Wide Receivers - Grade: A

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1 Wide Receivers - Grade: A Positional Traits Best Athlete - Amari Cooper Best Hands - DeVante Parker Fastest - Phillip Dorsett Quickest - Tyler Lockett Run After Catch - Kevin White Route Runner - Jamison Crowder Deep Threat - Devin Smith Catch In Traffic - Breshad Perriman Blocker - Vince Mayle Adjustments in Routes - Justin Hardy NFL Premier Player Calvin Johnson Blue Chip - Amari Cooper Blue Chip - Kevin White Blue Chip - DeVante Parker Red Chip - Jaelen Strong Rising - Breshad Perriman Falling - Josh Harper Underrated - Stefon Diggs Overrated - Ty Montgomery Sleeper - Tre McBride Boom/Bust - Sammie Coates Hidden Gem - DaVaris Daniels Longterm Stud - Dorial Green-Beckham NFL Teams in need: 1. Eagles 5. Chiefs 2. Bears 6. 49ers 3. Browns 7. Dolphins 4. Ravens. Raiders Positional Overview: This year's group of receivers is another strong class that may rank with the best group over the past decade. The addition of many underclassmen significantly improved an average senior class to make it the strongest position in this draft. Though, it is not as top heavy at the top of the class as last year, this is a very deep group that should produce starters into the 3rd day of the NFL Draft. Amari Cooper and Kevin White are blue chip prospects who probably come off the board in the top few selections. They will begin a run of at least 6 first round and probably selections in the top 100 Top WR Prospects 1. * Amari Cooper - Alabama 2. Kevin White - West Virginia 3. DeVante Parker - Louisville 4. * Breshad Perriman - UCF 5. * Jaelen Strong - Arizona St. 6. *Dorial Green-Beckham - Oklahoma 7. Devin Smith - Ohio St.. * Sammie Coates - Auburn 9. Phillip Dorsett - Miami (Fla.) 10. * Nelson Agholor - Southern Cal 11. Tyler Lockett - Kansas St 12. Rashad Greene - Florida St 13. * Stefon Diggs - Maryland 14. Jamison Crowder - Duke 15. Chris Conley - Georgia 16. Vince Mayle - Washington St 17. Tre McBride - William & Mary 1. Tony Lippett - Michigan St. 19. Josh Harper - Fresno St. 20. Justin Hardy - East Carolina 21. Ty Montgomery - Stanford 22. Kenny Bell - Nebraska 23. Dezmin Lewis - Central Arkansas 24. Titus Davis - Central Michigan 25. Ronnell Hall - UCF 26. Devante Davis - UNLV 27. Austin Hill - Arizona overall choices. Juniors Breshad Perriman, Jaelen Strong and Dorial Green-Beckham should all hear their name called in the 1st round. Devin Smith, Sammie Coates, Phillip Dorsett and Nelson Agholor are solid 2nd round players with a few possibly going in the first. This is an especially deep group that should provide many playmakers with probably 20 players in the top 150 overall picks. The underclassmen will once again dominate this position with almost half of our top 15 prospects from that group. There are a few fast rising prospects like Stefon Diggs and Chris Conley moving up quickly off an impressive offseason. Highly regarded unknown prospects like Tre McBride and Dezmin Lewis will probably go in the early part of the 3rd day and capable of becoming pro starters. There will probably be at least 35+ chosen over the three-day event and another strong receiving class. 1. * Amari Cooper #9 - Alabama - 6-1, Sp Rating 94 Gifted talented junior receiver capped off a fine threeyear career with the Tide with a dominating Key Factors performance in He was the winner of the Athletic Ability 9 Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's most outstanding Speed 9 receiver and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Also Quickness 9 named a unanimous 1st-team All-American and was Hands SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Led the nation in Running Ability 9 receptions with 124 and finished second in yards with Route Running and TD receptions with 16. Though he does not Line Release 9 have great size or exceptional speed, he is a premier Blocking 7 talent in the very important categories of route-running, Instincts 9 getting open, and catching the ball. Outstanding Intangibles quickness and balance, which allow him to consistently Hindu Theory get a clean release against press coverage and avoid Reggie Wayne 1

2 tacklers in the open field. Accelerates to top speed in an instant and maintains speed at the top of his routes. Uses his fine burst to consistently separate vs the best corners. Makes difficult catches appear routine due to exceptional hand-eye coordination and awareness to high-point passes. Displays the ability to get defenders to commit prior to making his break in the opposite direction. Runs a consistently flawless post pattern. Uses a 2nd gear to create separation out of his breaks or after the catch. Fine ability to deal with congestion in the middle of the field on crossing routes and can consistently avoid big hits. Fearless over the middle and able to haul in the contested catches in heavy traffic. Sells his routes, makes his cuts without needing to gear down and shows a fine burst out of his breaks to instantly separate. Excellent feel for zone coverage, is able to find the soft spots and make himself available for his passer. Very competitive, hard working receiver who comes up big at critical times. Able to work effectively from the slot or the outside. Will track the ball well at all distances with the burst to run down the pass and take it to the end zone. Works the sidelines well and displays excellent footwork, body control and coordination to extend for the ball. Put on an excellent display of pass catching prowess during NFL Combine workout. Generally effective blocker in the run game, though could use a little more passion. Could improve using his body to shield defenders away from the pass. Occasionally will drop a pass due to lack of concentration, with 13 total in the past two seasons. The Numbers: During the 2014 season, he caught 124 passes for 1727 yards and 16 TDs and a fine 13.9 yard average despite double coverage. As a sophomore, he started 12 games and caught 45 passes for 736 yards and 4 TDs for a 16.4 yard average. As a freshman, he played in 14 games and caught 59 passes for 1000 yards and 11 TDs. Over his career, he caught 22 passes for 3463 yards and totaled 31 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 1 and 211 lbs. and did not lift. He ran a 4.42 time with a 33 VL and 10 BJ. He looked sharp in drills and added a 3.9 shuttle and a 6.71 three cone drill to complete an excellent overall performance. The Skinny: Blue chip young athlete with speed, hands and run after the catch ability. This is a gifted receiver with the athleticism to be a difference maker. Very high LOD should enable him to come in and win a starting job. His big play ability will demand special attention in coverage and provide an offense a difference maker. Major factor in the red zone to command double coverage. Difference