beware_d-ware
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Since I've seen a lot of arguing about receivers on here, I thought I'd put together my own power rankings. First off the bat, let me say that I haven't watched DJ Chark, and can't make my mind up at all about Equanemous St. Brown, so they are not on this list.
1. DJ Moore. My rule of thumb is I don't bet against players with good tape and good measurables. Moore tested at a 97th percentile athlete and won the Big 10 receiving crown even with 8 different QBs throwing to him, so how's that for film and measurables? He projects as somewhere between Steve Smith and Stefon Diggs. Top 25 grade.
2. Courtland Sutton. This is an all-upside ranking, as 6'4" 215 wideouts with faster 3-cones than Julian Edelman basically don't exist. His physical tools are create-a-player level, and he could be a dominant #1 if he puts it all together. On tape though, he's a one-speed loper who runs 2-3 routes and just outjumps sub-NFL athletes. His film looks a lot more like Terrance Williams than Julio Jones, but the Julio-type tools are there. 1st-2nd route grade.
3. DaeSean Hamilton. Played as a Marques Colston style big slot in college, but may have the size to play outside in the pros. He's a mediocre athlete, but just separates effortlessly from defenders. IMO, he's the kind of route runner that everyone thinks Calvin Ridley is. He's just always open. 2nd round grade.
4. Anthony Miller. A sharp cutter who can do some damage after the catch. I think his size and the spread offense he played in in college projects him more towards the slot, where he's one of a zillion YAC-ey slot guys in this class. But he's the best of them all. 2nd round grade.
5. Calvin Ridley. Basically the less-athletic Anthony Miller. He's fast and has experience running pro-style routes, which is hard to find in this draft. But he's old at 24 and is an awful athlete. How many jump balls did you see him win at Bama? I think his rail-thin frame and lack of explosion pushes him into the slot, and that lowers his value greatly. 2nd-3rd round grade.
6. Michael Gallup. Kind of a jack of all trades, master of none. Athletic, but not a burner. A solid route runner, but not a virtuoso. Good at running after the catch, but not a Dez or Golden Tate type menace. His measurables say outside receiver, and those are in short supply in this draft class. 3rd round.
7. Dante Pettis: He's got a lot going for him - tall, good route runner, very quick, might be able to stick outside in the pros. Ultimately I think he'll end up in the slot, which again dampens his value. But he's a good football player. 3rd round grade.
8. Christian Kirk. Randall Cobb-ish slot guy. Small, sloppy at running routes, and not nearly as athletic as he was billed, but he can make things happen after the catch. 3rd round grade.
9. James Washington. One-trick pony. He's got dangerous build-up speed once he gets running, but he's a poor route runner and struggles with press coverage because he doesn't release well. Big 12 teams didn't press him, NFL teams are going to make sure to press the snot out of him on the line. 4th round grade.
1. DJ Moore. My rule of thumb is I don't bet against players with good tape and good measurables. Moore tested at a 97th percentile athlete and won the Big 10 receiving crown even with 8 different QBs throwing to him, so how's that for film and measurables? He projects as somewhere between Steve Smith and Stefon Diggs. Top 25 grade.
2. Courtland Sutton. This is an all-upside ranking, as 6'4" 215 wideouts with faster 3-cones than Julian Edelman basically don't exist. His physical tools are create-a-player level, and he could be a dominant #1 if he puts it all together. On tape though, he's a one-speed loper who runs 2-3 routes and just outjumps sub-NFL athletes. His film looks a lot more like Terrance Williams than Julio Jones, but the Julio-type tools are there. 1st-2nd route grade.
3. DaeSean Hamilton. Played as a Marques Colston style big slot in college, but may have the size to play outside in the pros. He's a mediocre athlete, but just separates effortlessly from defenders. IMO, he's the kind of route runner that everyone thinks Calvin Ridley is. He's just always open. 2nd round grade.
4. Anthony Miller. A sharp cutter who can do some damage after the catch. I think his size and the spread offense he played in in college projects him more towards the slot, where he's one of a zillion YAC-ey slot guys in this class. But he's the best of them all. 2nd round grade.
5. Calvin Ridley. Basically the less-athletic Anthony Miller. He's fast and has experience running pro-style routes, which is hard to find in this draft. But he's old at 24 and is an awful athlete. How many jump balls did you see him win at Bama? I think his rail-thin frame and lack of explosion pushes him into the slot, and that lowers his value greatly. 2nd-3rd round grade.
6. Michael Gallup. Kind of a jack of all trades, master of none. Athletic, but not a burner. A solid route runner, but not a virtuoso. Good at running after the catch, but not a Dez or Golden Tate type menace. His measurables say outside receiver, and those are in short supply in this draft class. 3rd round.
7. Dante Pettis: He's got a lot going for him - tall, good route runner, very quick, might be able to stick outside in the pros. Ultimately I think he'll end up in the slot, which again dampens his value. But he's a good football player. 3rd round grade.
8. Christian Kirk. Randall Cobb-ish slot guy. Small, sloppy at running routes, and not nearly as athletic as he was billed, but he can make things happen after the catch. 3rd round grade.
9. James Washington. One-trick pony. He's got dangerous build-up speed once he gets running, but he's a poor route runner and struggles with press coverage because he doesn't release well. Big 12 teams didn't press him, NFL teams are going to make sure to press the snot out of him on the line. 4th round grade.
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