Has a good knack
to get on top of defensive backs on the deep ball, and kick it into another gear to accelerate past
them. Devery Henderson at the very least, will be a deep threat in the NFL. He finds himself very
frequently overwhelming corner backs by creating separation on a corner route or deep post. He
is fast enough to put a lot of pressure on a deep safety. You must have account of a player of
Henderson’s ability. Devery Henderson is strong against bump/press coverage although it is a
challenge to find any film of many teams employing this type of coverage against Devery out of
fear of the big play, and of course, the obvious attention you must pay his teammate MICHAEL
CLAYTON. Very quick, and strong, Devery Henderson can defeat bump/press coverage. With a
back round as a running back, Devery Henderson shows no fear and does not mind mixing it up
across the middle and will often lower his head to deliver a blow when he has no where to go. A
good blocker with decent technique, but he needs to sustain his blocks longer. Devery Henderson
is that game changing big play receiver that all NFL teams want, and although a 1st round pick is a
little high for a guy that is admittedly very raw at playing the position, I can see a team reaching
into the latter stages of that first round. Most likely, Devery Henderson will go in the second
round, and there is not much of a chance of him dropping.

9. Michael Jenkins (Ohio St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-4 / 217
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.60 (Official), 4.38 (Unofficial), 34-inch vertical jump, a
10-foot-6 long jump, 4.31 in the short shuttle, 6.93 in three-cone drill, 3.76 in the 20-yard shuttle,
290-pound bench press, 500-pound squat, 280-pound power clean jump.

ANALYSIS: A big play receiver that was counted on for the big play for a run first oriented Ohio
State. Tall, but solidly built, Michael Jenkins could improve muscle tone for the NFL but he is
ready physically to play right now. Michael Jenkins has long arms, and the largest hands of all the
receiver prospects over 6-2. Does all the little things well, Jenkins works very hard at improving
the weaker areas of his game. Michael Jenkins was under utilized and used more on space
creating routes rather than the desired route tree of the NFL. Ohio State’s offensive scheme hurt
Jenkins as his talents were more suited to the pro style game. A good punt returner, but his
special teams days might be behind him as he would be much more valuable as a starting wide
receiver. An average route runner, Jenkins does not possess the quickness in and out of his cuts
to dazzle defensive backs with his quickness. Jenkins has improved his route running throughout
his career, and is now very accomplished at running good crossing routes and finding the soft spot
in the zone. Jenkins also is very physical with defensive backs down field as he always seems to
have good positioning to make a play on the ball. He also creates space with good body lean
when he gets on top of a corner back, and that could be his key to making big plays down field in
the NFL as he does not have that explosiveness that the more consistent deep threats in the league
have. An adequate blocker, Michael Jenkins tries hard to be a nuisance when blocking, when he
should just be technically sound. Michael Jenkins has very good hands, but can be inconsistent at
times. He receives the ball cleanly and he is very quick from catch to tuck. Michael Jenkins
sometimes tends to lose concentration when he works a route perfectly and finds himself wide
open, then dropping the easy pass. It seems as if Jenkins is trying to hard to be perfect and is not
playing on instinct. All these traits are correctable by good coaching and Jenkins overall natural
pass receiving ability will help him. Michael Jenkins has excellent coordination, and great body
control. He always catches the ball at it’s highest point when elevating, and is very reliable on
fade routes. Although very strong and technically sound, Michael Jenkins has trouble escaping
bump/press coverage. He is not easily re-routed but he tends to spend too much time getting by
the initial contact with the defensive back, thus hurting the timing of the route. Michael Jenkins
has the speed to be a deep threat in the NFL, but lacks the suddenness, and first step burst needed
to create separation down field. Michael Jenkins is adequate at making plays after the catch, but
is by no means hard to corral, Jenkins possesses the speed to out run defenders, and can turn in
the long touchdown. He is just not elusive. Jenkins might be relegated to possession receiver
status in the NFL, although he has all the physical tools to be a complete performer. Very tough
across the middle, Jenkins throughout his career made the tough catch, and the important game
changing one too. Michael Jenkins has all the tools, and is just in need of some coaching and a
change of offensive scheme to a more progressive pro style. He is a real sleeper to sneak into the
1st round, but he projects to be the first or second wide out to be chosen in the 2nd. The potential
to be great is tremendous.

10. Ernest Wilford (Va Tech.)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 226
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.75 (Official), 4.63 (Unofficial), 330-pound bench press,
535-pound squat, 301-pound power clean, 336-pound push jerk, 38-inch vertical jump, 49-foot-9
triple jump, 23-foot-6 long jump, 6-foot-8 high jump.

ANALYSIS: Ernest Wilford is a big and strong difference maker on his physical ability alone.
The questions about his speed are unfounded as he has run consistently sub 4.5 on a track and has
always been around 4.6 Outdoors on grass. Wilford has a thick, muscular build and is an
exceptional athlete. He is also very functionally strong as he is not easily re-routed. Wilford is
big enough that he can add 10 pounds and play tight end. In fact, he did so in High School.
Ernest Wilford uses an assortment of moves to avoid bump/press coverage, but none is more
affective than his natural strength and physical nature to just run right through any attempt made
by college corners. Wilford is a big effort guy, a guy that takes no plays off and goes at 100 miles
per hour all the time. I can see Wilford as a gunner on special teams in the NFL right away. His
overall football coordination is a question. He does not look smooth and deliberate in his route
running and also seems to lack a real speed stride. Simply put, he does not run properly. He
lacks the look of a compact stride when going full speed and he tends to overrun the spot to
where he was running too. All these things make him a sloppy route runner. Since coordination
is a problem, he more than makes up for his poor route running by playing “big†and using his
body to shield the ball from the defender. He is a natural pass catcher that is very smooth when
receiving the football to tucking it away. He does not drop many passes, in fact, drops are rare
for Ernest Wilford as he put on quite a display at the Senior Bowl where he dropped none of the
30 or so passes thrown to him in the skeleton drills that were run. Ernest Wilford has large wide
hands that make for some spectacular one handed catches. Wilford uses his size well when going
over the middle as he never seems vulnerable. He is without fear and is the type of receiver that
basicaly will just move the chains. Ernest Wilford is not much of a deep threat as he does not
possess blazing speed. Any large gains would have to come from the jump ball variety as he is a
fade pass specialist. He uses his body well to get position and will win most jump balls. As a
runner, he is simply punishing and a very physical presence. Will regularly defeat one on one
tacklers in the secondary with a stiff arm and his overall power. He does not out run you and
does not seem to run all that fast in game either. Whatever his 40 times are, they do not translate
as he does not create separation of any kind. With his obvious physical skills, and his ability to
dominate defensive backs physically, Ernest Wilford has worked himself into the 3rd round,
although his athletic ability has probably cemented him as a 2nd round pick in some team’s eyes.
Lack of speed is a real concern.

11. Jerricho Cotchery (NC St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-0 / 199
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.66 (Official), 4.51 (Unofficial).