maker especially in big game situations. Athlete with welldeveloped and rounded skills who runs disciplined routes. He is similar to Reggie Wayne, Sterling Sharpe and Marvin Harrison in AA and developed skill set, though faster. Blue chip receiver with the talent and the development to be an early #1 playmaker. Clubs like the Raiders, Jaguars and Browns interested in the top five selections. Impact weapon. Draft Projection: 1st Round - Top 5 Selection 2. Kevin White #11 - West Virginia - 6-3, Sp Rating 94 Athletic physically dominating senior completed an excellent final season for Key Factors the Mountaineers that helped vault him Athletic Ability 9 to the top of the wide receiver rankings. Speed 9 The competition for the first spot in the Quickness 9 receiving rankings this years has been Hands as close as it's ever been for two Running Ability 9 premier talents. Scouts are divided Route Running almost 50/50 as for whom should be #1 Line Release or #2. Spent just two seasons in the WV Blocking 9 program after transferring from Instincts Lackawanna JC. His junior season was Intangibles a fairly mediocre performance Hindu Theory statistically. Followed up with an eye popping display of receiving production in Dez Bryant Was one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award. Started the 2014 season with seven consecutive 100-yard receiving games, a school record. Later set the school record for receptions in a game with 16, vs the Texas Longhorns on Nov., Long, slender physique with fine muscle definition and all-around strength, which helps him win in most contested situations. Excellent leaping ability and fine reflexes. Able to adjust easily to make tough catches away from his body. One of his best attributes is the ability to high-point and pluck the ball with his large, reliable hands. Had problems with drops in 2013 after transferring from JUCO, but caught with fine consistency in Called upon to run a more diverse route tree in 2014 and delivered with excellent results. Very good foot quickness and inside release to defeat press coverage and get vertical quickly with fine acceleration. Shows good coordination and footwork at the break point to gain separation at the top of his routes. Catches the ball without breaking stride to create in the open field. Quick feet and good vision to plan after the catch, displaying his ability to create and be more than a chain-mover. Uses his size to overpower defenders on occasion, breaking tackles to gain yardage after the catch. Separates very well on crossing routes and can stop instantly on hitch routes. It is no easy task for defenders to get him to the ground after the catch. Will turn upfield immediately after short receptions, running with fine effort and power. Wall-off blocker who needs some 2

3 development in his technique to better sustain and avoid holding calls. Average shake-and-bake after the catch and relies on effort over suddenness to pick up yards. While he has fine long speed, he does not possess elite quickness to make potential tacklers miss, or work his way clear. Physical specimen who displays all the talent to become a top flight NFL receiver with development. Over the 2014 season, his rise up the draft charts has been amazing and possibly earns him a top five selection. He has imposing size with the speed, quickness and agility and one of the blue chip prospects in this class. Prototypical size and athleticism that gives an OC many options in sets. His presence changes match ups and creates double team coverage. As a blocker, he shows power and toughness, though he needs to improve both from a technique and consistency level. He has been a difference maker who has responded in big games over his short career. The Numbers: During the 2014 season, he started 13 games and caught 109 passes for 1447 yards and 10 TDs and a 13.3-yard average while earning 1st team Big 12 honors. As a junior, he caught 35 passes for 507 yards, a 14.5 yard average and 5 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 3 and 215 lbs. He ran a 4.35 time with 23 reps, 36.5 VL and 10 2 BJ. He added a 4.14 shuttle and a 6.92 three cone times in the agility drills. The Skinny: Imposing athlete with improving raw skill set. His combination of size, speed and athleticism gives him the skills to be a difference maker in the right offense. His big play production and potential ranks with the top receivers in this and recent classes especially from yardage per reception standpoint. His suspect LOD made him a first round risk though he checked off all the boxes over his final season. His big play ability will demand special attention and probably an early #1 pick. He has been a major factor in the red zone where his combination of size, speed and leaping skills, gives him a huge advantage vs. cover men. Similar in size and AA to Dez Bryant and Julio Jones especially from a physical and development standpoint. Blue chip wideout with freakish physical talent to become a top pro in time, though he could disappoint early off limited reps and incomplete route tree. Clubs like the Jaguars, Jets and Titan are all interested. Draft Projection: 1st Round - Top 5 pick 3. DeVante Parker #9 - Louisville - 6-3, Sp Rating 92 Long, lean, explosive senior has been one of the most physically dominating Key Factors receivers over his four seasons with the Athletic Ability Cardinals. Posted his most impressive Speed season as a junior, working with Teddy Quickness Bridgewater. Missed the first seven Hands games in 2014 with a foot injury, but Running Ability came back to compile 43 receptions for Route Running 9 55 yards and 5 TDs in the final six Line Release games and was a 2nd-team All-ACC Blocking 9 selection in a vote by the coaches. He Instincts 9 tied the school record for career Intangibles touchdown receptions with 33 and had ten 100-yard games in his career. Possesses Hindu Theory nearly ideal height/length with the frame to add muscle and strength. Runs with long A.J. Green strides, displaying the speed and explosiveness to get vertical very quickly. Uses varying speeds in his routes to set up defenders. Quick out the blocks with fine initial movements off the line of scrimmage. Posted the 3rd best 10-yd split at the Combine. Able to leverage the field to gain space working down the sideline. Sells his routes well, showing a strong plant foot and runs his patterns with precise footwork. Displays some avoid ability in open space with quick, deceptive moves after the catch to gain YAC. Excellent at tracking the ball and extending to high-point his catches using large wingspan and exceptional body control. He has consistently reliable ball skills. Sticky reliable hands and elite focus are among his best attributes. Dropped just three passes since Above average leaping skills with the ability to hang in