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Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Explosive, three-level playmaker and vital cog in one of the most potent offensive machines in college football over the last three seasons. Lamb uses speed and separation quickness to dominate competition in a scheme that frequently created open throws in space. His routes will need to become more efficient and crisp to beat man-to-man coverage against NFL size and speed, but his ball skills and explosiveness with the ball in his hand should allow teams to scheme him into explosive opportunities right away. Lamb has the potential to play any of the three receiver positions as a pro and should benefit greatly from the NFL's continued movement toward college-style passing attacks.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Denver Broncos
Round 1 • Pick 15
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mixes tight, crisp route-running with impressive top-end speed to keep secondaries on eggshells throughout the game. Jeudy is high-cut and a little leggy in his press release and short-area movements, but fluid hips and above-average agility prevent any stagnation. He's a linear route specialist with a great feel for leveraging and then stemming defenders away from his food on intermediate and deep passes. The hands need work and contested catches will be much more challenging against bigger, faster matchups across from him. Jeudy can play inside or outside but offers a unique ability to both widen or lengthen the field from the slot. His transition from deep threat to volume target in 2019 should help sell teams on his ability to become a pro-Bowl caliber WR1 who can help his offense on all three levels.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 1 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ruggs' speed alone helps both the running and passing games because it forces safeties into more passive positioning. He can work all three levels and his ability to turn slants and crossing routes into big gainers could make him the favorite gift under the tree for a quarterback and offense in need of an explosive weapon. He has quick, sure hands to handle off-target throws, but learning to release, separate and catch against physical NFL cornerbacks could require an adjustment period. He won't rack up the targets, but has explosive speed and talent to imprint on games with regularity.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 1 • Pick 22
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A quarterback's best friend, with the contested-catch focus and extreme ball skills to boost completion percentages. Jefferson failed to stand out as an outside target but saw his stock soar with a monster season from the slot. He has decent speed and separation talent, but he needs to improve as a route-runner, as he's less likely to see the same freedom in space that LSU's offense helped create for him. He's slippery in space and able to stab and save throws with quick hands and fluid body adjustments. Teams looking for an inside/outside possession receiver with the size and savvy to make chain-moving catches could push Jefferson up the board.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ascending receiving prospect who has shown continued improvement since coming from the JUCO ranks. Aiyuk has size, speed and is a natural pass-catcher who plays with good energy but he must improve physicality to handle contested catches. He can be slick and instinctive to separate out of stems and turns, but getting in and out of standard route breaks tends to limit his effectiveness. He needs more polish, but his ability to create yards after catch could get him some early reps while he's still developing. He has the potential to develop into a WR3.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 2 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, smart and reliable, Pittman falls into the "possession receiver" bin, but has top-notch ball skills that allow him to bully and best cornerbacks down the field. Improving release quickness against press will be an early focal point in an NFL camp, but his frame and physicality should create work space underneath even with close coverage. He lacks the speed and separation quickness teams covet from WR1 candidates, but he comes from NFL bloodlines and plays with a pro demeanor. He should be a productive plug-and-play talent at WR2 early in his career.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 2 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long, angular frame with cheat-code body control and ball skills when attacking downfield. Higgins is leggy getting off of the press, but those same leggy strides are weapons of separation that help create big plays. He's played all three receiver spots and can be moved around to match up against cornerbacks. His size and "above the rim" talent make him a uniquely dangerous playmaker deep and in the red zone. The transition to NFL press corners will be an early challenge that could take some time to solve, but he's an instinctive ball-winner whose traits should win out and make him a very good NFL starter.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Spotty quarterback play helped cause a production drop, but his focus and competitiveness also seemed spotty at times. Reagor is a smooth athlete with blazing speed who has more playmaking talent than receiver skill and play-callers need to account for that when determining how to utilize him. He's electric with the ball in his hands so getting it to him quickly rather than asking him to consistently make plays for himself as a ball-winner could be crucial. When 2019 is balanced against his 2018, the grade and projection begin to climb with a versatile receiver who's able to spice the offensive gumbo.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 2 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
"2 Live" is both talented and stoic as a three-level threat with outstanding physical traits and ball skills. He offers explosive playmaking potential with strength/wiggle to house a short catch-and-run throw or race and leap to pull in a bomb downfield. Shenault shines as a phone-booth bully who's able to body up and create late windows while securing throws with vice-grip hands. Evaluators get excited by his talent as a direct-snap runner, but sometimes he's too physical for his own good, which could bring his history of durability into play. Despite his traits and talent, there is work to be done as route-runner and coordinators need to determine how best to use him. He's a high-end talent, but not a sure thing. An exciting ceiling but a lower floor.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 3 • Pick 17