ANALYSIS: Was PHILIP RIVERS’ favorite target and he always seems to be open. Cotchery
has a stocky build with a compact frame. Since Cotchery is adept at catching the football in
traffic, he can use a little more weight and muscle mass. A smooth and fluid route runner that
creates space with good use of his hands and elbows. Jerricho Cotchery moves well linearly and
is quick to make his cuts and set to receive the football. Cotchery is a field general that is a
natural leader and often is looked too over PHILIP RIVERS as the authority of what is trying to
be accomplished on offense. He sees the coverages well, and is always in sink with his
quarterback, thus his ability of always getting open. Cotchery has good hands and consistently
catches the ball well in traffic. A very productive receiver that receives the ball perfectly in front
of his body and swallows it perfectly into it’s tuck while on the run, Jerricho Cotchery is
obviously well coached. He has good body control when going after an errant pass (of which
there were not many). Cotchery jumps off the line well and seems to have made up for his lack of
speed with an understanding of how to make maximum use of his quickness. Cotchery not only
looks fast while he plays, he is fast while he plays. Jerricho Cotchery is very physical against
bump/press coverage, although he uses many different techniques. He is not easily re-routed.
Cotchery has a rare quality which is very desirable, which is that he plays better than he practices.
Cotchery is by no means a leaper, but he times his jumps well, and is always in contention to come
down with the football. A worker of the middle of the field, Cotchery will sacrifice his body for a
first down. Cotchery is a possession receiver, and he does not scare a secondary when he releases
into the second level as he does not seem to possess that extra gear. Jerricho Cotchery is not a
very good blocker and is a little sloppy in his technique. Cotchery does not have the
explosiveness to escape from a trailing tackler to take it the distance. Cotchery will defeat one on
one tacklers as he is a very physical player, he will stick a stiff arm in your face and then drag you
for a couple more yards. Cotchery is just not a big play threat, although he possesses the moves
necessary to create some separation as a deep threat. First Downs and Touchdowns, just move
the chains, he just makes plays. Cotchery can go anywhere from the 2nd to the 4th round, but you
do not pass up such a playmaker if available in the 3rd, although he should be gone by then.

12. Keary Colbert (USC)
Physical Statistics: 6-0 / 200
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.6 (Official), 4.55 (Unofficial), 305-pound bench press,
425-pound squat, 265-pound power clean, 33-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Keary Colbert was one of the top receivers in the country, and fortunate teammate
of MIKE WILLIAMS. Fortunate that he was allowed to showcase his skills as a possession,
move the chains type receiver, which is what he will most likely be in the pros. Colbert has a well
defined muscular build and has excellent muscle tone. His physical condition is at it’s peak and he
does not have a need to add any more bulk. An excellent route runner that can dazzle defensive
backs with his bursts off of his cuts, Colbert is about as good a route runner as there has been to
come out in the draft in a while. He can vary speeds and lull a defender to sleep before he turns it
on and finds himself wide open on an out, Keary is the perfect compliment to the star NFL
receiver. A hard worker that understands what is trying to be accomplished with the passing
game, Keary Colbert recognizes coverages instantly and finds the seams in the zone perfectly and
allows for a good early target as he is shifty enough to shake a defender with his perfect route
running. Colbert catches the ball well, and can teach some NFL receivers a thing or two. He
makes every catch seem easy and is very courageous when going over the middle. He can create
space with good body lean, but he is not a leaper and cannot be relied upon to win many aerial
battles. He displays excellent technique in avoiding bump/press coverage, but you would like to
see him release off the line a little quicker. Colbert is not a deep threat as he does not possess the
other gear necessary to be able to get by the average defensive back. He does a great job at
creating space underneath, but creates no separation down field. Colbert is strictly a possession
receiver. Keary Colbert is tough, and will lay into you with a block as he also stays with it till the
whistle blows. Nobody works harder at his game than Colbert does. Cannot out run anybody,
and is not a threat to take it the distance when he catches it in space. Colbert has shown no
evidence of being able to defeat one on one tacklers as well. Colbert seems beyond his years and
he will move the chains at the next level. Although Colbert does not possess spectacular physical
tools, he plays the position of wide receiver as good as anyone in this draft. He is just not a game
breaker, he would have to make a difference with the quantity of catches he makes and not the
quality. Colbert is valuable to the team that has an established star and would like to add a
receiver to do the dirty work. Keary Colbert should go in the 2nd round, but some teams might be
put off by his lack of versatility and that could cause a drop to the third where an NFL team will
be lucky to take him.

13. Johnnie Morant (Syracuse)
Physical Statistics: 6-4 / 230
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.50 (Official), 4.48 (Unofficial), 41-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: A physical specimen with incredible physical tools. A large “V†frame, with
excellent upper and lower body strength. Johnny Morant was a top recruit coming out of high
school but has not lived up to his billing. Not very productive in his college career although he
began to turn that around this past season. His route running is not good and he does tend to
have un-defined and sloppy routes. Morant seems to be a Raw talent although he has no reason
to be one. He consistently rounds off all his out routes, and does not seem to be able to vary his
speed to keep the timing of his routes. Morant is quite simply a bad route runner. As for his
straight line speed, that alone makes him a dangerous deep threat to go with his excellent leaping
ability. He plays the air game very well. Johnny Morant has had several suspensions for
violations of “team rules†although the actual violations were not disclosed. Morant catches the
ball well, and is very adept at tracking it in the air. He can make the over the shoulder catch and
he does have very soft hands. Johnny Morant can be depended on to make the tough catch, but is
inconsistent on the move at times. Morant is so strong that he has a great deal of confidence
going over the middle as he does not fear those that are of his same size. It is often a case of a
man playing amongst boys. Morant has had a host of nagging injuries and deserves the rap of not
being durable. Johnny Morant does not seem to possess the field awareness that you would
expect from what was considered Syracuse’s go to guy and he did have a tendency to disappear.
Morant is a tough runner with the football and he does have enough speed to run away from most
defensive backs, and the power to run over some. He does not however display the elusiveness of
someone that is a danger to take it the distance in the open field. Johnny Morant tends to get
physical when avoiding bump/press coverage, when simple technique would suffice. Morant is an
adequate blocker that does seem to show good technique in sustaining his blocks. There are not
many players in this draft that have the upside and potential that Morant has. He has all the
physical tools to be a #1 receiver in the NFL. He impressed coaches enough with his interviews
at the Senior Bowl that some of the character issues have been dispelled. As far as on the field,
he has really moved himself rapidly through the rounds with a very good run up to the draft. His
athletic ability alone suggest he will be a big play threat in the NFL, although he has really shown
no flashes of stardom in college. Where Morant was considered a 5th round pick at best going
into the off-season, his physical talents make him a guy worth spending a 3rd round pick on and I
can see a team reaching to the 2nd round to grab what can become an NFL star.

14. Triandos Luke (Alabama)
Physical Statistics: 5-10 / 189
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.41 (Official), 4.28 (Unofficial), 400-pound bench press,
500-pound squat, 315-pound hang clean, 40-inch vertical jump, 16/30 Wonderlic score.