the air. Deceptive body strength, running tough and not allowing cover men to knock him off his routes. Tough ball-carrier to bring down after the catch. Confident competitor that rises up in crunch time. Makes many regular trips to the end zone with a TD for every 4.7 catches, which is highly impressive. Not negatively affected by tight coverage. Keeps his focus on deep throws regardless of hand fighting and bumps. Superior receiving radius. Shows the awareness to come back toward the QB and make himself available during scrambles. He has the recognition to adjust route on crossers. Displays innate instincts for the wide receiver position. Needs some development in his route tree including the slip screen, fade, crossing patterns and skinny post plays. Came back strong from his injury and began to produce immediately. Somewhat lean frame and would benefit from added strength and bulk. Above average speed for the position, but gets caught from behind sometimes. Usually soft hands and reliable focus, but will body catch at times and have concentration lapses. Most effective catching away from his body with the ability to extend and pluck. Needs some improvement in his footwork, when getting off the line, to better beat press and get into his routes. He has room for improving coverage reads with more diversified moves to better manipulate defenders. Willing blocker, but has room for improvement. There may be some concerns about durability because of his narrow frame and college injuries, such 3

4 as the aforementioned left foot injury (Aug. 2014) that required surgery and kept him out of early action. Also missed one game as a junior due to a right shoulder injury (Oct. 2013). Deceptive speed to get deep and break away from defenders. He is similar to A.J. Green with the physical skills to be a starting receiver and big play ability. The Numbers: During the 2014 season, he started only 6 games due to a foot injury. He caught 43 passes for 55 yards for a 19.9 yard average with 5 TDs. During the 2013 season, he started 12 games and caught 55 passes for 5 yards for a 16.1 yard average with 12 TDs while earning 1st team AAC honors. Over his career, he totaled 156 receptions for 2775 yards and 33 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 3 and 209 lbs. He ran a 4.45 electronic time with a 1.51 ten-yard time and did 17 reps. He had a 36.5 VL, a 10 5 BJ with no agility drills. The Skinny: Athletic prospect with the physical talent to be a fine playmaker with some development. His developed receiving skills of excellent body control, leaping ability and hands may merit him a rookie starting job. He has quality talent that will fit into any type of offense with the talent to line up at either outside position. He will probably be chosen in the top picks. Talented receiver with the fine LOD to be an early NFL starter. Rams Vikings and Browns interested. Draft Projection: 1st Round - Top15 pick 4. * Breshad Perriman #11 - UCF - 6-2, Sp Rating 90 Physical true junior playmaker has been one of the most consistent performers in the AAC since midway of his freshman season. Big Key Factors Athletic Ability strong frame with agility, leaping ability and Speed 9 deceptive speed to become a solid #2 pro Quickness possession receiver. Earned AAC honors all Hands three seasons, working with Blake Bortles his first two years. Physical agile receiver who Running Ability Route Running shows a burst of speed that allows him to Line Release 9 separate deep and make big plays. He has Blocking 9 nice quickness for a prospect of his Instincts dimensions with good run after the catch ability. After playing in a pro-style offense, he is Intangibles a well-developed in reading coverage and running a full route tree. After the catch, he is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. Possesses very good hands and body Hindu Theory Julio Jones control to make acrobatic catches. Deceptive separation speed to get deep with a long gliding style and the burst to track the ball well. He also has good open field running skills after he gets his hands on the ball to create problems. Components to become an early NFL starter - speed, quickness, hands and the running skills to make plays. His ability to separate and beat cover men deep will command attention in the early rounds. At the line, he needs to shows he can beat the bump and run vs NFL caliber defenders after rarely facing that technique or type of athlete. Ability to handle the physicality of the NFL game where his functional strength and athleticism allows him to win most matchups. He is dangerous on the slip screen where he displays good running skills after the catch and is especially dangerous on the shorter routes and best suited for the West Coast offense. His ability to find the end zone and his natural running ability will earn him a pro starting grade. He shows the ability to adjust his routes and come back for the ball. Developed nicely as a route runner with the ability to get in and out of his breaks well considering his size and bulk. He shows the ability to stay on his routes and go over the middle. On the deep pass, he has developed good instincts tracking with fine leaping skills, body control and hands to make big plays. Shows the ability to adjust quickly with the speed off the line to eat up a corner s cushion when he comes off the line clean. Retains his speed well at the break point and creates nice separation with the talent to find holes in zone coverage to provide a reliable target. One of the best blockers in this class. The Numbers: As a junior, he started 13 games and caught 50 passes for 1044 yards and 9 TDs for a 20.9 yard average that earned first team AAC honors. As a true sophomore, he started 12 games and caught 39 passes for 11 yards for 4 TDs and a 20. average and first team AAC honors. Over his short three year career, he caught 115 passes for over 2243 yards and 16 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he checked in at 6 2 and 212 lbs. He did not lift or perform the agility and leaping drills. At his pro day, he ran a sub 4.3 time with a 4.26 time and a 1.51 ten yard split. He added 1 reps, a 36.5 VL and 10 7 BL. He did not perform the agility drills. The Skinny: Big fast developing playmaker with the talent to change games as a receiver. One of this class s emerging threats, displaying the burst of speed to get vertical and fine run after the catch ability. He has a nose for the end zone and is very effective in jump ball situations in the red zone. Similar to Julio Jones in size, speed and playmaking ability. Marginal top 50 player and a good addition for a pro passing attack. Teams like Raiders, Jaguars and Rams interested. Talented prospect to be a solid NFL starter who continues to improve. Draft Projection: 1st Round 4

