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**OFFICIAL 2006 NFL Draft Thread - Day 1**

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So Saban went WR in the 3rd round. Wow. He must be thinking he can get his LB or OL player in the later rounds.
 
Gil Brandt of NFL.com still has Hagan as the fourth-best receiver behind Holmes, Jackson and Moss, which likely equates to a second-round pick. Todd McShay of Scouts, Inc. projects him as a third-rounder. Some believe that the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers have their eye on Hagan.
 
Hagan is a great pick. I was hoping for Scott, Wright, Watson ahead of him, but it fills a need.
 
From NFL.com

SUMMARYGM Jr. graded Hagan in 2004 because there were reports he might go pro early, and he was one of the few players who would not have hurt himself by doing so because he was as complete a receiver then as he is now. He is a tall and well-built receiver with the natural strength that is hard to find -- and it is even less common to find a college receiver who knows how to use his body and strength to his advantage; he is polished in those respects. He has the hands to make all the catches and consistently has shown the ability to adjust and make tough catches seem routine. He does tend catch passes with his body, but he does not fight the ball and always catches it. Overall, Hagan is a player who could be overdrafted if he runs a great 40 time -- he does not play up to his current 4.50 time, and is a possession receiver but not a game breaker. He should develop into a good starting receiver in the NFL who can make all the tough catches. He is dangerous in the red zone and occasionally uses his hands to get a little space to make the nice, deep catch.
 
Hagan consistently gets open..but he needs to catch the ball better.
 
I think Hagen is a good picK...I saw a lot of ASU games (my alma mater)....he is not blazing fast but he finds ways to get open...has to work on not dropping passes....(kinda like CC and McMike).
 
Dolfan1034 said:
Hagan...

Strengths:
Has solid size...Is a smart and cagey receiver who just knows how to get open...Runs good routes...Is more quick than fast...Tough and will lay his body on the line...Does a solid job of running after the catch...Never gives up on a play...Adjusts well to bad throws...Overachiever who gets the most out of his ability...Very productive...The type who does everything well but nothing great.

Weaknesses:
Does not have great pure speed...Is not a deep threat...Will still drop some catchable passes and hands are somewhat questionable...May have trouble separating from pro defensive backs...Is not a great blocker...Does not work the middle of the field much...May not have a lot of upside at the next level.

Notes:
An excellent college receiver who you have to temper your excitement about as a prospect due to his lack of ideal physical tools...Can be a great #2 receiver in the pros but to expect much more from him is probably being a little too optimistic...
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sounds a lot like hines ward when they looked at him as a possible receiver. not bad.
 
8.0 Hands He has outstanding hands to make the tough catch seem routine. He caught 94 percent of passes thrown to him.
 
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