ANALYSIS: Triandos Luke is a spectacular athlete. A real burner that has run sub 4.3 40's on
several occasions, Luke put on a clinic at the combine. Not very productive at Alabama, mostly
due to bad quarterback play and offensive scheme. Triandos Luke has a good square muscular
frame and has a body build that seems suited to play running back. Luke has very large hands for
a receiver his size. A good choppy route runner, Luke posses excellent start/stop quickness.
Luke bursts out of his planted cut as good as anyone in this year’s draft. Triandos Luke has an
excellent double move and can vary speeds to get deep very well. Recognizing zone coverages
and his overall understanding of the passing game are not good, but that is to no fault of his own
as those are skills that are developed over time in a pro style system. Alabama’s passing game
was just too simple to help Triandos Luke’s developement. A good character guy by most
accounts, Luke shows a willingness to learn and has been a team leader the last two years.
Triandos Luke can return kicks, but he did not follow his blocks all that well and thus did not use
his natural speed to his advantage to become what most would call a “good†return man. Luke is
more likely to catch on in the NFL as a receiver. Triandos Luke catches the ball well, and outside
of the frame of his body. Luke has good concentration and he does display good tuck mechanics
after he looks the ball in properly. Luke is a very dangerous deep threat that can go up and get it
too. A leaper that frequently dominates taller and bigger corners in the air. Luke does have
trouble with adjusting to the ball thrown over his shoulder, and he does not adjust too well to the
poorly thrown ball. Luke is tough and courageous going over the middle, and he does play with a
chip on his shoulder. Triandos Luke has good body control and will make the occasional circus
catch. Although triandos Luke has very good upper body strength, he does display bad technique
at avoiding bump/press coverage, and he does tend to get manhandled at the line. He is often re-
routed by the more physical corners and he must begin to use his quickness to fix this part of his
game. With the ability to vary speeds, change direction suddenly and a overall good upper body
strength, make Triandos Luke a good open field runner, and a very hard guy to tackle one on one.
He does have a slippery quality about him. Triandos Luke is by no means a complete receiver,
but he is definitely a big time playmaker that will be an instant deep threat in the NFL. Luke is
worthy of second round consideration but the 3rd round is where he will most likely be taken. He
is a real sleeper that will be a steal at that position.

15. Derrick Hamilton (Clemson)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 203
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.54 (Official), 4.48 (Unofficial), 330-pound bench press,
35-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Holds Clemson records for All-Purpose yards, Derrick Hamilton was a very
productive college receiver. A big time playmaker, Hamilton has a flare for the spectacular play.
A big play threat, Hamilton has steadily improved during his college career. Hamilton could have
used another year for more seasoning, but he felt that he was ready to come out as a junior. Has
a skinny appearance, but with good muscle tone. Hamilton must work on putting more weight on
his frame. Good square frame that is able to carry up to 20 more pounds. Hamilton was not used
to run pro style routes, but he does show quickness off his cuts and is able to kick it into another
gear, which makes his route running better. Hamilton really gets separation through his straight
line speed. Hamilton has a long stride that looks much slower than what he actually is. Derrick
gets on top of defenders and he knows how to play the body positioning game. Seems well
schooled in his route running, Hamilton seems to try too hard to define his routes and just doesn’t
let it flow as he is not a naturally good route runner. He must work on it. Has had character
issues, and has gotten into it with his coaches but mostly due to how he was used. Derrick
Hamilton is not a “me†guy, he wants to win. Will block you, but does more grabbing than
hitting, and he must improve his technique as he does not seem to finish or stay with his blocks.
Will catch almost everything as he does catch the ball cleanly away from the body. Hamilton does
get into stretches where he does body catch the ball, and he does tend to drop passes that are
below the waste. Hamilton plays stiff at times, and does not look as fluid as you would like.
Hamilton catches the ball at it’s highest point very well, and he wins most bouts in the air.
Derrick Hamilton will take a hit in traffic and will sacrifice himself for the ball over the middle.
Derrick really projects a big target, and has a good double move to get deep. Has excellent lateral
quickness that makes him very dangerous in the open field. Hamilton does not however defeat
many one on one tacklers. Used as a punt returner/kick returner, Hamilton did not excell enough
to suggest that he will at the next level. Can take it a long way if he catches it in space. Has good
quickness to avoid bump/press coverage, but he must learn to use his strength and his hands to
manhandle smaller defensive backs. Hamilton is very aware at where he is on the field and he
does seem to recognize zone coverages very well. Derrick Hamilton is such a good athlete, and
he projects so much big play ability that he is a shoo-in for the second round, and at worst the
third.

16. James Newson (Oregon St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-0 / 207
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.84 (Official), 4.55 (Unofficial), 330-pound bench press,
420-pound back squat, 259-pound power clean, 209-pound press push, 34-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: James Newson is a very productive, record setting receiver. Owns OSU records in
catches, touchdowns and Yards. Voted team captain twice, Newson is a coaches dream that will
do whatever is asked of him. His career 16.8 YPC average suggests big play ability. The reality
is that Newson does lack that burst off the line that is desired of an NFL deep threat. Another
point of contention is Newson’s bad performance at his pro day. Newson ran two bad 40's in
4.84 and 4.88. Newson had run a 4.51 Officially on an indoor track and times of 4.55, and 4.51
at the combine. James Newson has good muscle tone, and a thick/strong frame. As an athlete,
Newson has always been considered superb. Although his strength statistics are weak, and his
vertical jump is not desirable, As a football player, James Newson does not take a back seat to
anyone. Newson just seems to get the job done. A good route runner that continues to work at
it, Newson gets deep often on his craftiness alone, although he does not seem to accelerate past
his competition. Newson uses his hands superbly to avoid bump/press coverage, and does have
an assortment of moves he uses to get past the pressing corner. James Newson has the look of a
complete receiver with all the tools. Although Newson does not have a good first step, Newson
does get into his route very well. Newson is fearless when going across the middle, and will
extend himself to get the football. Newson catches the football cleanly and is a very reliable pass
receiver. Newson has the ability to make every catch including the poorly thrown ball. Newson
looks the ball in as good as any in the Draft, and has the look of a sticky fingered receiver much
like MIKE WILLIAMS. A good runner in the open field, James Newson seems to always make
the right cut to set up his blockers perfectly. Newson however cannot outrun anybody, as he
seems to not have another gear. Newson does play slow, and that could just be because he is.
Will knock unsuspecting defenders silly with crushing blocks, Newson is a superb blocker for the
run. A very smart receiver, Newson reads defenses as good as any college quarterback. James
Newson is most likely a possession receiver at the next level, and I do not foresee him as any
threat to stretch the field in the NFL. James Newson was blessed with the football skills to be an
NFL star, but with none of the necessary athletic ability. If James Newson had the athletic ability
of a PK SAM, he would be a top 5 pick. On ability alone Newson projects into the third round,
but some teams will shy away from taking him because of his 40 times. The question is, is he this
year’s Anquan Bolden?

17. Devard Darling (Wash St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-2 / 212
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.51 (Official), 4.48 (Unofficial), 4.27 in the short shuttle
and 11.44 in the long. 7.39 in the three-cone drill.