5 5. * Jaelen Strong #21 - Arizona State - 6-2, Sp Rating 90 Big physical redshirt junior has been a dynamic weapon in the Sun Devils offense the past two seasons after transferring from the JUCO level (Pierce College). Lives up to Key Factors his name, as he is a well-built receiver with the height, body control and leaping ability Athletic Ability to be a tough matchup for most cornerbacks. Uses his size well on the perimeter Speed where he is particularly adept at back shoulder fades. After the catch, he runs hard, Quickness and is a load for defenders to get on the ground. Shows a good stiff arm and ability to Hands power through arm tackles. His fine initial quickness, combined with above average Running Ability speed make him a decent vertical threat. While he doesn't stand out to an extreme at Route Running any one aspect, his all-around complete package makes him a very desirable Line Release prospect. Shows the ability to make spectacular acrobatic catches at times, and has Blocking 9 strong generally reliable hands, but will allow some balls to get into his body especially Instincts shorter routes where he is on the move. Effective from both the slot and outside. Uses Intangibles his size and strength well from the slot and adjusts his speed to create separation. Hindu Theory Able to consistently beat the jam using a variety of moves. Even though he's highly Keenan Allen effective down the field, a high percentage of his routes were things like bubble screens, hitches and shallow crosses. With experience, he improved his footwork at the break and runs more disciplined routes with the ability to retain his speed out of his cuts. He can fight through the jam well, though he was rarely challenged at the collegiate level. Possesses fine leaping ability and can usually out jump most corners and win on contested throws. Also able to get low and corral the tough throws that come in around his shoe tops. Needs to improve the crispness of his cuts into and out of his breaks to help him separate better. On the deep passes, he does not separate well, but uses his size and strength to overpower corners and make the catch even when covered. Reliable, physical possession receiver primarily and has the look of a very safe pick. His bust potential is very low. Developed nicely in key areas of coverage recognition and route running to be ready for NFL starting duty. Physical player will go over the middle and block downfield. Though he needs development as a blocker, he uses his strong frame well to shield off defenders and has shown the ability to matchup with backers. Works the intermediate zones well with the toughness and talent to move the chains. The Numbers: As a junior, he started 12 games and caught 2 passes for 1165 yards for a 14.2 yard average and 10 TDs for first team Pac 12 honors. As a sophomore, he totaled 75 receptions for 1122 yards and 7 TDs with a 15 yard average. Over his two year ASU career, he played in 26 games and totaled 157 receptions for 227 yards and 17 TDs for a fine 14.6 yard average. At the NFL Combine, he checked in at 6 2 and 217 lbs. He ran a 4.44 time with 42 VL and a 10 3 BJ. He did not lift or do the agility drills. It was an excellent workout. He is similar to Keenan Allen in physicality, big play ability, size and upside potential. The Skinny: Strong athlete with developed receiving skills to become a pro playmaker. Deceptive speed with the ability to create running room and make plays. In his route running, he has good acceleration with the ability to retain it through his routes and change speeds. Catches the ball naturally, though with some periodic drops. He is always looking to run with the ball after the catch. He fills the prototypical possession role - sure handed, tough and physical with the ability to run after the catch. He shows the package to be a strong producer with some work on the finer aspects of play. Top 30 prospect with fine potential after he settles into a system. Clubs like the Patriots, Browns and Chargers interested. First round bubble player. Draft Projection: 1st Round 6. * Dorial Green-Beckham - Oklahoma - 6-5, Sp Rating Big athletic junior has the raw potential to be the best wide receiver to enter the league since Calvin Johnson. However, off field concerns are as troubling as his on field ability Key Factors is exciting. Played two seasons at Missouri before getting booted from the team for his Athletic Ability 3rd off field incident, which are all well publicized. Transferred to Oklahoma, but a Speed request for immediate eligibility was denied. After sitting out 2014, he decided to enter Quickness the 2015 NFL Draft having never played a down for the Sooners. Possesses extremely Hands rare physical traits. Type of receiver who is open even when covered due to his freakish Running Ability size and supreme athleticism. Limited playing time leaves him relatively unpolished as a Route Running receiver, though he has top five overall talent in this class. Some teams will probably Line Release remove him from their draft boards altogether because of the red flags off field. Blocking Personifies a boom-bust prospect and the recent situation with Josh Gordon will give Instincts 7 some teams pause as for whether they want to take a risk with DGB. Besides his rare Intangibles 6 athleticism, he possesses optimal triangle numbers for his frame. Displays a smooth, Hindu Theory gliding stride that allows him to quickly eat up a corner's cushion, even playing man off. If Andre Johnson a corner hesitates for an instant, DGB can blow past them. Shows a nice forward lean when running routes, and has an extra gear that he can use to separate when necessary. Possesses an outlandish receiving radius and can extend and pluck the ball much more than the typical long tall wideouts. Able to get 5

6 completely wide open on underneath patterns because of the way corners need to respect his ability to go deep on them. Body control is unworldly almost, as he is able to contort and twist his frame to make the most unbelievable catches at times. There are some concerns with his playing strength and it would behoove him to spend time on the weights and get stronger. Sometimes he'll struggle to get free from the press versus bigger stronger corners. Needs to improve the crispness and precision of his route-running, as he has a tendency to round off his cuts. Sometimes he can be slow to adjust and needs to find the soft spots in zone coverage more consistently. Work ethic could be better. Boundary awareness on sideline throws could be better. Though he had a myriad of off field incidents at Missouri, after transferring to Oklahoma he's been comparatively like a boy scout. His adopted brother who was in the army and played football at Army, moved in with him after the transfer and has been a major positive influence. While he has extremely rare athleticism and skill set, the concerns over his work ethic and the off field stuff could hurt his draft stock. He can struggle against bigger physical press corners and his route-running abilities are raw and rudimentary. He is an improving blocker who needs further work, though will face up well with safeties, showing development in that key role. As a route runner, he needs development, especially at the break point to make sharper cuts and gain quicker separation. Huge upside to improve further with the focus on the finer points. The Numbers: As a sophomore in 2013 at Missouri, he started all 14 games and had 59 receptions for 3 yards for a 15 yard average and 12 TDs while earning 2nd team SEC honors. As a freshman, he started 11 games and had 2 receptions for 395 yards for a 14.1 yard average and 5 TDs while earning Freshman SEC honors. