Bob McGinn 2017 Draft Scout Comments: WRs and TEs

[perrykemp]

Ranking the NFL draft prospects: Wide receivers, tight ends
Bob McGinn , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Journal Sentinel’s Bob McGinn assesses the top wide receivers and tight ends in the NFL draft April 27-29. Included is each player’s height, weight, 40-yard time and projected round.

Wide receivers

1. COREY DAVIS, Western Michigan (6-2½, 209, no 40, 1): Modest two-star recruit from Wheaton (Ill.) Warrenville South was instrumental cog in the Broncos’ rise to an appearance in the Cotton Bowl last season. “I don’t know how fast he could run but Michael Irvin ran 4.57 and he makes all those plays like Michael Irvin,” one scout said. “Watch the games against Illinois, Northwestern, Wisconsin. Strong, quick, can break tackles. He’s the best.” Injured an ankle in January, underwent minor surgery, missed the combine and won’t be able to run for scouts. “He will run high 4.4’s, low 4.5’s,” said another scout. “Little niftier athlete than Mike Williams, bends a little easier.” Four-year starter with 331 receptions for 5,278 yards (15.9 average) and 52 touchdowns. “He’s good, but not like some of the top guys from the past two years,” said a third scout. “He’s like the kid from the Eagles (Jordan Matthews). Little better hands.” Posted scores of 13 and 24 on the 50-question Wonderlic intelligence test.

2. MIKE WILLIAMS, Clemson (6-3½, 216, 4.52, 1): Fourth-year junior from Vance, S.C. “He’s good, but not in the same realm as Calvin Johnson, the guy at Cincinnati (A.J. Green) or the guy at Atlanta (Julio...

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[reddyuta]

10. CARLOS HENDERSON, Louisiana Tech (5-11, 202, 4.52, 3-4): Joins Curtis Samuel as the two best run-after-the-catch WRs in draft, according to one scout. “He’s in that Emmanuel Sanders-Antonio Brown mold coming out,” said another scout. “He doesn’t have elite size but he’s got twitch and is explosive. He’ll have nuances to develop from a route-running standpoint but he’s got all the tools.” Fourth-year junior with 147 catches for 2,878 (19.6) and 28 TDs. “They limited the route tree that he ran but he can run by people,” said a third scout. “He’s got really good vertical speed.” From New Orleans. Added a fourth scout: “Every time he touches the ball it’s a potential touchdown.”

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my pet cat,he is going to take the league by storm if he goes to a good offense,i really hope we are interested in him.

ps-I would not even draft Jake Butt till the 6th RD.

 

[Gaede]

Big fan of JuJu.

Lots of good receivers in this draft. Not much for number one guys, but plenty of number 2s and 3s

 

[RS12]

Big fan of JuJu.

Lots of good receivers in this draft. Not much for number one guys, but plenty of number 2s and 3s

So are the Cowboys apparently.

 

[RS12]

I think Davis is there at 28. How do you pass on him?

 

[Gaede]

I think Davis is there at 28. How do you pass on him?

I can't.

We talked about making the offense Romo friendly. Now we need to make it Dak friendly. Drafting Davis would be like picking up TO. Takes our offense to another level

It's not popular to say, but Dez isn't the reliable target we need him to be. That's why I like JuJu. A big strong surehanded receiver to convert first downs

 

[reddyuta]

I think Davis is there at 28. How do you pass on him?

If we believe their BPA mantra then they cant,his injury is very minor and i bet he is good to go in 2 months.

 

[DFWJC]

I think Davis is there at 28. How do you pass on him?

Depends who else is there.
Hard not to like Davis...would be surprised if he there

 

[RS12]

I can't.

We talked about making the offense Romo friendly. Now we need to make it Dak friendly. Drafting Davis would be like picking up TO. Takes our offense to another level

It's not popular to say, but Dez isn't the reliable target we need him to be. That's why I like JuJu. A big strong surehanded receiver to convert first downs

You are preaching to choir. I have never thought Dez was worth the money he was making and he'll be 29 this year.

 

[RS12]

10. CARLOS HENDERSON, Louisiana Tech (5-11, 202, 4.52, 3-4): Joins Curtis Samuel as the two best run-after-the-catch WRs in draft, according to one scout. “He’s in that Emmanuel Sanders-Antonio Brown mold coming out,” said another scout. “He doesn’t have elite size but he’s got twitch and is explosive. He’ll have nuances to develop from a route-running standpoint but he’s got all the tools.” Fourth-year junior with 147 catches for 2,878 (19.6) and 28 TDs. “They limited the route tree that he ran but he can run by people,” said a third scout. “He’s got really good vertical speed.” From New Orleans. Added a fourth scout: “Every time he touches the ball it’s a potential touchdown.

Totally intrigued.