ANALYSIS: Devard Darling is a tremendous athlete, that really looks the part of the “Big
Receiverâ€Â. Transferred from Florida State after his brother died during a workout due to the
sickle-cell trait. Concern over Darling’s health still persists as his brother was a twin, so Devard
also then has the trait. As a football player, Devard has all the tools. Darling dominates in the air,
and is a force in the middle of the field. His route running has come a long way in the last two
years and is more than an adequate route runner. An emotional player that plays with a sense of
arrogance, Darling can make big plays down the field with his leaping ability. Devard catches the
ball in front of his body, but has had bouts with dropping the football on the easy pass. Using his
size to create space, especially on the deep ball, Devard is one of the most field aware receivers in
this year’s draft. An average blocker, Devard Darling should be better due to his size. He can
take a hit, and deliver one as well. Darling is the total package as he can work the middle of the
field, and take you deep. Not a threat in the open field, but he does break many tackles, and is a
hard guy to tackle one on one for the average defensive back. Very productive in college, but
some felt disappointed by his junior year as most expected Darling to distinguish himself from the
rest of the receivers from his class. A flair for the spectacular, Darling will be effective at the next
level as a #2 or #3 receiver right away. Darling is one that hurt his draft status by coming out
early, and had he stayed a Cougar for one more year, he might have cracked the first round. With
the health concerns that NFL teams will have, Darling is a sure fire 3rd round pick, with a team
possibly reaching for him in the 2nd.

18. Bernard Berrian (Fresno St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-1 / 183
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.53 (Official), 4.44 (Unofficial) 33-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Berrian, a first-team All-American in 2001, missed almost all of 2002 with a knee
injury that he has overcome to become one of the best players in Fresno State history. Berrian set
school records for touchdown receptions (25) and all-purpose yardage in his career (5,778). The
former teammate of Texans QB David Carr, Berrian has always been a big play receiver. Berrian
needs to work on his route running as he tends to hurry them and does not define his routes as he
should. He also tends to fade during games and seems to drop too many routine passes. When
set, he seems to have perfect form in receiving the ball. Problems arise when in motion. His body
has a soft appearance, and needs work in the weight room. There is a real concern over whether
Berrian can hold up over the course of an NFL season. An NFL weight training program will
probably fix that. Named his team’s MVP in 2003, he is a natural team leader. Berrian is a
danger to go a long way when he has the football in his hands. Extremely elusive and hard to
corral. An excellent return man, he sets up blocks perfectly and is rarely tackled in the open field
one on one. Has an explosive first step when returning kicks, catches the ball cleanly on punts.
Can be relied upon to do both for an NFL team in 2004. Finds the seam effortlessly on kick
returns, and rarely makes mistakes when fielding punts. Bernard Berrian is very polished as a
special teams player. Is a very effective blocker, with good technique. He really finishes his
blocks and does not mind physical play. Will go over the middle and can threaten you deep. Has
a tendency to use his hands too much down field in trying to get position on the deep ball. Uses
the sideline very well. Although he does not possess great leaping ability, Bernard Berrian does
not lose to many battles in the air. Very quick off the ball, quick enough to avoid an effective
press/bump coverage. Berrian’s skills as a kick returner make him twice as valuable as some that
are in his class, and for that reason alone, Berrian will make the 3rd round and make an NFL GM
look very smart.


19. PK Sam (Fla St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 204
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.52 (Official) 4.46 (Unofficial). He had a 36-inch vertical
jump, 10-foot-5 long jump and was timed at 4.38 in the short shuttle and 7.03 in the three-cone
drill.

ANALYSIS: Would have been a first round pick if stayed at Florida State with a little more
coaching. Comes out as a Junior and feels that he is ready to play at the next level. A spectacular
athlete, with a well developed muscular build with very long arms. Runs good linear routes, with
a certain crispness that is very attractive to the NFL. Has what can only be described as
inadequate hands, and has a propensity for alligator arms when attempting to catch the ball in
traffic. PK Sam drops way to many passes to be relied upon. When catching the ball in space, he
is a dangerous open field threat as he sets up blocks very well. Will regularly defeat one on one
tackles as he projects a lot of power with his frame. Has the speed to make the big play, and has
an incredible burst off of his cuts. Explosive at times. Has another gear to separate from
defenders on the deep pass, but has some problems locating the ball. Has bad technique avoiding
bump/press coverage and does get manhandled by physical corners. Seems to have good field
awareness, and does see the seams in the zones clearly. In that sense he is a smart football player.
Has had some productivity, but no where near what was expected from him. PK Sam has Lapses
in concentration, and he does seem to take plays off. Sam will be a legitimate deep threat in the
NFL, but does not seem to be a complete receiver. Does a good job of walling defenders off as a
blocker, but doesn’t show proper technique. PK Sam is such a good athlete that he projects into
the first day of the Draft on athleticism alone. He is in serious need of an attitude adjustment, and
a large drop through the draft can happen. PK Sam projects likely in the latter stages off the 3rd
round, but you should not be surprised to see him drop to the 4th.

20. B.J. Johnson (Texas)
Physical Statistics: 5-11 / 207
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4 .5 (Official), 280-pound bench press, 315-pound squat,
264-pound power clean, 37-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Not a playmaker, but did the dirty work to help showcase teammate’s ROY
WILLIAMS star status. Absolutely fearless, and very tough. Very fluid and a hard working
smart football player. A very good route runner that is very smooth in his use of his quickness
and head movements to sell the double move on a route. Not a big play receiver by any means,
but does possess the ability to get deep on most defenders. A team first guy, that does not mind
passing the glory on to others. Plays physical, and is not easily jammed at the line. B.J. Johnson
does not have a quick release off the line but, he does not allow himself to be manhandled by the
more physical corners. B.J. Johnson is a fierce competitor that backs down to no one. Johnson is
a leaper, and plays much bigger than what he actually is. The Knock on him is for the most part
accurate. He did benefit from playing with ROY WILLIAMS. B.J. Johnson is a good blocker
with excellent technique. Johnson will go into a crowd to grab a pass, but seems to short arm
passes across the middle, and tends to body catch the ball in traffic also. Otherwise he does catch
the ball away from the frame of his body. Does have lapses in concentration, and has spells of
ineffectiveness. Is a smart player that relies more on his overall skill rather than athletic ability.
Has a slight frame that does not seem to be able to carry much more weight. B.J. Johnson was at
one time considered better than his teammate ROY WILLIAMS, but that has since not
materialized. All the single coverage that B.J. Johnson receives and the abundance of different
coverages that his teammate gets, is a concern, but there is no doubt that B.J. Johnson is a very
talented football player. Johnson has dropped consistently on many draft boards and is now
entrenched as a 3rd round draft pick.

21. Samie Parker (Oregon)
Physical Statistics: 5-10 / 176
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.34 (Official) 4.45 (Unofficial) 280-pound bench press,
355-pound squat, 275-pound power clean, 33-inch vertical jump, 3.98 20-yard shuttle, 7.18 three-
cone drill.