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 5 and 237 lbs. He ran a 4.49 time with 13 reps. He added a 33.5 VL, 9 11 BJ, 4.45 shuttle and 6.9 three cone. He did well in the receiving drills. The Skinny: This is a fast developing young athlete with big play ability to be a weapon if he dedicates himself and improves on the finer points of play. He is a physical player who will fight off defenders with the burst to beat coverage consistently. He is a deep threat who can be deceptively fast and sneaky quick to be a factor in the vertical game. He has intriguing upside potential if he makes improvement in a few areas. Marginal top ten selection despite limited playing time. He is similar to Calvin Johnson and Andre Johnson in body type, speed and AA. Top 10 talent and excellent top 20 gamble and value pick with the tools to continue to improve and become a huge weapon and possible Pro Bowler. Probably does not get past the Ravens. Draft Projection: 1st Round 7. Devin Smith #9 - Ohio State - 6-0, Sp Rating Outstanding big play deep threat has been a key and dangerous weapon for the Buckeyes with his mercurial speed Key Factors Athletic Ability and ability to catch the ball very deep Speed 9 down the field. Probably the 2nd best Quickness deep threat in this class behind only Hands Phillip Dorsett. Ranks second all-time at Ohio State with 30 TD receptions while Running Ability Route Running averaging a jaw-dropping 37.9 yards per Line Release scoring play. Accelerates very quickly off Blocking 7 the snap and to full speed in a hurry. Instincts Risky proposition for a corner to play press coverage unless he has help over the top. Intangibles Able to eat up a corner's cushion easily, even in off coverage. Possesses fine foot quickness. Displays a gliding effortless stride. Innate ability to track and adjust to the ball Hindu Theory Terrance Williams very deep down the field. Blows the top off a defense and opens up the underneath areas for the other receivers. Defenses respecting his speed allow him to be open uncontested underneath very often throughout the game. His deep threat presence means he can easily get open running dig routes about anytime called. Corners caught in a trail position remain there and do not recover. Should be a top contributor on special teams as a gunner on the punt coverage. While his hands are very good, he does not appear to be a natural plucker. Many of his catches are into his body and he also double clutches making the catch at times. His game is primarily based on speed and the deep game, and he's less developed and refined on running most of the underneath routes. However he has the footwork and hip flex to become very adept at the entire route tree with time. Physical corners who play very tight coverage will frustrate him at times. Needs further strength development to help him deal with those situations. Needs improved hand technique to separate vs the bump and run to get into his routes. Ability and interest as a run blocker appears below average. Must show the toughness, body control and consistent hands to go over the middle and make the difficult catch. The Numbers: As a senior, he started 14 games and caught 33 passes for 931 yards, an amazing 2.2 yard average and 12 TDs that earned 1st team Big Ten honors. As a junior, he caught 44 passes for 660 yards for a 15 yard average and TDs that earned 2nd team Big Ten honors. Over his four year career, he played in 53 games and finished with 121 catches for 2,503 yards, a 20.7 yard average and 30 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 and 196 lbs. and did 10 reps. He ran a 4.42 time with a 39 VL, a 10 2 BJ and 4.15 shuttle with good positional drills. 6

7 The Skinny: Dangerous vertical threat to hit the home run. He will be in demand even in a deep draft with the ability to take the lid off the defense. Needs to improve his overall game including his line release and footwork at the break point. Must show he can handle the physical part of the game and make plays in a crowd. Skills to play fairly early in three wideout sets. He is similar to Terrance Williams in development and straight line nature. Excellent gamble with the talent to be a steal if he refines his overall game. Nice long-term potential to become an impact weapon. Top 30 prospect with big game experience to be a major addition to an offense. Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round. * Sammie Coates #1 - Auburn - 6-1, Sp Rating 6 Fast athletic junior really came on as the Tigers' big play deep threat over the past two seasons. Outstanding, prototypical size-speed ratio. Averaged over 21 yards per catch during his tenure at Auburn. Possesses a rare blend of size, speed, and strength. One Key Factors Athletic Ability of the fastest receivers in this class and plays to his speed. Uses his strength to defeat press coverage. Effective hauling in deep passes over his shoulder. Once the ball is in his hands, he has an extra gear to pull away from defenders. Displays outstanding Speed Quickness Hands 7 leaping ability. Fine physical specimen with so much speed to go with his muscular frame. Able to power through and fight off defenders with his strength, as well as the Running Ability Route Running 7 speed to run away from them. Shows he's able to extend and pluck the ball away from his frame, and even high point it when necessary. However, at times he has some inconsistencies and will double catch or body catch more often than preferable. Commits his fair share of drops too. One of the worst drop ratios among the top Line Release Blocking Instincts Intangibles receivers in this draft class, largely due to lack of focus. Playing in Auburn's run heavy attack, he was expected to block a great deal, and is very developed and effective in Hindu Theory Torrey Smith this role. Among the best in this class in this key area. Was not called upon to run the complete route tree in Malzahn's offense, and his patterns mostly consisted of