 

[bodi]

AMARA DARBOH, Michigan (6-1½, 215, 4.47, 3): Was outperformed by teammate Jehu Chesson in 2015 but blossomed into the Wolverines’ No. 1 target last year. “He’s just steady everywhere,” said one scout. “Fast, good route runner, he’s got run after, dependable, strong, physical. I don’t think he’ll ever be a Pro Bowl guy but he’ll be a really good starter.” Born in Sierra Leone, he came to Iowa at age 17 after a tragic childhood in which his parents were killed during a civil war. All-conference basketball player in West Des Moines. “Little bit (better than) Chesson,” said another scout. “He’s just not quite as consistent catching and route running as Chesson.” Started 28 of 49 games, caught 151 passes for 2,062 (13.7) and 14 TDs.

Robert Davis, WR, Georgia State: Absolutely blew up the combine with a 4.43 40 (at 6-2½, 216), 41-inch vertical jump and 11-4 broad jump. Played in a Wing-T offense as a high-school senior, caught 11 passes and was fortunate to land a scholarship. Productive and intelligent, he would be an outstanding developmental selection.

Eric Saubert, TE, Drake: The Bulldogs were a big name in college football but that was 75 years ago. Not only does Saubert (6-5, 253) have the size but also the speed (4.69) and smarts (35 on the Wonderlic) to factor in the NFL. He doesn’t block much, however, and it’s a tough year for a small-school player to make waves at such a stacked position

I 'd take any of the three

 

[xwalker]

10. CARLOS HENDERSON, Louisiana Tech (5-11, 202, 4.52, 3-4): Joins Curtis Samuel as the two best run-after-the-catch WRs in draft, according to one scout. “He’s in that Emmanuel Sanders-Antonio Brown mold coming out,” said another scout. “He doesn’t have elite size but he’s got twitch and is explosive. He’ll have nuances to develop from a route-running standpoint but he’s got all the tools.” Fourth-year junior with 147 catches for 2,878 (19.6) and 28 TDs. “They limited the route tree that he ran but he can run by people,” said a third scout. “He’s got really good vertical speed.” From New Orleans. Added a fourth scout: “Every time he touches the ball it’s a potential touchdown.”

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my pet cat,he is going to take the league by storm if he goes to a good offense,i really hope we are interested in him.

ps-I would not even draft Jake Butt till the 6th RD.

Yes, he is one of my favorite players in this draft.

 

[Pants]

I can't.

We talked about making the offense Romo friendly. Now we need to make it Dak friendly. Drafting Davis would be like picking up TO. Takes our offense to another level

It's not popular to say, but Dez isn't the reliable target we need him to be. That's why I like JuJu. A big strong surehanded receiver to convert first downs

that is why I say that if Njoku is there (Howard will be long gone), then THAT is the guy that can grow old with Dak....

 

[MonsterD]

10. CARLOS HENDERSON, Louisiana Tech (5-11, 202, 4.52, 3-4): Joins Curtis Samuel as the two best run-after-the-catch WRs in draft, according to one scout. “He’s in that Emmanuel Sanders-Antonio Brown mold coming out,” said another scout. “He doesn’t have elite size but he’s got twitch and is explosive. He’ll have nuances to develop from a route-running standpoint but he’s got all the tools.” Fourth-year junior with 147 catches for 2,878 (19.6) and 28 TDs. “They limited the route tree that he ran but he can run by people,” said a third scout. “He’s got really good vertical speed.” From New Orleans. Added a fourth scout: “Every time he touches the ball it’s a potential touchdown.”

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my pet cat,he is going to take the league by storm if he goes to a good offense,i really hope we are interested in him.

ps-I would not even draft Jake Butt till the 6th RD.

I watched some games with him, and my thought was this guy is a lot like Dwayne Harris.

 

[reddyuta]

I watched some games with him, and my thought was this guy is a lot like Dwayne Harris.

I dont see it at all,Henderson is much more athletic and has incredible stop start quickness like OBJ.

 

[MonsterD]

I dont see it at all,Henderson is much more athletic and has incredible stop start quickness like OBJ.

He's definitely faster, but I don't see him in the Desean Jackson/OBJ/Ross/Ted Ginn type speed.

 

[reddyuta]

He's definitely faster, but I don't see him in the Desean Jackson/OBJ/Ross/Ted Ginn type speed.

he is not that fast but is so quick in and out of his breaks.

 

[chicago JK]

There is going to be good players at both WR and TE at our picks. Right now, I don't think I would pick on with one of top 3 picks though. I think I will prefer other guys at those picks...we will see though. I think the 4th could be a nice round for a WR.

Cole Hikutini is one of my sleepers at Tight end. No idea if he is a blocker but when watching Louisville last year he looked the part. Probably a mid round pick (rounds 4-6).

 

[ghst187]

I can't.

We talked about making the offense Romo friendly. Now we need to make it Dak friendly. Drafting Davis would be like picking up TO. Takes our offense to another level

It's not popular to say, but Dez isn't the reliable target we need him to be. That's why I like JuJu. A big strong surehanded receiver to convert first downs

I totally agree and I think Davis would be our #1 in a year or two.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I can't.

We talked about making the offense Romo friendly. Now we need to make it Dak friendly. Drafting Davis would be like picking up TO. Takes our offense to another level

It's not popular to say, but Dez isn't the reliable target we need him to be. That's why I like JuJu. A big strong surehanded receiver to convert first downs

I think people need to start falling in love with JuJu