ANALYSIS: A dangerous deep threat playmaker. Samie Parker shows all the skills of an
accomplished pass receiver. Catches the ball at eye level very well, and has very soft hands. The
over the shoulder and deep pass is second nature to Parker. Parker runs excellent but
choppy/hurried routes. Needs to relax a little, as he plays a little to hyper for the NFL. A real
speed demon that translates it to the field in spades. Will be a deep threat at the next level, and
can help a team right away. Averaged 36.7 yards per scoring catch at Oregon. Does not show
the shiftiness you would like to project Parker as an effective kick returner in the NFL. Uses his
abundance of speed to out run defenders, but will not shy from planting a helmet to a defenders
chest. Tough as Nails. His route running has improved considerably over the last three years, as
his production has showed also. Has a slight, thin frame that does not seem adept to carrying
much more weight or muscle mass. The comparisons to Santana Moss do not hold up as Moss
changed directions much faster and was twice as explosive as Parker. Samie Parker does have
impressive plant and go characteristics, and is a better than average route runner. Takes well to
coaching and is by all accounts a leader. Must be used on the run, but does have a knack for
pushing defenders up field due to his speed on curls and comebacks. Parker has good strength for
his size, but his strength is a real liability against the more physical corners. Has had a tendency to
get swallowed up by the taller corners in the Pac Ten. Extremely fluid, and seems to effortlessly
blow past his competition with his speed. Must be projected as a possible starter at the next level
due to his uncommon combination of speed and pass catching ability. Parker, although
possessing incredible speed, does not defeat open field tacklers one on one all that well. Samie
Parker’s size is a real liability to him, because if he was 6-4 and 220, he would be a top 10 pick.
As for reality, parker is a 2nd to 3rd round selection.

22. Darius Watts (Marshall)
Physical Statistics: 6-1 / 180
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.42 (Unofficial), 4.50 (Official)

ANALYSIS: Has excellent hands, and catches everything. Has his own web site, and was billed
as “Better than Moss†before his 2003 season. A much hyped performer, Darius Watts has been
very productive. Has gotten the unfair rap of being a possession receiver. Darius Watts is
capable of the big play. Has had nagging injuries throughout his career but will play through
them. Tough, but does avoid contact and preserves himself from taking unnecessary punishment.
Watts is a deep threat with an assortment of head fakes, double moves, good straight line and
game speed. An accomplished route runner that looks much more polished than he is. Does not
have an NFL body, and needs to work on his strength. Does have problems getting away from
the bump/press, but does have an effective swim move. A little too up right at times, and does
not play tall. Although Watts does not play tall, he does get good position consistently and times
his jumps well. A real worker, but needs to learn a lot about the pro passing game. Has
benefitted from a team oriented toward the vertical game. Displays excellent body control, and
could be relied on to be a contributor in his rookie year. A player with great football awareness,
Darius Watts does shy away from physical play. Looks the ball in, and displays excellent pass
receiving skills. What you see is what you get with Darius Watts, and except for improving his
strength, I do not see Watts getting much better, or being any more of a player than he already is.
Darius Watts has reached his ceiling. Watts should go in the 3rd round, but the abundance of
talent at the position can make him drop.

23. Kendrick Starling (San Jose St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-0 / 196
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.39 (Official) 33 inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: A high riser on a lot of draft boards, Starling is a real burner. Although he played
with a very good Quarterback in Scott Rislov, Starling’s production went down the past two
years for the Spartans. His lack of Productivity is of concern. Starling is a real playmaker that is
a threat to any secondary with his quickness and straight line speed. Starling does not possess
ideal size or strength. Does not possess the ability to win in the air. Has problems getting off the
line against bump/press coverage, and will need to rely heavily on his quickness to be able to
avoid the bump/press in the NFL. Starling’s route running is rather weak, but is not hopeless.
Kendrick Starling just lacks the crispness that is desired in a route. The lack of that characteristic
puts him in the same group as about 60% of receivers in the NFL. Starling seems to hurry routes,
and does not sell fakes well. Starling works hard at blocking, but does not seem to sustain them
long enough. Starling is very dangerous in the open field with the football. I see a whole host of
screen passes called for him at the next level. It is baffling that he was not used more in this
capacity at San Jose State. A receiver with very good field awareness, Starling seems to avoid
the big hit. Elusive and quick, Starling has one of the fastest bursts off the line in this draft. Does
not break many tackles in the open field, but he does out run you. A threat to take it the distance
at any time from anywhere, Starling is an excellent kick returner. Starling does seem to free lance
on kick returns and gets by on his natural athletic ability, something that will not work at the next
level. Will make catches across the middle as he has shown no evidence of any fear. Starling
catches the ball cleanly, but has a tendency to hurry from catch to tuck. Kendrick Starling with
some coaching and a quarterback to get him the ball on the move, can really be one of the steals
of this years draft. Has a tendency to make some catches look more difficult than they are. Does
drop passes, more often than you would like, but his upside is tremendous and is a guy that you
must think seriously about from the 3rd round on. Starling should go in the 4th round, with an
outside shot at cracking the 3rd.

24. Justin Jenkins (Miss St.)
Physical Statistics: 5-11 / 213
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.55 (Official), 4.46 (Unofficial), 365-pound bench press,
550-pound squat, 40-inch vertical jump, a 10-9 long jump, a long shuttle in 11.97, and the three-
cone shuttle in 7.09.

ANALYSIS: A workout demon, that looks as good as he works out. Has a very muscular build,
and a very compact stocky frame. Very strong of the line, and explosive out of the breaks. Has
problems locating and adjusting to the poorly thrown ball. Justin Jenkins has a tendency to not
complete his routes or for just plain lazy play. Does not win in the air, regardless of his
impressive vertical leap. Is a rather weak blocker for his build. Sells routes well, but is
inconsistent with it. Has the ability to body Defensive backs, giving the QB a wide target. Has an
excellent double move and uses an assortment of head fakes and jukes to get deep and apply
pressure on a secondary. Jenkins will be a deep threat in the NFL. Can catch the slant and go.
Justin Jenkins is a threat to go the distance if he gets in open space. Jenkins also has the ability to
be a kick returner with a lot of explosiveness. He will most likely be tried there when training
camp rolls around. Plays very fast, but under control at all times. Jenkins separates well,
especially on crossing routes, and he does seem to have an awareness of what the defense is
doing. A reliable target on the crucial downs, as he recognizes coverages very well. Jenkins was
a Quarterback in High School, so he has an understanding of the passing game that not all WR’s
have. A good guy and a solid teammate by all accounts, Justin Jenkins has all the potential in the
world. He can easily be anything from a pro bowl performer to a good backup, but Jenkins will
play in the NFL next year. Unmet potential is a concern so far. If you watch a workout of
Jenkins, you can only come to the conclusion that Jenkins is a 3rd round talent, with first round
potential. Jenkins is a steal at any round passed the 3rd. The Upside is tremendous.