verticals, digs, quick outs and drags across the middle. Needs much further development as a route runner. Such as coming out of his breaks crisper to create separation and better selling his routes when not the primary receiver. Right now he's basically a one trick pony who possesses very rare speed for a player of his physical dimensions. Able to get on top of a corner quickly and blow past them unless they play soft and respect his speed. This allows him to get open on dig routes all day long. Showed up in big games with some of his best performances. As a talented physical specimen, he belongs in the 1st or early 2nd day of the draft. As for developed receiving skills, he's closer to a middle round prospect. The Numbers: As a junior, he started 12 games and caught 34 passes for 741 yards for a 21. yard average and 4 TDs, earning SEC 2nd team honors. As a sophomore, he started 14 games and caught 42 passes for 902 yards for a 21.5 yard average and 7 TDs and 2nd team SEC honors. Over his career, he had 2 catches for 1757 yards and 13 TDs in 37 games. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.43 times with a 1.55 ten yard split time and did 23 reps. He added a 41 VL and BJ with a 4.06 short shuttle and 6.9 three cone times. He had good positional drills. The Skinny: Chiseled athlete with the ability to become a solid starter in time. Quality prospect with the skill set to become a top flight pro after development. Longstrider with a deceptive burst speed to get behind the secondary along with being a tough go-to intermediate receiver. Raw playmaker with the skills to make a difference in the right setting, though real concerns about his hands and pass catching in general. In the mold of Torrey Smith and Stephen Hill in size, speed, AA and LOD. All were unpolished as receivers with limited route experience. He will most likely be selected in the latter part of the 1st or early 2nd round. His big play talent and natural skills will entice a club to use a top selection and hope he is a fast sturdy on the finer points of the position. His playmaking ability to catch the deep ball and run after the catch project him to be a #1 wideout, though his development will limit him initially until he shows progress. Potential difference maker. Clubs like the Saints, Raiders and Bears interested. Draft Projection: 2nd Round 9. Phillip Dorsett #4 - Miami (Fla.) , 15 - Sp Rating 6 Blazing fast athletic senior was a major big play weapon for the 'Canes. Suffered partial MCL tear in 2013, but doesn't appear to have lost any of his trademark speed. One of Key Factors the very fastest players to come out of college the last few years. Accelerates to top Athletic Ability 9 speed very quickly and is easily able to take the top off a defense. Effective lining up Speed 9 outside or in the slot. Few corners can run with him in man to man coverage. Makes Quickness 9 corners look downright inept when they have to cover him in single matchups. Despite Hands his lack of height, is able to elevate and compete for passes in a crowd. Displays fine Running Ability body control and the ability to adjust to errant passes. Big play production is out of this Route Running 7 world with half of his 2014 catches going for 25 yards or more. Not merely just a Line Release vertical deep threat. Is able to run a variety of routes at all distances and knows how to Blocking 7 find soft spots in a zone. Hands are somewhat inconsistent and at times he will drop an Instincts 7 easy one. Runs so fast that sometimes gets out of control coming out of his breaks or Intangibles 7 Hindu Theory DeSean Jackson 7

8 isn't able to maintain footing. Seemingly able to run right out of his shoes. Small framed and will have to show he can hold up working over the middle if used in the slot. Covering him deep, whether from the slot or outside is a challenge for any defense. Over the last three seasons combined, has averaged over 25 yards per catch. Standout performer at the Senior Bowl week where he was impossible to cover. Must show the toughness to go over the middle and extend for the ball and make the difficult catch in heavy traffic. Must learn to work the middle better and show better coverage recognition and where the holes are in zones to make key receptions. His rare sudden speed allows him to separate and blow by top caliber cover men. As a runner, he has the elusiveness and quick burst to hit an opening and break big plays. He can retain his speed well to track the deep ball to make a catch. Needs much improvement as a blocker to assure early playing time. Shows big play ability to hit the home run, though he must prove he can run the complete route tree and not just play outside the hashes. As a runner, he is very elusive with the burst to hit an opening and is especially adept at the go route. Wastes little motion as a route runner and retains his speed very well. Fast rising prospect with game changing speed to get a club an impact weapon as both a receiver and return man. The Numbers: As a senior, he started 13 games and was named 1st-team ACC. He caught 36 passes for a career-high 71 yards, a fine 24.2 average and 10 TDs. As a junior, he started only games and totaled just 13 catches for 272 receiving yards for a 20.9 average and 2 TDs. Over his career, he totaled 121 receptions for 2132 yards for a 17.6 average and 17 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in just under 5 10 and 15 lbs. and ran 4.43 time with a 1.54 ten yard split. He did a 10 2 VL, 37 BJ and 13 reps. He had a good 4.11 short shuttle and 6.70 three cone drill times. The Skinny: Fast playmaker with rare speed and capable of taking the lid off the defense. Very good movement skills and the ability to make plays after the catch. Similar to fast receivers like DeSean Jackson in size, speed and pro playmaking potential. Combines fine athletic talent with a fast improving skill set to contribute and win a slot receiver role with the development to provide impact in all multiple sets. Rising top 60 pick and probable 2nd round selection after a highly productive career with interesting upside to excel. Impact weapon. Draft Projection: 2nd Round 10. * Nelson Agholor #15 - Southern California - 6-0, Sp Rating 5 Productive, reliable, technically sound true junior has been a key weapon in the Trojans' offense the past couple of seasons. Beginning in 2013, he took over the role of USC's primary and most reliable receiver. Capable of playing outside or in the slot, although some scouts consider him just a slot at the next level. Very instinctive and intelligent receiver and well versed in running the entire route tree at a high level. Routes are crisp and precise and he shows a very competitive nature consistently from down to down. Displays a fine burst out of his cuts to create separation. Shows a well-rounded and