RS12
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Some serious suprises here. Has Tate 6th ahead of team mate Hakeem Nicks. Has Austin Collie of BYU at 8, have seen too many BYU prospects wash out. Patrick Turner 10 from USC. I think he will be there 5th to 7th, has skill and a big body.
1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (6-1 3/8, 215)
Crabtree is a strong receiver with deceptive athleticism who knows how to get open. He catches passes in traffic without hesitation and holds on to the ball after he takes a hard hit. After playing in Texas Tech's pass-happy offense, Crabtree must adjust to a pro-style offense but has everything it takes to be successful in the NFL. Teams are not that concerned with his stress fracture in the foot.
2. Kenny Britt, Rutgers (6-2 7/8, 215)
Britt is a big competitor who can change the game in an instant with the ball in his hands. He is productive, has outstanding strength and accelerates to top speed quickly, making him a deep threat. Britt, not Crabtree, might be the best receiver in the draft. There are minor character concerns regarding Britt, but nothing that will keep him from being drafted in the first round.
3. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri (6-0 1/8, 198)
Maclin, a redshirt sophomore, is a threat to score on any touch. In '07, he scored four rushing touchdowns, nine receiving touchdowns, two punt-return touchdowns and one kick-return touchdown. He could make an immediate impact as a No. 3 receiver and kick returner while developing his route-running skills, and in time will become a dangerous weapon as a starter.
4. Percy Harvin, Florida (5-11 1/8, 192)
Harvin was an impact player in college as a receiver and return man. He has more rushing yards than any wideout in Gators history, as well. His versatility as a receiver, slot man, tailback and return man will make him a weapon NFL offensive coordinators will love, and he will create lots of matchup problems. Harvin will be among the best receivers in the draft.
5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (6-1 5/8, 212)
There is little doubt he has the physical tools to be a legitimate big-play threat in the NFL. However, to join the ranks of the elite, he must improve his route-running skills and show greater consistency catching the ball. He will need time to develop in those areas, but Heyward-Bey should become a productive starter.
6. Brandon Tate, North Carolina (5-11 7/8, 183)
Going into the '08 season, Tate was viewed primarily as a return man. He stepped up early in the season to emerge as an NFL-caliber receiver. Unfortunately, he played in only six games before injuring his right knee and had surgery to repair his MCL and ACL. Tate must prove his knee is healthy and convince teams he can return to his pre-injury form to remain a high pick. He has the tools to rebound from his injury and become a productive big-play receiver and return man in the NFL.
7. Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (6-0 3/4, 212)
Nicks made the right decision to leave after his breakout junior season, entering the draft when his stock is the highest. He has everything it takes to make big plays, and he is a rare receiving prospect who should be drafted late in the first round or early in the second.
8. Austin Collie, Brigham Young (6-1 1/8, 196)
Collie is an outstanding athlete with superb speed, agility and body control, and he plays the game fast. He is smart and understands the offense, able to work from multiple positions. However, he must get stronger and work on his blocking technique. Collie will be a solid NFL player and should be a starter his rookie year.
9. Louis Murphy, Florida (6-3 3/8, 203)
Murphy has not gotten much attention because he has played alongside great Gators receivers such as Andre Caldwell (Bengals) and Harvin but has the physical tools to become a solid NFL starter. Although thinner than ideal, Murphy should be able to bulk up to the 210- to 215-pound range.
10. Patrick Turner, Southern Cal (6-5 1/8, 223)
Turner is another USC receiver with the athleticism to compensate for a lack of elite speed. He won't knock anyone's socks off with his workout numbers, but he was a better college receiver than former Trojans Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith.
1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (6-1 3/8, 215)
Crabtree is a strong receiver with deceptive athleticism who knows how to get open. He catches passes in traffic without hesitation and holds on to the ball after he takes a hard hit. After playing in Texas Tech's pass-happy offense, Crabtree must adjust to a pro-style offense but has everything it takes to be successful in the NFL. Teams are not that concerned with his stress fracture in the foot.
2. Kenny Britt, Rutgers (6-2 7/8, 215)
Britt is a big competitor who can change the game in an instant with the ball in his hands. He is productive, has outstanding strength and accelerates to top speed quickly, making him a deep threat. Britt, not Crabtree, might be the best receiver in the draft. There are minor character concerns regarding Britt, but nothing that will keep him from being drafted in the first round.
3. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri (6-0 1/8, 198)
Maclin, a redshirt sophomore, is a threat to score on any touch. In '07, he scored four rushing touchdowns, nine receiving touchdowns, two punt-return touchdowns and one kick-return touchdown. He could make an immediate impact as a No. 3 receiver and kick returner while developing his route-running skills, and in time will become a dangerous weapon as a starter.
4. Percy Harvin, Florida (5-11 1/8, 192)
Harvin was an impact player in college as a receiver and return man. He has more rushing yards than any wideout in Gators history, as well. His versatility as a receiver, slot man, tailback and return man will make him a weapon NFL offensive coordinators will love, and he will create lots of matchup problems. Harvin will be among the best receivers in the draft.
5. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (6-1 5/8, 212)
There is little doubt he has the physical tools to be a legitimate big-play threat in the NFL. However, to join the ranks of the elite, he must improve his route-running skills and show greater consistency catching the ball. He will need time to develop in those areas, but Heyward-Bey should become a productive starter.
6. Brandon Tate, North Carolina (5-11 7/8, 183)
Going into the '08 season, Tate was viewed primarily as a return man. He stepped up early in the season to emerge as an NFL-caliber receiver. Unfortunately, he played in only six games before injuring his right knee and had surgery to repair his MCL and ACL. Tate must prove his knee is healthy and convince teams he can return to his pre-injury form to remain a high pick. He has the tools to rebound from his injury and become a productive big-play receiver and return man in the NFL.
7. Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (6-0 3/4, 212)
Nicks made the right decision to leave after his breakout junior season, entering the draft when his stock is the highest. He has everything it takes to make big plays, and he is a rare receiving prospect who should be drafted late in the first round or early in the second.
8. Austin Collie, Brigham Young (6-1 1/8, 196)
Collie is an outstanding athlete with superb speed, agility and body control, and he plays the game fast. He is smart and understands the offense, able to work from multiple positions. However, he must get stronger and work on his blocking technique. Collie will be a solid NFL player and should be a starter his rookie year.
9. Louis Murphy, Florida (6-3 3/8, 203)
Murphy has not gotten much attention because he has played alongside great Gators receivers such as Andre Caldwell (Bengals) and Harvin but has the physical tools to become a solid NFL starter. Although thinner than ideal, Murphy should be able to bulk up to the 210- to 215-pound range.
10. Patrick Turner, Southern Cal (6-5 1/8, 223)
Turner is another USC receiver with the athleticism to compensate for a lack of elite speed. He won't knock anyone's socks off with his workout numbers, but he was a better college receiver than former Trojans Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith.
