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Earl Bennett WR Vanderbilt
Height: 5-11 1/2 | Weight: 209 | 40-Time: 4.48
Official Bio
Strengths:
Has good size and a solid frame...Excellent hands..Terrific route runner and knows how to get open...Tough and fearless...Very smooth...Nice vision and can do some damage after the catch...Gives pretty good effort as a blocker...Very smart...Might be able to contribute as a return man...Hard worker...Top intangibles...Productive.
Weaknesses:
Just average athleticism...Not a blazer and could have trouble separating from pro corners...Is not very quick or explosive and lacks a burst..Not much of a vertical or big play threat...He is not overly elusive..Upside at the next level might be limited.
Notes:
Really burst onto the scene as a true freshman in '05 and quickly emerged as Jay Cutler's favorite target..A three-year starter in the SEC...Has experience returning kicks and punts..Not the most physically gifted wideout in the world but makes up for it by doing all of the little things..Profiles as a prototypical possession receiver
Jordy Nelson WR Kansas State
Height: 6-2 5/8 | Weight: 217 | 40-Time: 4.51
Official Bio
Strengths:
Has excellent size and bulk with a solid frame...Very productive...Has soft, reliable hands...Shows terrific body control and ball skills...He's more quick than fast...Can run after the catch a bit...Smart, hard working and tough...Still has a little upside.
Weaknesses:
Does not have great timed speed and lacks a burst...Is not much of a deep threat and won't stretch the field vertically...Is just a slightly above average blocker...Still relatively new to the position & must work on mastering its techniques / nuances.
Notes:
Began his college career as a defensive back and only moved to wide receiver in '05...In high school he won state titles in the 100, 200, 400 and long jump...Had a huge senior campaign and really gave his draft stock a boost...Profiles as more of a possession guy in the NFL but could surprise if he can run better than expected.
Keenan Burton WR Kentucky
Height: 6-0 1/2 | Weight: 201 | 40-Time: 4.46
Official Bio
Strengths:
Adequate height and great bulk...Smooth athlete...An outstanding leaper...Terrific body control and ball skills...Knows how to get open...Quick and elusive..Runs well after the catch...Gives great effort as a blocker...Tough and physical...Hard worker and team leader with excellent intangibles...He might also be able to return kicks.
Weaknesses:
Timed speed is merely average and he isn't overly explosive...Is not really a deep threat...Doesn't get much separation...Drops more balls than he should...Needs to improve his route running...Has some durability issues..Had a sub par senior year.
Notes:
Reportedly has a 43.5-inch vertical..He has missed at least some action in three of the last four seasons with injuries, including most of the 2004 campaign...Outside of blazing speed he would appear to have everything that you look for in terms of physical tools and intangibles..Is not a true #1 wideout but has starting potential.