complete understanding of the position. Stays on the same page as his QB and knows to improvise and work back to his QB when under duress. Shows the instincts and feel for finding the soft spots in zone coverage and presenting a good target for the passer. Knows when it's needed to come back to the throw on digs and hook routes. Very natural and reliable hands. Able to extend and pluck the ball consistently, and make plays after the catch. Knows how to track over the shoulder passes and displays good boundary awareness. More quick than fast, he is deep threat who can blow the top off a defense at any time. His deceptive long stride allows him to get behind safeties and Key Factors Athletic Ability Speed Quickness Hands Running Ability Route Running Line Release Blocking 7 Instincts Intangibles Hindu Theory Emmanuel Sanders make a big play. Possesses just below average playing strength. Bigger, stronger press corners can stymie him at times. Effective working out of a bunch formation and depending on the matchup may need pre-snap motion to keep clear from being jammed at the line. Reads coverage fairly well and knows how to find soft spots. Needs to prove he can hold up physically working over the middle and take a licking and keep on ticking. Gives good effort as a blocker, but lacks the core strength to be consistently effective in this key area. Very dangerous as a punt returner too, averaging over 10 yards per return with 2 TDs in Very good at setting up blocks with the vision and awareness for when to cut back against the grain. Can eat up the corner s cushion quickly and come out of his breaks with sharp cuts and retain his top end speed. Good cutting skills to change directions and maintain speed. As a runner, he has the ability to take the simple slip screen or hitch pass for a big gain, combining the acceleration with the separation speed to run away from defenders. Highly-developed overall and should be capable of contributing as rookie and playing significant snaps. The Numbers: As a junior, he started 13 games and totaled 104 receptions for 1,313 yards and 12 TDs that earned Pac 12 honors. As a sophomore, he started 14 games and caught 56 passes for 91 yards, a 16.4 yard average and 6 TDs that earned 2nd team Pac 12 honors. Over his career, he had 179 receptions for 2571 yards, 20 TDs and an average of 14.4 yards per catch. At the NFL Combine, he checked in at 6 and 19 lbs. and did 12 reps. He ran 4.42 time with a 1.59 ten yard split time. He did not leap or perform the agility drills. At the USC pro day, he did a 36.5 VL and 10 5 BJ.

9 The Skinny: Versatile playmaker with impact ability in a few roles. Well-developed receiving and return skills and a good sense of coverage which should earn him early slot playing time. Reminiscent of NFL playmaker Emmanuel Sanders in size, speed, running style and versatility. Capable of fitting into any type of offense and should compete for playing time as a rookie. Well-rounded talent with speed and natural running skills. Impact weapon and game changing ability. Marginal top 50 athlete. Draft Projection: 2nd Round 11. Tyler Lockett #16 - Kansas State , 10 - Sp Rating 5 Son of former K-State standout and NFL WR Kevin Lockett, has done a fine job of carving his own niche during his time with the Wildcats. Strong NFL pedigree in his family, as his uncle Aaron also played there. While not physically imposing to look at, he is Key Factors Athletic Ability deceptively strong for his size. His thin wispy build would lead one to be concerned about durability, but he has a knack for avoiding the big hit, and has held up very well from a physical standpoint. Possesses excellent speed with very quick feet into and out of his Speed Quickness Hands 9 breaks. Creates separation before, during and after the catch. Rather small target with a limited overall catching radius and smaller hands that at times can lead to double catches Running Ability Route Running and fighting the ball. Though generally that doesn't happen very often. Usually displays outstanding concentration and hand-eye coordination when making the catch. After the catch, he is a big play threat in open space. Quick twitch athlete with the suddenness and decisive feet to sell his routes. Blurring speed allows him to stretch the field and take the Line Release Blocking Instincts Intangibles 7 7 top off a defense. Being such a dangerous deep threat, allows him to get open regularly on the shorter underneath routes. Corners always have to give him a soft cushion or risk Hindu Theory T.Y. Hilton him blowing past them. When he's even, he's leavin', is the way it is when covering this athlete. Also quite dangerous on double moves, comebacks, and back shoulder throws since the corners have to be so respectful of not letting him get over the top. Very high level of football intelligence and it's very obvious his father worked with him. Studies the game with as much dedication to watching film as anyone. While he does not possess the physical package scouts seek in top receivers, he has the tools and skill set to be among the most productive receivers in this class. His slight build could turn off some teams. Big physical corners in press coverage may bother him, but it's very risky to play press because of his explosive speed that separates instantly. Over his career, he developed into a featured big play weapon, relying on his run after the catch talent. Smaller receiver with a short compact frame and strong lower body. At the NFL level, his lack of size and overall strength could create problems getting off the line and staying on his routes. The Numbers: As a senior, he started 13 games and caught 106 passes for 1515 yards for a 14.3 yard average and 11 TDs. As a junior, he started 12 games and caught 1 passes for 1262 yards for a 15.5 yard average and 11 TDs. Over his career, he proved durable and played in 47 games and totaled 29 TD passes on 249 receptions and 3710 yards. He carried 22 times for 192 yards for over 9 yards per carry. