2020 Free agent & Draft Wide Receiver thread. (1 Viewer)

With Jerry Jeudy I see Julio Jones 2.0. He's the complete package, the most refined route runner, has big play potential.

I can't see him not going top 10, but if you go ahead and trade up for a Receiver, I think it should be him without a doubt, you'd have potentially the best receiving duo in the NFL teaming him with Michael Thomas; and the next QB of the Saints would be set for years.
 
DAY 1 DRAFT RISERS
These are the under-the-radar prospects who had a strong day of practice Tuesday and whose college tape deserves closer inspection:

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Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
Team: South

Duvernay's top-end speed is decent, but it was his quickness in getting off the line and then transitioning upfield after the catch that really stood out all day long. He was consistently open and looked very natural making the catch and then turning and going. Duvernay is undersized at 5-foot-11, but make no mistake: He produces. He hauled in 106 balls for 1,386 yards and nine touchdowns this season. A likely midrounder in April, Duvernay was really fun to watch on Tuesday. -- McShay
 
Laviska Shenault Showcase

Comparisons: Sammy Watkins & Cooper Kupp

Probably the best YAC receiver in the draft.

Does everything ala Tayson Hill and even adds special teams value and can play Wildcat.

Im guessing that he runs somewhere in the 4.35 40 range at 220 lbs.



He is like a cross between Kamara and Taysom Hill but as a receiver and will be hard for Payton to pass up because he seems tailor-made for this offense.









 
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DAY 1 DRAFT RISERS
These are the under-the-radar prospects who had a strong day of practice Tuesday and whose college tape deserves closer inspection:

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Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
Team: South

Duvernay's top-end speed is decent, but it was his quickness in getting off the line and then transitioning upfield after the catch that really stood out all day long. He was consistently open and looked very natural making the catch and then turning and going. Duvernay is undersized at 5-foot-11, but make no mistake: He produces. He hauled in 106 balls for 1,386 yards and nine touchdowns this season. A likely midrounder in April, Duvernay was really fun to watch on Tuesday. -- McShay


Duvernay, Ken Hamler, and Bryan Edwards are ideal Slot guys as rookies.

Duvernay and Hamler have speed to burn there in spades. They both remind me of Joe Morgan or Phillip Dorsett. Possibly even Devery Henderson.






 
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Duvernay, Ken Hamler, and Bryan Edwards are ideal Slot guys as rookies.

Duvernay and Hamler have speed to burn there in spades. They both remind me of Joe Morgan or Phillip Dorsett. Possibly even Devery Henderson.








I don't know much about Hamler, but he looks good in that video. I think my offseason thing is that I want a guy who can get YAC and not just on deep routes, but on crossers and shallow to medium over-the-middle routes. If we're not going to have a deep ball threat, we should at least pressure the defense with some players that can create their own splash plays. A slot guy like the three you mentioned could fit the bill. And if we can locate someone like that, they'll be useful even after Drew is gone.

The profile that keeps popping up in my head is Santana Moss. I like your Dorsett comparison as well.
 
Patriots are reportedly raving over the Prospects of James Proche at the senior bowl to possibly be their next Wes Welker.

He is likely the most prolific pass catcher in college fb over the past 2 seasons with over 200 receptions and 27 tds in that span.


"Proche played four seasons at SMU. He caught 93 passes for 1,199 yards with 12 touchdowns as a junior in 2018, and then tallied 111 receptions for 1,225 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior this past season. He's listed at 6-foot and 193 pounds."


 
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I don't know much about Hamler, but he looks good in that video. I think my offseason thing is that I want a guy who can get YAC and not just on deep routes, but on crossers and shallow to medium over-the-middle routes. If we're not going to have a deep ball threat, we should at least pressure the defense with some players that can create their own splash plays. A slot guy like the three you mentioned could fit the bill. And if we can locate someone like that, they'll be useful even after Drew is gone.

The profile that keeps popping up in my head is Santana Moss. I like your Dorsett comparison as well.
Moss was a bit more sudden than either guy.


Both Hamler and Duvernay create separation mostly at the top of their routes like Morgan and Devery Henderson did.


I would love to see both win more consistently underneath. Duvernay did have a bunch of catches but many seemed like designed screens like Lil'Jordan Humphrey ran last year.


The best Yac Guys that I've seen so far are Laviska Shenault and Bryan Edwards.
 
Proche definitely has a knack for winning highly contested balls despite only weighing 193lbs.

There were very few passes above that weren't contested that he didn't have to muscle away in tight coverage.

The ability to win even without separation is key on the next level.

 
Mickey Loomis throwing out Smoke Screens?

 
+rep for the good post and for leaving out Jalen "Tavon Austin" Reagor
Reagor seems like more of a pure outside guy.

He reminds me more of Donte Stallworth. Super athlete with incredible speed. His only weakness is stiff hips.
 
Mickey Loomis throwing out Smoke Screens?

If this isn't a smokescreen then this draft is shaping up to be a repeat of 2014 when we should have taken 2 wrs because of the strong crop that year but instead reached for Stanley Jean-Baptiste in rd 2.

It could also be argued that a trade up for cooks was not necessary with Allen Robinson sitting right there on the board for the taking at 27.


This draft is so deep at wr that they should be able to find immediate contributors and possible starters all the way through round 4.
 
a guy who could become a free agent because of the salary cap is sammy watkins. I think his next contract is going to be more of a prove it and we could be the one to give it to him.
 
Moss was a bit more sudden than either guy.


Both Hamler and Duvernay create separation mostly at the top of their routes like Morgan and Devery Henderson did.


I would love to see both win more consistently underneath. Duvernay did have a bunch of catches but many seemed like designed screens like Lil'Jordan Humphrey ran last year.


The best Yac Guys that I've seen so far are Laviska Shenault and Bryan Edwards.


I don't think Moss was more sudden that Duv. But Moss is what, 6-7 years removed, so my memory could be off. That was several beers and a baby ago. I remember him being a first round pick, so I'm sure his measurables were significant.

You're right about Duv/LJH, Duvernay took over the LJH role in Herman's offense last year. But he was more effective at it than LJH, while being a better physical specimen. Duvernay created his own separation. LJH mostly just relied on bullying smaller guys at the college level, which is unlikely to translate to the NFL (and why I was down on him as an NFL prospect when he came to NOLA). They ran a lot more of those bubble screens to Duv than LJH, because Duvernay had much more explosive play potential. Also, I hate that play.

Anyway, Duvernay is a much better prospect than LJH.
 
I don't think Moss was more sudden that Duv. But Moss is what, 6-7 years removed, so my memory could be off. That was several beers and a baby ago. I remember him being a first round pick, so I'm sure his measurables were significant.

You're right about Duv/LJH, Duvernay took over the LJH role in Herman's offense last year. But he was more effective at it than LJH, while being a better physical specimen. Duvernay created his own separation. LJH mostly just relied on bullying smaller guys at the college level, which is unlikely to translate to the NFL (and why I was down on him as an NFL prospect when he came to NOLA). They ran a lot more of those bubble screens to Duv than LJH, because Duvernay had much more explosive play potential. Also, I hate that play.

Anyway, Duvernay is a much better prospect than LJH.
Another physical comparison for Duvernay is Golden Tate after weighing in at 5'11 202 at the Senior Bowl.

Duvernay is already a better prospect than Humphrey because of his track speed.

Once he learns NFL routes and technique the sky will be the limit.
 

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