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Consistently productive, four-year starter with size to fight for tight-window throws and speed to challenge over the top. Edwards is capable of eluding press for quick releases into routes and strong enough to fight back against grabby coverage at the top of the route. His quick acceleration creates early vertical windows for quarterbacks, but he needs to get better at bodying up and controlling the 50/50 catch space. While he should be able to polish up his route-running, the hands may always be hit or miss. He's a projectable "HWS" (height-weight-speed) prospect with WR2/WR3 potential.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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New York Jets
Round 2 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mims is a long-striding outside target with excellent height, weight and speed and an insane catch-radius. He's a touchdown threat anytime he's near the red zone, with the focus and body control to finesse and finish catches above the rim. He struggles to release and separate from physical press corners, and he doesn't consistently compete and outwork opponents for positioning on contested catches. If the route work and intensity catch up with his natural athletic ability, he could become a dangerous "Z" receiver in a vertical offense, but the floor might be lower than some teams are comfortable with.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Denver Broncos
Round 2 • Pick 14
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Explosive slot target who hits the scales as a lightweight but could have heavyweight impact on games. Hamler's blazing speed is used solo and in route combinations to stress secondaries and create big plays. He had an alarming number of drops in 2019 and the routes are ragged, but his athleticism and separation burst on all three levels helps mitigate those concerns. He's a smallish slot who isn't built for the tough yardage and could have durability concerns if he's run into too many collisions. However, speed kills and his game-breaking potential on all three levels will be enticing as a high-risk, high-reward draft pick.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 2 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The comparison to former teammate Miles Boykin is an easy one since both have elite size and explosiveness, but Claypool has a higher ceiling and is a little more pro-ready. Claypool doesn't have shake to get much separation underneath, but he's physical inside the route and is adept at making contested catches when needed. He has size/strength/speed to bedevil singled up cornerbacks on 50/50 deep balls. He's a vertical challenger outside, a possession receiver as a big slot, an outstanding run blocker and immediate coverage ace on special teams. His elite traits and diverse skill set could allow him to create a unique footprint as a pro.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 2 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Versatile, skilled receiver who has played all three receiver spots but is likely to do most of his damage from the slot. Jefferson has average size and won't run away from quality man coverage, but he will separate from it with premium route-running and unique looks and angles that keep cornerbacks on their heels. He needs to prove he can deal with NFL size and strength banging on him at the catch point. Jefferson is a pro-ready receiver whose skill level and competitive nature outweigh average explosiveness and he should find quick work as a WR3/WR4.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 3 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
In a rare twist, Bowden is both versatile and a little bit limited. He might require a plan to maximize his value. While he's a slot receiver by position, creative play-callers can use him as a zone-read quarterback and as a gadget receiver for jet sweeps and a variety of short catch-and-run screens. He's not overly sudden or explosive and some teams may want him to prove he can be more than a glorified running back. He's instinctive, highly competitive and makes big plays. His development as a receiver was slowed due to his move to quarterback in 2019, but his return talent and versatility gives him a chance to contribute immediately as he waits to become a starting slot.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Buffalo Bills
Round 4 • Pick 22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big target with outstanding 2019 production in an offense that created favorable big play opportunities. Davis is a sideline threat with a good feel for creating space short and long through hand fighting. His build-up speed, ball-tracking and high-point talent can alter the success rate of deep throws for quarterbacks, but sluggish release quickness and predictable route usage are concerning. His size and downfield talent could push him up the board, but he won't get easy looks in the pros and may need more work and development than the 2019 production might indicate.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Washington Commanders
Round 3 • Pick 2
PLAYER ANALYSIS
"Big athlete with position versatility" will be a tag from some, but it's vague and lacks projection. While Gibson is a one-year wonder, his 14 career touchdowns on just 77 touches demand attention. He played more slot than running back in college, but he was a runner in high school and has an intriguing combination of size, burst, vision and power. He is a four-phase player on Day 1 with the ability to return kicks, cover them and create matchup problems for linebackers out of the backfield. The sample size is extremely limited and he needs a developmental runway, but Gibson has exciting upside as a pro.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Buffalo Bills
Round 6 • Pick 28
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Potential inside/outside target with below average speed but outstanding ball skills, instincts and will to make the contested catch. Scouts must balance his impressive pass-catching talent against issues eluding press-man and NFL-caliber coverage. Hodgins is astutely aware of coverage location in all areas of the field and adjusts accordingly. He's clearly more skilled than opponents when the ball is in the air, but the catch space will be tighter and the challenges more fierce as a pro. He needs to refine his route-running and may need to be moved and stacked in bunch sets for release freedom, but Hodgins has the ability to see the field in multiple-wideout sets as a middle-round pick.
