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2015 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers
The top 2015 wide receiver prospects available for the 2015 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2016 prospect. ** - denotes 2017 prospect.
This page was last updated Feb. 14, 2015. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2015 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
2016 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
The top 2015 wide receiver prospects available for the 2015 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2016 prospect. ** - denotes 2017 prospect.
This page was last updated Feb. 14, 2015. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2015 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
2016 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P
- http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/Alabama_logo.gif Amari Cooper*, WR, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2015): Top-16 Pick.
2/14/15: Cooper is a future No. 1 NFL receiver who clearly has the size/speed combination to present a constant mismatch. The junior had a string of dominant performances in 2014 that showed his great route-running, speed, hands, run-after-the-catch ability and skills to fight for 50-50 balls. Cooper had a number of huge games against the likes of Auburn (13-244-3), Tennessee (9-224-2), and Florida (10-201-3). He amassed 124 receptions for 1,727 yards with 16 touchdowns for the season.
Cooper has the speed to get separation with size to outfight defensive backs for the ball. He seems to get overeager at times, and that can lead to some drops, but he is generally reliable. As a prospect, Cooper isn't as elite as Sammy Watkins or A.J. Green. However, Cooper could be a similar level prospect to Odell Beckham Jr., and that means Cooper is a good bet to turn into a future No. 1 and Pro Bowl-caliber wideout.
8/27/14: After a rough sophomore season in 2013, there has been buzz that Cooper is healthy and ready to have a big year. Alabama has lost some veteran receivers, so Cooper will be expected to fill the void and help the Crimson Tide break in a new quarterback. When healthy, Cooper can be an explosive play-maker who also has good size.
It would be surprising if junior doesn't see a lot of targets. He should be a great fit in Lane Kiffin's West Coast offense and Kiffin likes to throw often. At USC, Kiffin locked on to a lead receiver and constantly fed him the ball, see Robert Woods and Marqise Lee. Cooper should be that player for Kiffin in 2014.
Cooper collected 45 receptions for 736 yards and four touchdowns in 2013, but was dealing with a toe injury that really slowed him down. Cooper had a great freshman season and helped Alabama repeat as National Champions. Even though there were more experienced receivers, Cooper carried the Crimson Tide passing attack. He caught 59 passes for 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. No other receiver had 30 receptions or 500 yards through the air.
Cooper has speed and plays bigger than his size. Some believe that he is in the running as the best wide receiver in the nation.
- http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/WestVirginia_logo.gif Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2015): Top-20 Pick.
2/14/15: White has a unique combination with size and quickness. He can get separation and can make contested catches with the strength to outfight defensive backs for the ball. Elite speed could be the only thing missing from his skill set, but he is fast enough to be a potential No.1 receiver in the NFL.
White was one of the best receivers in college football in 2014. He had 109 receptions for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns. It took until late October for White to be kept under 100 yards receiving as he was held to three receptions for 27 yards and a score against Oklahoma State. A week earlier, White impressed against Baylor as he totaled eight receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns to help upset the Bears. White also drew multiple pass interference penalties. Late in the season, his numbers declined as teams sent a lot of bracket coverage his direction.
White made 35 receptions for 507 yards with five touchdowns in 2013 after transferring from junior college. He took his game to a completely different level in 2014.
Personal: Son of Tammy and Kevin White. Multidisciplinary studies major. - http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/Louisville_logo.gif DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2015): 1-2.
2/14/15: Parker missed the first seven games of 2014 with a broken left foot. He returned to the field against N.C. State (9-132) and had an impressive game against Florida State (8-214). Parker only played in six games in 2014, but he racked up 43 receptions for 855 yards and five touchdowns. Parker is a well-rounded receiver with size, quickness, route-running, hands, body control and run-after-the-catch ability.
8/27/14: Parker played well for Louisville in 2013 despite being hobbled with injuries. He totaled 46 receptions for 743 yards and 11 touchdowns for the year. Parker missed the game against Rutgers with an injury. He is an excellent red-zone weapon and uses his size well to make contested catches. The question with Parker is if he has enough speed.
In 2012, Parker led the team with 744 yards and 10 touchdowns. His best games came against Pittsburgh (4-153) and Cincinnati (4-120). He struggled to get separation from Florida's quality cornerbacks in the Sugar Bowl. Parker needs to show an improved ability to get open as he will see plenty of double-teams as a senior.
Personal: Majoring in education. Son of Raneca Parker and Anthony Shelman. - http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/college/Auburn_logo.gif Sammie Coates*, WR, Auburn
Height: 6-1. Weight: 213.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2015): 1-2.
2/14/15: Coates is a raw receiver who needs to develop his overall game, including his route-running. However at the Senior Bowl, he showed some potential to run the short to intermediate routes while using his size to his advantage.
Coates graduated and decided to enter the 2015 NFL Draft. He was banged up with injuries during the 2014 season, plus Auburn struggled to pass the ball. Coates had 34 receptions for 741 yards and four touchdowns for the year and faced some double coverage. He did light up Alabama (5-206) though. If Coates had played in a different offense, he easily would have produced a lot more as he has good speed to go along with size.
8/27/14: Coates is an interesting player. He showed some speed and big-play ability as a sophomore in 2013. However, Auburn's rushing attack opened up a lot of space for receivers downfield with safeties playing the run and not providing help over the top. Coates caught 42 passes for 902 yards with seven touchdowns for the year. He averaged 22 yards per catch.
If quarterback Nick Marshall improves as a passer, Coates could have a huge junior season. Considering that he is somewhat raw and he plays in a college offense, it might be in his best interest to return for his senior year.
Personal: Son of Sharon Coates.