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 5 10 and 12 lbs. He ran a 4.40 time with a 1.55 ten yard split time. He did not lift, but did a 35.5 VL and a 10 1 BJ. He was very quick in the agility drills with a 4.07 short shuttle and 6.9 three cone drills. He performed well in the receiving drills. He is similar to T.Y. Hilton in size, AA and LOD, though not as a returner. The Skinny: Explosive playmaker with big play ability as a receiver, runner and return specialist. Type with the natural running skills to become a good player in a few roles including immediate impact in three wideout sets and the return game. Quick with the suddenness to create running room and hit an opening. Fine athlete with the talent to become a starting slot receiver where his natural open field running abilities gives his club an added dimension. Fast playmaker with marginal size. Skill set to be an impact role player. Marginal top 75 selection. Draft Projection: 3rd Round 12. Rashad Greene #0 - Florida State , 15 - Sp Rating 2 Highly productive, athletic senior has been a three-year starter for the 'Noles and one of their top weapons the past two seasons. Slender athlete at only 12 lbs. that leaves durability a definite concern at the next level. Possesses extreme quickness and speed. Very developed route runner who gets off the line quickly and is crisp in and out of his breaks with no wasted motion. His burst of speed makes him a big play threat after the catch. Shows a consistent ability to get open, but is often a body catcher and will drop some easy passes at times. Lined up both outside and in the slot for FSU and should be able to do the same in the pros. Displays good focus when going over the middle or working the sidelines. Adept at getting his feet in before going out of bounds on the out routes. Eats up a corner's cushion very quickly, even in off coverage. Blazing fast and looks like he is gliding and smooth as silk when running routes. Explodes coming out of his breaks to get open with great Key Factors Athletic Ability Speed 7 Quickness Hands Running Ability Route Running Line Release 7 Blocking 7 Instincts 7 Intangibles Hindu Theory Harry Douglas 9

10 regularity. Long speed allows him to blow the top off coverage. After the catch, is elusive in the open field and usually capable of going the distance in the openfield. Very competitive and high character type who is an asset to any locker room. Needs to get stronger to help him withstand the rigors of the pro game. His lean frame limits his blocking ability and needs improvement in that key area. Due to his thin frame, he's not very effective shielding a defender from the ball or sealing the edge. Strength and size of hands are a concern, as he has a high number of dropped passes. Sometimes will telegraph his routes and needs to improve at selling them with variety of moves off the line. Fairly easy for most corners to out-muscle him in close quarters. Generally looks very smooth in his routes and has the quickness and athleticism to get open very often. Clutch performer who makes the key catch or big play in big games. His ability to get open and run after the reception earned him high grades from scouts and invitations to the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. At the Senior bowl week, he showed the speed to separate deep and provide big play ability. Athlete with a smallish frame and the top end speed to make plays though maybe limited to the slot early in his career. He needs work on his route running with more discipline in his cuts and better use of changing speeds and reading coverage overall. He must prove he can hold up to the physicality of the NFL game on a weekly basis and not get pushed off his routes. As a senior, he started 14 games and had 99 catches for 1365 yards, a 13. yard average and 7 TDs that earned first team ACC honors. As a junior, he started 14 games and had 76 catches for 112 yards, a 14. yard average and 9 TDs that earned 2nd team ACC honors. Over his career, he played in 51 games and totaled 270 receptions for 330 yards for a 14.2 yard average and 29 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he checked in at 5 11 and 12 lbs. and did not lift. He ran a 4.53 with a 36.5 VJ and a 10 2 BJ with a 4.12 shuttle and 6. three cone and looked sharp in the receiving and positional drills. Playmaker with the talent to provide a highly developed prospect for three wideout sets. Similar to Harry Douglas in size, speed, quickness, style and AA. As a receiver, he has the ability to make defenders miss with the burst of speed to create lanes and break big plays. He must prove to be tough over the middle to take a big hit. Initially, he will compete for the slot receiver role where he will be a very difficult matchup and capable of stretching the deep zone. After the catch in the open field, he is elusive with running skills to consistently break plays. Fast playmaker and big play specialist and good 2nd day pick with the talent to provide impact. Marginal top 75 talent. Draft Projection: 3rd Round 13. * Stefon Diggs #1 - Maryland - 6-0, Sp Rating 2 Agile athletic junior wideout has been a playmaker in the Terps offense since starting during his true Key Factors freshman season. Earned ACC and Big Ten honors Athletic Ability each season. He is a well-developed quick receiver Speed 7 with soft hands and body control to become a solid Quickness NFL performer. Possesses deceptive speed to get Hands deep and the quickness to get open and separate in Running Ability coverage. Good run after the catch ability with Route Running elusiveness to take the short hitch pass the Line Release 7 distance. Though he lacks elite speed to be Blocking 7 considered a consistent deep threat, he has learned Instincts to set up defenders, relying on his sharp cutting Intangibles 7 ability and reads to create separation. He runs good Hindu Theory routes and comes out of his cuts quickly, showing Andre Caldwell the ability to retain his speed very well and adjust to coverage. He can round his cuts on routes and needs further discipline in his patterns. Dangerous on hitch and screen patterns where his quickness and elusiveness gives him an advantage over defenders. Fine ball skills with the body control and hands to make the difficult catch over the middle or at the sidelines. Despite average size, he has a wiry strong frame, but must prove durable vs NFL caliber corners weekly. Must improve his overall strength, though shows the ability to beat the jam and battle for ball. As a runner, he has some tackle breaking ability along with good elusiveness and speed to break plays that helped him double as a sure handed punt returner. Fluid receiver with natural AA and the body control to adjust to the errant pass and catch outside the box. Over the middle, he shows toughness with the ability to go up and make plays. As a route runner, he retains his speed well at the break point to make sharp cuts. Shows good footwork at the sidelines to make the tough catch to move the chains. The Numbers: As a junior, he caught 62 passes for 792 yards for a 12. average and 5 TDs while starting 10 games. He served a 1 game sportsmanlike suspension. He earned Big Ten honorable mention. As a sophomore, he started 7 games and had 34 catches for 57 yards with 3 TDs with a season ending broken fibula at midseason. Over his three year career, he totaled 150 receptions for 2227 yards a 14. yard average 14 TDs. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 and 195 lbs. and did not lift. He ran 4.46 time with a fast 1.53 ten yard split. He had a 35 VL and 9 9 BJ with a 4.32 short shuttle and 7.03 three cone. 10