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Washington Commanders
Round 4 • Pick 36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Very intriguing height-weight-speed prospect who showed noticeable improvements in a number of important areas in 2019. While his hands were superior in '19, it's possible that focus drops could return with bigger, better players beating on his routes from snap to whistle. When he does catch it, he has an innate ability to add yardage after the catch with his size and agility. Gandy-Golden's route-running is still a work in progress, but his build-up speed, length and ball skills could allow him to develop into a dangerous third-level threat on the next level.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 3 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Straight-line speedster with a fireplug build who needs to close the ability gap between when the ball is in his hands and when it's not. Duvernay is a challenging study because he carries long speed but he's not a ball winner. He's a slot receiver with tight hips and below-average routes but has outstanding hands and uses power to add yards after catch. The pieces don't quite fit together, but great hands, YAC and speed are traits teams might look to mold. He's not a classic developmental prospect but could become one if a team has a plan for him and can improve his routes.
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Houston Texans
Round 5 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Raw but talented X receiver with NFL-caliber length, speed and athletic ability. He runs a limited route tree and doesn't show enough attention to detail in his route work, but he's loose and fluid with the ability to get that area corrected. He lets coverage off the hook when he doesn't burst and separate like he's capable of, but he has access to plenty of juice when needed. While improvement should be expected, learning to play with better catch aggression and ball-tracking is not a given. Coulter is an explosive, high-upside talent with functional-starter upside, but a lower floor.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
65.97
Athleticism
65.85
Total Score
131.82
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Developmental, finesse receiver with highly threatening speed as a field-stretching Z. Jackson is a one-year wonder whose 2019 season is quite impressive considering the many raw and underdeveloped elements of his play. Vertical separation isn't a problem, but winning 50/50 balls is. He struggles to track and adjust to throws when forced to break stride and has difficulties finishing contested catches against bigger cornerbacks. The ball skills and instincts need to get better, but better deep ball accuracy and more varied usage as a pro could unlock additional potential and make him an intriguing middle route option.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 7 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Words like "dependable," "reliable," and "consistent" work well to describe Ohio State's all-time catch leader. He's a slot worker who is most effective in space, where his route savvy and sticky hands can make their mark. He's not sudden or special with the ball in his hands underneath and won't stretch defenses vertically, so the routes may need to go from good to great for him to become more than a solid backup.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Detroit Lions
Round 5 • Pick 21
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
After missing all of 2018, Cephus got right back into the swing of things culminating with memorable games against Ohio State and Oregon. Size and body positioning create workable windows in tight quarters and his ball skills build trust with the quarterback. He's a build-up runner who lacks suddenness to uncover and may need to be motioned, bunched, and lined in the slot to help with early separation. Teams know he can catch it but will need to see him get open. Cephus is a possession receiver with the profile of a capable WR3/4.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 5 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Contested-catch warrior who plays the game like a big brother imposing his will on his younger brothers on the playground. Johnson's lack of speed and explosiveness make it hard to create clean catch windows unless he's working against zone. However, he's an absolute rebound champ, using instincts, timing and an impressive knowledge of body control to keep defenders away from the football and make it his own. His production speaks directly to his ball skills and competitiveness, but physical limitations might pigeon-hole him into a role as a zone-beating possession slot with red-zone talent.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 5 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive outside receiver with great size and ball skills, but below-average speed. May need to find an offense that allows him to work downfield, where size overrides quickness once the ball is in the air. He missed a chunk of 2019 due to a lingering hamstring issue, but looked fairly pedestrian against LSU's talented cornerbacks. He should work well against zone, but needs to play stronger to battle back against the contested catches he's going to see. Johnson may need a more limited route-tree that allows him to open up his stride and exploit size mismatches down the field.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