25. Derek McCoy (Colorado)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 210
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.69 (Official), 4.60 (Unofficial)

ANALYSIS: Very Strong, but a deserved reputation for being slow. A better athlete than what
his 40 times suggest. He is the prototypical possession receiver. He is absolutely without fear,
and is tough as nails. Very Reliable to convert on curls and to sit in zones. Can take a hit and
deliver one as well. A very good blocker. Will hurt you. His route running is good but does not
seem to gain separation by it. Will never threaten deep against an NFL secondary. Does not have
the desired quickness to be a playmaker at the next level. McCoy does not have the coordination
necessary to be a consistent starting receiver in the NFL. His Hands are suspect at best. Does
not seem comfortable as a WR, and has the look of a HB. Derek McCoy does not locate the ball
very well, but does seem to have good football instincts. What he lacks in speed and skill, he
makes up in character. He is a very hard worker, and seems to still be learning. A future as a
gunner is not in the offing either as his straight line speed is porous. Can run with it in the open
field and break tackles, although he will not take it the distance. McCoy is strong and does have a
hefty frame. Derek McCoy is a football player, and a very good one at that. His work ethic and
possibly some coaching can overcome his shortcomings. McCoy is the type of player that you
can definitely see making an NFL squad. If he doesn’t, it will not be due to effort. If Derek
McCoy could run a sub 4.5 40, he would be a second round talent. As it currently stands he will
most likely be a 5th to middle 6th round pick.

26. D.J. Hackett (Colorado)
Physical Statistics: 6-2 / 199
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.53 (Official), 4.48 (Unofficial), 41-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: D.J. Hackett, has made a rise in the estimation of some because of his surprising 40
times. Hackett plays tall, and can dominate in the air much like a MIKE WILLIAMS, except he
doesn’t have a fraction of MIKE WILLIAMS’ body control. His route running leaves much to be
desired as he seems slow into his plant and step move. He consistently rounds out the out
patterns and tends to drift on crosses. It is this inattentiveness that hurts his draft status.
Although D.J. Hackett is an impressive athlete, he does not play as fast as his straight line speed
suggests. Hackett does not show a desire for contact, or a willingness to accept it for gains
across the middle. He seems to have lapses in concentration with occasionally running the
incorrect route. He is very fluid in stride and does have a consistent glide on the fly. Plays like a
basketball player, and does not seem to understand what zone defenses look like. Although
having a reputation for physical play, Hackett seems to forget to use his hands when trying to
release from press/bump coverage. D.J. Hackett does catch the ball smoothly and does seem to
have very soft hands. His ball awareness skills are lacking and some stern coaching might be
needed. A spectacular athlete that shows signs of being a dominator in between long bouts of
inconsistency. D.J. Hackett does have a rather large frame that a season in the weight room can
help put on the necessary 10 pounds to be that big #2 receiver. As for now, he is being looked at
as a very Raw, potential filled receiver that can possibly crack a lineup for some playing time.
D.J. Hackett’s upside is huge, but his downside is that he is simply not ready for the next level
right now. His potential alone can lead to a reach by some NFL team into the 3rd round, but the
4th round of the draft is more likely. D.J. Hackett is an athlete begging to be coached.

27. Derek Abney (Kentucky)
Physical Statistics: 5-9 / 180
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.50. (Official), 4.37 (Unofficial), 35-inch vertical, 11 reps
of 225, a 10-3 long jump, a 4.14 short shuttle, a 11.06 long shuttle and a 6.68 three-cone drill.

ANALYSIS: Tim Dwight anyone? Well, not quite. More like Michael Lewis, although Derek
Abney is also an accomplished receiver. It is hard to not see Derek Abney excelling as a
kick/punt returner in the NFL. Abney became the first player in NCAA Division I-A history to
record at least 2,000 receiving yards, 2,000 kickoff return yards and 1,000 punt return yards in his
career. His 5,856 all-purpose yards set a school career record and ranks second all-time in SEC
history behind LSU’s Kevin Faulk. Abney is more Dangerous as a Punt returner than Kick
returner although he has returned both for touchdowns (6 punts, 2 kicks) in his career. As
explosive as can be in the open field, and very elusive. He is also tough and does not mind
lowering his head to make the last possible yard on a run. The comparison to Santana Moss is
not fair as Moss was a much more complete receiver when coming out of Miami. Does dig to get
behind corners to be that explosive downfield threat, but I don’t see him as skilled at shaking
defenders at the line to be able to get into his deep route. Abney does lack strength and could use
more muscle mass as his worth to an NFL team will be his durability as a 3rd or 4th receiver and
full time return man. Abney as a receiver shows excellent route running ability but is a serious
liability against the more physical corners. He really has problems getting off the line against
good press coverage. Other than his inability to get into his route, when into his route he has the
excellent plant and go characteristics of the best route runners in the NFL. He is just plain deadly
in the open field. I foresee an NFL team adding plays to their offensive scheme to accommodate
Derek Abney’s obvious open field running skills. He locates the ball well when on the run, but
does not posses the ability to make plays one on one in confined areas. Needs to be “placed†on
the field with the ball. Does not create opportunities with his leaping ability. Abney is just not a
complete receiver at this time. Is a rather weak blocker or just does not try to be an effective one.
Derek Abney would be a reach as a second rounder but every pick that goes by in the middle of
the third round is a pick that he drops. I can see an NFL team reaching into the 3rd round though
for what can only be considered a player that will help a team right away with his explosive return
skills.


28. Chris Collins (Mississippi)
Physical Statistics: 6-0 / 192
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.55 (Official), 310-pound bench press, 455-pound squat,
270-pound power clean, 38-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: Strong, well built team warrior. An absolute coaches dream that does everything
asked of him. An excellent route runner that does lack that first step off the line. Is not what you
would consider explosive. Tends to duck and dip to avoid press/bump coverage, and relies
considerably on the swim move, which is considered the less desirable of NFL techniques to avoid
the bump. A real team leader, not afraid to get in Eli Manning’s face when things were not well.
A fiery competitor. Very Muscular build that makes him look tight. Lacks leg strength, and
power to be an effective seal blocker, but does put out the effort at sustaining blocks. Catches
everything that is perfectly thrown, and catches it cleanly with concentration. Does not adjust to
the poorly thrown ball, which could be a problem at the next level. Has good body control, but
seems to not have the acceleration to stretch defenses down field. Not a good Kick returner
which hurts his attractiveness as a versatile player. Tends to be overtly physical in the open field,
but can be elusive at times. Plays with a mean disposition, and was a valuable possession receiver
for Ole Miss. Tends to catch the ball against his body on the short routes, and seems to be
technically sound on the longer ones. A very smart player that was a former quarterback. Seems
to understand what the offensive coordinator is trying to accomplish. A very heady player. Does
not have the ideal speed to be an open field threat, but he is the guy you look for on third down.
Collins is very good on the run, and is very adept at screen passes. Compares favorably to Wayne
Chrebet. Tough, and will go get a ball in a crowd. Has a glide about him but does not seem to be
a deep threat at the next level. Chris Collins has such good leader and hard worker
characteristics, that they far out weigh his physical shortcomings. A good character guy that
should be a middle round pick. He will make some team look very smart for taking him at the top
of the 5th round.

