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Wide receivers come in all sizes. Pro Bowler Steve Smith is 5-9, and Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson, the top receiver in the 2007 draft, goes 6-5, 239 pounds. But hand size is critical at this position.

Bigger hands translate to more reliable hands on draft day. Nine-inch hands are good, 10-inch hands are better. Johnson has hands that measure 9¾. Ted Ginn Jr. of Ohio State is six inches shorter (5-11) than Johnson but has bigger hands. They measure 10 inches across.

http://www.neilcornrich.com/2007/04/big-hands-catch-on-ted-ginn-jr.html

Hopefully he fully recovers from injury. Ginn has all the tools you can ask for out of a WR.
 
you make a good argument...hands play a big role in recievers and QBs. Supposedly culpepper has small hands which is why the ball often slips when he throws.
 
Breed said:
Wide receivers come in all sizes. Pro Bowler Steve Smith is 5-9, and Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson, the top receiver in the 2007 draft, goes 6-5, 239 pounds. But hand size is critical at this position.

Bigger hands translate to more reliable hands on draft day. Nine-inch hands are good, 10-inch hands are better. Johnson has hands that measure 9¾. Ted Ginn Jr. of Ohio State is six inches shorter (5-11) than Johnson but has bigger hands. They measure 10 inches across.

http://www.neilcornrich.com/2007/04/big-hands-catch-on-ted-ginn-jr.html

Hopefully he fully recovers from injury. Ginn has all the tools you can ask for out of a WR.
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You know what they say about WR's that have big hands...They wear big gloves.:evil:

I guess it could be translated to more reliable hands. But I think that works with just about every position. C-Pep and Vick have small hands and fumble a lot when they carry it like a loaf of bread.
 
Ricky Williams also has been was critisized for having smallish hands, Many ppl think it is the reason the Colts too Edge ahead of him...
 
big hands haven't helped Ginn with the drops. you still have to be able to close them I guess...

If a guy like Ricky Williams, who has hands like a 12year old, can make it in the NFL, it's probably not a big deal anyway.
 
BJinGainesville said:
big hands haven't helped Ginn with the drops. you still have to be able to close them I guess...

If a guy like Ricky Williams, who has hands like a 12year old, can make it in the NFL, it's probably not a big deal anyway.
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Ginn doesn't have drop problems, you have obviously never seen him play.

Also Ricky was long known as a very fumble prone player.
 
BJinGainesville said:
big hands haven't helped Ginn with the drops. you still have to be able to close them I guess...

If a guy like Ricky Williams, who has hands like a 12year old, can make it in the NFL, it's probably not a big deal anyway.
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I've watched him play before and never noticed any problem with dropped balls.

He is raw at WR though, he came of highschool as the top CB recruit in the country. He's only been playing WR for 2-3 years. The good news is, he has a lot of room to grow as far as pass catching goes. His hands may eventually become a strength.
 
BJinGainesville said:
big hands haven't helped Ginn with the drops.
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Are you implying that Ted Ginn's hands are inconsistent?

Hmm.. didn't hear that from the OSU fans, Kiper Jr., or any other scouts/analysts.

Interesting. :rolleyes2
 
yes, Ricky is/was known for fumble-itis, but that didn't seem to prevent him from racking up 1000yd seasons...

John Murphy's take: The elevation of this versatile performer to a potential spot among the top 10 picks comes from the fact he possesses speed -- and more speed. He is likely the fastest player in the draft in terms of straight-line 40-yard dash speed, and he also has the rare athleticism to change direction on a dime without losing any speed. Even rarer is his ability to gear right back up to full speed with a few steps. Ginn has started to grow as a receiver, although he is still a bit thin-framed and has too many drops. His fast reflexes and hand/eye coordination have made him the most feared return man in college football since he joined the Buckeyes three years ago. His open-field moves are eye-opening as he is able to see a seam in a defense and accelerate through it.Ginn needs to learn to get free or create space for himself in the middle of the field. He will also drop a few balls when he is too active in trying to make a play. He must work to become more flexible as he can round off his routes at times, and he also needs to increase his bulk/strength in order to defeat press coverage in the pros. Right now, he brings the dimension of speed, versatility and game-breaking return skills, but he is not a finished product at receiver. He has also speculated on several occasions that at some point in his pro career he would like to play cornerback, the position he prefers to play. Should he run 4.3 or better, he could go as high as No. 7 to the Vikings. If not, he will not slip too far past the top 10 based on his upside.
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He actually has pretty decent (but certainly not great) hands and has made some tough catches, but he drops passes he should catch because he's too eager to get running toward the end zone
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nfldraftcountdown: goes not have the type of ideal bulk you would prefer...Will struggle to beat the jam, avoids contact and isn't very physical...Needs to get stronger...Still very raw and will need to work on mastering the nuances of the position...He's not a great route runner...Is not overly elusive and makes people miss with his speed rather than moves...Isn't much of a blocker...Has too many drops...Not a true #1 target.
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had 3 drops against Michigan

I'm not saying he's got brick hands, but the general scouting report on him is that he drops too many passes and muffs punts he shouldn't:



Sporting News: "Shows terrific hands, but must learn to secure the ball. Drops way too many passes. Must better judge flight of punts. Tends to muff punts that are not tough catches."
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