57.17
Athleticism
65.54
Total Score
122.71
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slot receiver with above-average size and adequate speed and separation quickness. He has good feel for space when working against two-deep looks. Willing and able to take on targets in the middle of the field. Davis was hurt by inconsistent quarterbacking but also found it difficult to uncover against tight man-to-man at times. He had some positive moments at the Senior Bowl and despite slightly underwhelming production, could land in Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) as a backup slot target with some outside flexibility.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 6 • Pick 21
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Early-entry prospect with adequate size and speed but needs to prove he can rise to the occasion against NFL competition. Watkins' confidence has been affected by level of competition and his catch focus appears to change when he works into traffic. Hip tightness limits route effectiveness, but he runs well enough to work vertically and across the field with modest separation and above-average jump-ball talent. His leap in production is a good sign, but if he doesn't do a better job of getting away from press, he will have a hard time making it. The potential outweighs the concerns and he should be a Day 3 selection with a shot at becoming a WR4/5.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Cleveland Browns
Round 6 • Pick 8
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Former five-star and top-rated receiver coming out of high school, Peoples-Jones failed to find the success and production expected over his three seasons at Michigan. His route tempo is sluggish, but he has some savvy and shortcuts footwork for out-breaking routes to the boundary. He doesn't run well enough to play outside in the pros but has decent tape as a big slot. His pro limitations go beyond Michigan's spotty offense and he may not reach any higher than being an average backup.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 6 • Pick 22
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Average size, quickness and speed, but extraordinary ball skills that allow for viral-caliber catches throughout his game tape. Teams may see the measurables and move him inside, but he lacks slot quickness and route savvy underneath. Once the ball is launched, however, Proche is an alpha with ball tracking, body control and razor-sharp focus, which makes him the favorite in contested-catch battles downfield. Polishing the routes and determining the fit that best activates his ultra-competitive nature and freakish instincts/talent when the ball is in the air could be the difference between becoming a WR3 or a WR5.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Quarterback turned slot receiver with the competitiveness and traits offering reasonable expectations for rapid improvements. Hinton's route running is filled with inefficiencies that limit his separation effectiveness and create too many contested catches. However, it's worth noting that improvements could be seen in his route running by midseason and he possesses natural ball-winning skills that should help him in his process. There is enough toughness and athleticism to bank on as a Day 3 selection with the potential to develop into a solid NFL backup.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 5 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Well-built slot receiver who tends to take what the defense gives him but doesn't really have the skillset to threaten and defeat coverage on a regular basis. He doesn't have a big early burst or desired long speed so he's likely to wear coverage unless he's bunched or in motion. His hands are reliable and he's quick in transitioning from catch to run in the quick passing game. He's a fearless, downhill kick returner with a running back's vision and can flip the field for his team, but he needs to prove he's worthy of a receiver spot on the roster to make a team.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 7/8"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
63.63
Athleticism
67.12
Total Score
130.75
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Inside/outside receiving option with the technique and instincts to handle more sophisticated routes early in his career. Lipscomb can uncover with efficient, quiet routes on the first and second levels and gets check marks with his hands, body control and run-after-catch ability. The biggest concern will be how he handles the physicality of NFL corners who will offer more resistance both off the release and with contested catches. He has the talent to become a relatively productive pro.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/4"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 8 7/8"
- Wing
- 79 3/8"
Production
60.24
Athleticism
58.42
Total Score
118.66
PLAYER ANALYSIS