29. John Standeford (Purdue)
Physical Statistics: 6-2 / 195
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.65 (Official), 280-pound bench press, 275-pound power
clean, 35-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: A very productive receiver probably because of playing in a pass happy Purdue
offense. John Standeford cannot be denied his obvious 3rd down playmaking ability. Does not
elevate well, and plays much smaller than what he is. The comparisons to Drew Bennett are
obvious but not sustained as Bennett has considerable speed. John Standeford is just plain slow.
Cannot beat College competition on Go routes but does use his craftiness to get open in between
zones. Is a very aware football player. John Standeford is as Tough as they come, but has shown
some short arming when danger lurks. Not what you can consider fearless. A smart player that
understands route running, but just lacks the quickness and game speed to make plays down field.
Good feet coordination and is very aware of where he is on the field. A good curl route runner
that does use his body well for positioning. Really lacks muscle tone, and is not all that strong. A
coaches dream by all accounts, John Standeford has a very good understanding of the Passing
game. Standeford has excellent hands, and does have good ball awareness. Really lacks a good
turn of foot that is needed to make plays on the run. Standeford has the look of that 4th receiver
on an NFL roster. John Standeford is slated as a late second day pick, but his productivity alone
is worth serious consideration for the 5th round. Third and eight, throw it to John.

30. Maurice Mann (Nevada)
Physical Statistics: 6-1 / 185
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.47 against the wind. He slipped in his trial with the wind
and recorded a 4.51. He ran the short shuttle in 4.09, the three-cone drill in 6.77 and the long
shuttle in 11.37. He also had a 36½½-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: In the mold of a KEVIN BEARD, his obvious athletic ability should have meant
more production at the college level. UNR suspended Maurice Mann for the first four games of
2003 for receiving an unspecified extra benefit. Character is not an issue though. Played in the
shadow of Nate Burleson, which could have hurt his productivity. Runs very average routes but
is very quick out of double and single moves. Uses his hands to catch everything, and has the
look of a real pro. Needs to get stronger, and does have the frame to carry a little more weight.
Strength statistics could not be obtained from UNR, and he did not lift at his pro day. Changes
direction very well, and the comparison to Joey Galloway is justified. Really looks much faster
than the 4.47 he ran. Separates on the deep route and adjusts very well to the ball thrown
incorrectly inside or outside. Maurice Mann catches everything. He catches it cleanly and tucks
the football perfectly, suggesting that he takes to coaching very well. Has some problems getting
off the line, but that could be due to a lack of upper body strength. Has excellent feet and is a
danger to take it the distance in the open field. Not very physical, but there is no evidence that he
does not like it in the middle. He routinely will go across the middle and attempt to catch
everything. Mann does show a certain amount of fearlessness. Some coaching and a lot of work
can find Mann returning kicks in the NFL. Maurice Mann is currently a candidate to be the first
receiver taken in the 4th round, although his lack of strength hurts him considerably and that lack
of strength and the evidence of him getting pushed around on the line on tape prevent him from
cracking the first two rounds of the Draft. Maurice Mann is a must-draft on the second day.


31. Drew Carter (Ohio St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 200
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.36 in the 40-yard dash (Official), 39½½-inch vertical
jump.

ANALYSIS: ACL Injury in 2003, will need further checks for stability. His knee Injury is of
great concern. His speed is evidently still there, and all the athletic tools he has make him a guy
that can make a meteoric rise on the draft board come April. Not used adequately enough to
evaluate his total route running ability, but he does run very concise, crisp, and quick
Out/Slant/Curl routes. What he shows on tape leads me to believe that he does run what can be
described as superb routes. Carter does not catch the ball cleanly and does have a tendency to shy
from contact across the middle. A very good open field runner that shows more ability at times
than his teammate MICHAEL JENKINS. Displays toughness when defeating one on one
tacklers. Has what can only be described as a lanky, and square frame. It is not clear that he can
put on much more weight. Carter creates space by smart directional route running which suggest
real playmaking ability. A real deep threat by any measure, is also a leaper that will defeat the
average NFL CB on fade routes consistently. Is raw as far as being able to recognize what
defenses are trying to accomplish against him. Is much to upright to defeat bump/press coverage,
and as this is something that is taught repeatedly at the college level, especially at a big time
school like Ohio State, this is of real concern as to how coachable and how much Drew Carter
actually plays with smarts or instincts. Drew Carter basically uses no technique whatsoever when
trying to defeat bump/press coverage, thus making him very raw. Uses his body to catch the ball,
and elevates unnecessarily when the football is thrown to him at eye level. Drew Carter might be
too raw to help an NFL team right away, but his talent is definitely one that can help him crack
the fourth and possibly the late third round. Boom or Bust with Drew Carter.

32. Kevin Beard (Miami)
Physical Statistics: 6-0 / 173
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.46 as an average. (Unofficial) 4.60 (Official)

ANALYSIS: A disappointing college career, but a player with obvious skills nonetheless. Beard
is rail thin, and needs heavy work in the weight room. Cannot outrun anybody, but does make
plays and does catch the ball real well. Beard is obviously well schooled, and is a very smart
player. Beard does run good routes and does show solid technique avoiding bump/press
coverage. Has excellent concentration and does look the ball in. He has the look of a journeyman
receiver in the NFL, and could possibly excel in that backup roll. Although Beard is tough as
nails, he is made a marginal player by his inability to make plays after the catch. His lack of
productivity is a real concern. Beard really grades out to be a guy that you take a flyer on in the
6th or 7th round if not as a un-drafted free agent. A lack of desire could be Kevin Beard’s problem
at the next level. Although he does seem disinterested at times, Head Coach Larry Coker swears
that Beard is a team leader and a hard worker.

33. Carlos Perez (Florida)
Physical Statistics: 5-10 / 193
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.6 in the 40-yard dash …… 325-pound bench press ……
500-pound squat …… 320-pound power clean …… 38½½-inch vertical jump.

ANALYSIS: A very compact receiver with a small frame. Gets man-handled repeatedly against
press/bump coverage. Cannot get deep on pass routes as he does not get separation, and is less
than an adequate blocker with a soft disposition. Although he seems to not take to physical play,
he is a fierce competitor that is all about winning and doing everything asked of him. He has
better than adequate hands and is fearless across the middle. He is strong enough to withstand
punishment through an NFL season, but I cannot see him getting much stronger than he already
is. He is simply of the body type that cannot carry much more weight. Used on screens, short
slants, and drag routes, he is a good open field runner that can make people miss and set up
blocks down field. He is not the consummate prototype receiver in that he does not run crisp
intelligent routes. He also seems completely unaware of what zone defenses look like as he on
more than one occasion is seen running a crossing routes right through to the sam backer and
setting himself up for spectacular punishment. A lack of football smarts and game awareness is
evident here. Carlos Perez also has a reputation of going in a shell after negative plays and not
responding to being singled out by coaches for mistakes. Always the good teammate, Carlos
Perez is a worker and every bit the possession receiver that every team seeks. He can be that 3rd
or 4th receiver on an NFL squad and contribute in his first year. Carlos Perez is worth a look in
day two of the Draft.

34. Jamaar Taylor (Tex. A&M)
Physical Statistics: 6-1 / 202
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.45 (Unofficial), Taylor did not work out as he continues
to rehab his knee. He will work out on April 1.

ANALYSIS: Transferred to A&M from Notre Dame three seasons ago. Had a season ending
knee injury in the Nebraska game on October 18th of this year. Has not done any serious running
since the injury and it is still a question until he gets a full training camp under his belt. Although
he has never had good strength numbers, he has always been a player that plays fast and smart.
Does not have the softest set of hands. A very good route runner who is capable of the
spectacular play. He jumps off the line well, and does good hand work to escape the press/bump
coverage. A real burner when healthy, his injury this year might have moved him off the first day
of the draft, but a good showing at his Pro Date on April 1st, can change all that. A second QB in
the huddle, he is looked up to by teammates and relied upon by coaches. Due to his injury,
Jamaar Taylor finished 35 yards short of the All-Time Aggie record for receiving yards held by
New England Patriot Bethel Johnson. Jamaar Taylor has a great deal of toughness and attitude.
It is not uncommon to see Jamaar Taylor put his head down and bowl over defensive backs.
Other than his injury, his perceived lack of strength and less than clean ball skills as well as playing
on an offense that used his skills in space rather than using him on NFL style routes down field
may keep him out of the first three rounds. A good showing on his pro day can establish him
once again in the first 4 rounds, although it is likely that Taylor will be had in the 5th round and
beyond.

35. James Terry (Kansas St.)
Physical Statistics: 6-4 / 180
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.69 (Official)

ANALYSIS: A big time Playmaker. Very productive senior season with 64 catches for 1232
yards with 13 Touchdowns and a 19.3 YPC average. Needs to put on some weight, as he is very
skinny. If you like production, he is your man. There must be something said for a guy that
makes that many plays. He is a very good route runner but is painfully slow out of the break, not
a particularly spectacular leaper and cannot separate on crossing routes which is a huge indicator
of a lack of game speed. His slow times, and his need for much more bulk will hurt his draft
status, but his support will always come back to his productivity. A good teammate by all
accounts, Greg Peterson (WR coach/Co Offensive Coordinator) called Terry his most
experienced and most seasoned player that he has ever had on the outside. James Terry has the
look and feel of an old pro although he is a young man. It will be hard for scouts and GM’s to
look past how slow James Terry is and that alone will hinder him in his draft position. He is a late
second day pick, because of his production alone. There really is not much to get exited about
when it comes to his athletic ability, but he does just make plays. A 6th round flyer seems about
right.

36. Clarence Moore (Northern AZ.)
Physical Statistics: 6-5 / 212
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.56 (Unofficial) 4.62 (Official)

ANALYSIS: A physical specimen. Dominated his level of competition, and seems to only get
better. Moore has a reputation for not being a smart or highly skilled receiver. He is extremely
raw, but has a good attitude for learning. Takes plays off according to his coach Jerome Souers,
the same coach that compared Moore to Randy Moss. Runs decent routes and swallows the
football with his hands. Seems to play at a different level than the competition he is facing.
Seems to glide his routes, but lacks precision. Has a very slight build and looks downright thin.
Must put on some weight as his 212 lb reported weight seems to be exaggerated. Has very good
instincts but seems to shy from physical play. Northern Arizona seemed to use him on a lot of in-
cut and fade routes. Clarence Moore could have benefitted from a pro-style offense to showcase
his obvious attributes. He is a real sleeper to sneak into the 4th or possibly 3rd round because of
his size/ and speed numbers. A real bust or boom with Clarence Moore, not much in between.

37. Maurice Brown (Iowa)
Physical Statistics: 6-2 / 216
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.45 (Unofficial)

ANALYSIS: A big play receiver that after a very productive 2002 season, then suffered through
an injury plagued 2003. Looks much slower than what his 40 times suggest. Always gets good
position on the deep ball, which would be denied by the techniques of NFL corners. Has a
fair/unfair reputation for overuse of his hands, and is hardly ever bothered by press/bump
coverage. He has a serious penchant to hurry routes especially curl, and out routes. This could
really hurt him at the next level as those attributes always lead to interceptions. Brown is fearless
over the middle and a real tough guy with a mean streak for a receiver. Has some character issues
due to missed practices and an aloof attitude. Some team will take a chance on him from the 4th
round on.

38. Terrance Copper (East Carolina)
Physical Statistics: 5-11 / 204
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: Copper ran a 4.40 and 4.46 in the 40. He also had a
38½½-inch vertical, a 9-11 long jump, did 14 reps and ran 4.59 in the short shuttle, a 12.28 in the
long shuttle and a 7.06 in the three-cone drill.

ANALYSIS: A bright spot on a bad East Carolina team. Terrance Copper had a 10.4 YPC
average in an offensively challenged Pirates team. Copper has not been able to stick as a kickoff /
punt returner and that could be the major drawback to making it at the next level. His positives
are that he is an extraordinary athlete that can stretch defenses with his straight-line speed and
quick turn of foot. He is capable of very quick change of direction and a real threat for the long
ball. His route running is not very good and is quite ugly if dissected route for route. He has
excellent upper body strength and could be more of a fit as a HB. Terrance Copper should be a
second day pick, as his inability to catch on as a kick returner hurts him from a versatility
standpoint. Copper also seems to not be able to read defenses to properly adjust routes to attack
a zone defense. Copper seems to receive a lot of unnecessary punishment, but does show a
toughness that is admirable, especially for such a gifted athlete.

39. Tramon Douglas (Grambling)
Physical Statistics: 6-1 / 205
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.65 (Unofficial)

ANALYSIS: An extremely productive receiver, Tramon Douglas as a Junior was a consensus first
team All-America selection by being named to the Associated Press, The Sports Network and the
Sheridan Broadcasting Network teams along with being a first team All-Southwestern Athletic
Conference (SWAC) selection. Douglas led the nation in receiving yards by averaging 142 yards
per game. He broke Jerry Rice’s (Mississippi Valley State) SWAC single season receiving yards
record of 1,682 yards with 1,704 yards on 92 catches including 18 touchdowns. In 2003,
Douglas’s production fell off some due to the emergence of teammate Moses Harris and an
expansion of a pass offense that frequently featured 4 and 5 wide receiver looks. Tramon
Douglas is a good route runner that plays much faster than he actually is. Douglas has a
reputation for making the difficult catch look easy, and the easy one difficult. Tramon Douglas
does seem to have problems getting off the line against press/bump coverage and seems to play
right handed as he seems to be much more productive lining up on the right side. Tramon
Douglas grades out to be a late second day pick and should be given serious consideration by
teams in need as soon as that 5th round starts up.


40. Jason Geathers (Miami)
Physical Statistics: 6-3 / 208
40 Yard Dash Time Official/Reported: 4.55 (Average)

ANALYSIS: A converted RB, that seems to be too small to play TE and not athletically gifted
enough to play WR at the next level. His future at TE would depend solely on his ability to gain
weight and do well in the strength tests hat he has so far not participated in. His most likely fate
would be to catch on as a kickoff returner, of which he has had success before or onto a practice
squad, and work to mold himself into a Pro Receiver. As far as his skills go, he is very limited in
that he runs consistently sloppy routes, “bodies†the ball very often, and does not posses the
awareness that Teammate Kevin Beard has to recognize zone and man coverages off the line.
Geathers must learn the position, as he has not taken naturally to playing WR at all. I foresee
Geathers as a undrafted Free-Agent at WR, as a 5th round pick as a running back. A position
change back to his original one should be in the offing.

 

[Danny]

Damn, how long did it take you to write this up?

Ozzy rules!!

 

[stan marino]

Whos the 41st wr???? J/K

 

[Section126]

so far so good.