There are two versions of Lawrence Cager. The Miami Hurricane version played slower and had issues with focus drops. The Georgia Bulldog version played faster and with better fluidity of movement. In fact, he played with elite focus and contested catch talent. He is a reliable possession receiver with the size and toughness to work the middle of the field, but proved he could make impressive catches on all three levels. Both versions had issues with injury, so his medicals and 40-yard-dash time will play a substantial role in deciding whether or not he gets drafted, but his 2019 tape was definitely good enough.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He's a bit of an enigma as a former four-star recruit with an explosive athletic profile, but a disappointing lack of production relative to his potential. His ability to get to top speed in an instant makes him a threat after the catch and on go routes, but the route-running will need future development and some hip tightness may limit his overall wiggle. With below-average ball skills, Simmons is a better athlete than pass-catcher, but the tape shows value on gadget plays, as a punt returner and a gunner. The game-breaking speed and potential versatility give him a real chance of becoming a better pro than college player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big slot receiver with desired size and athletic ability but lacking speed and consistency of play. There are times when Wright feels like more like a running back than wideout with his eye-catching open-field vision and elusiveness. While he is talented with the ball in his hands both after the catch and as a return specialist, he lacks sharp route-running and overall separation burst to uncover consistently against man coverage. His small hands and fading focus in traffic are issues he must contend with in order to find an NFL home.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 78 7/8"
Production
56.60
Athleticism
69.04
Total Score
125.64
PLAYER ANALYSIS
One-trick prospect with field-stretching ability to work the third level, but lacking the route savvy and consistent competitiveness to get open underneath. Tape can be frustrating as Callaway simply doesn't play to his speed often enough and operates with a sense of lethargy at times. He's a natural pass-catcher with plus ball skills and offers punt return value, but he must improve his routes and prove he can be more than an occasional deep ball threat if he wants to hold an NFL job.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 31 7/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 76 7/8"
Production
74.19
Athleticism
64.03
Total Score
138.22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Vertical target coming off a monster season with several big plays to light up the stat sheet. Bayless struggles with hip sink. His short-area agility severely limits functional separation out of breaks underneath and on intermediate routes. He appeared to flash quality speed on tape, but scouts aren't sure he has true top speed to become a vertical threat as a pro. He's athletic in the air, but needs to play tougher/stronger both through the route and on 50/50 balls. He might get a shot to prove himself as a later-round pick if he runs well.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Chicago Bears
Round 5 • Pick 28
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Limber and explosive, he has the makings of a mismatch slot with the ability to stretch and attack speed-deficient coverages. It's easy to criticize Mooney for frequency of drops during his time at Tulane, but he took short throws and turned them into touchdowns of 86, 79 and 55 yards in 2018. He's sudden underneath and should fit right in as a slot, but he won't be able to outrun NFL coverage and needs to tighten up the routes. He definitely has a puncher's shot at finding an NFL home, but the slender frame and inability to help on special teams are big challenges to overcome.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 6 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Intriguing height-weight-speed slot prospect with potential to challenge the field on all three levels. Swain is a freestyle route runner with a lack of attention to detail and an addiction to a skip-stutter that is both predictable and inefficient. He needs to play faster underneath and with more physicality to improve his contested catch percentage. He has some suddenness that is waiting to be unlocked with more focused route-running. When his punt-return talent is added to the mix, there are enough checkmarks to believe Swain has a shot to be a Day 3 selection and a player who can win a roster spot at some point.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/4"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
61.18
Total Score
115.83
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Later-round prospect who wins with good size and fantastic ball skills. Parker's high school basketball background shows up on 50/50 throws. His body control, timing and hand strength translate on any level of football. He's not fast and is too content to win in the air rather than with clever route running. He's instinctive working zone-beaters underneath and his toughness as a run blocker will earn him points. He's a talented ball-winner as a big slot, but a lack of long speed and separation quickness make improved route-running a top priority for his step up in competition.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76"
Production
57.19
Athleticism
59.23
Total Score
116.42
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Outside receiver who makes up for a lack of speed with crisp, clever routes and above-average contested-catch toughness. Brown is a smart, competitive receiver with a completion percentage on his targets that was 10 points higher than his quarterback's overall total in 2019. He's more linear than fluid in his movements, but he changes direction without much speed loss underneath. He has very little special teams experience, which could hurt his chances if he doesn't impress with his testing numbers.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 81 5/8"
Production
54.05
Athleticism
75.06
Total Score
129.11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Johnson is a slow-starter in beating press, takes time to build up to top speed and his route-running needs an overhaul. However, he has a big, strong frame, is decent when tasked with catching through contact and is a willing, effective blocker in space. Piece it all together and a transition to matchup tight end makes sense. Pass-catchers won't make a team if quarterbacks don't trust them, so the hands must improve for him to stick around. Size and surge in production could intrigue as a late Day 3 developmental receiver or matchup tight end.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 5 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall, spindly deep threat with a good feel for speed variance to bolster effectiveness of separation speed. While Hightower can get down the field, he needs to be led to water and in the clear, as his ball tracking and 50/50 attack skills leave much to be desired. The lack of size and strength could be a continuing issue against press and with contested catches. His run-after-catch and kick-return ability are nice, but may not be enough to balance out the aforementioned concerns.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
51.21
Athleticism
59.06
Total Score
110.27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mack came into Ohio State with plenty of acclaim but saw several teammates finish as more heralded and decorated. The production is disappointing, but the tape should give evaluators some hope. He has average speed, but is an instinctive, purposeful route-runner who can uncover on intermediate routes. His frame, length and hand size expand his catch radius, but he needs to eliminate focus drops. There is size and talent to work with, but he may need a strong workout to convince teams to take him on Day 3. He has WR4 upside if he can prove himself on special teams.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 6 • Pick 33
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big pass-catcher with intriguing size but lacking the assertiveness to impose his will. Patmon suffers from an overall lack of suddenness to uncover on both the first and second levels and issues with focus drops is an additional concern since he'll see plenty of contested catches. He has decent buildup speed, body control and ball skills to compete for 50/50 balls, but he doesn't always play with "my-ball" attitude. He's big but limited and must play with better confidence and toughness to carve out a roster spot.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Without question, Merritt is one of the most athletic and explosive receivers in this draft. He won the SPARQ national title in high school in 2014, was a 100- and 200-meter sprinter in high school, ran track at Oregon and can easily bound over 40 inches in the vertical leap. For all his physical prowess, he doesn't impose his explosiveness on opponents often enough. The ball skills are impressive, but the route running needs work. The play traits and athleticism would usually be enough for him to land on Day 3, but character concerns in his background could keep him from being picked.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Spent his final two seasons at Utah as a defensive end before becoming a wide receiver as a graduate transfer at Utah State. Repp is an intriguing athlete with a good combination of size and athletic ability to handle big slot duties. He's not big enough or tough enough to handle blocking duties as a tight end, but he can get into space and stay between the defender and ball-carrier on the flanks. He has the speed and athletic ability to challenge on all three levels and the positioning and body control to make contested catches. Repp has a shot as a developmental big slot.
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Denver Broncos
Round 7 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cleveland came into Florida with some fanfare as one of the top receivers out of Houston, but leaves Florida without enough production. He has adequate hands and solid short-area athleticism underneath, but lacks the burst and physicality needed to open windows and make contested catches. His size is a plus and his effort on special teams could become an important differentiator if he is to make a roster or practice squad.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 7/8"
- Weight
- 170 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/8"
- Hand
- 8 3/8"
- Wing
- 73"
Production
51.74
Athleticism
74.04
Total Score
125.78
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly explosive playmaker with field-stretching speed and short-area quickness to tempt teams looking for viable three-level solutions from the slot. Thomas' impressive athleticism and talent were wasted by sub-par quarterbacking and self-sabotage. On tape, he creates chunk plays as a vertical threat, on crossing routes and with wide receiver screens and jet sweeps. He relies on athletic gifts over route acumen, but that can be corrected. His draft profile is bolstered by his potential as a return man, but he's likely to have his name scratched from some draft boards due to character concerns, despite the talent.
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