2018 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers

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2018 NFL Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers
By Charlie Ca
The top 2018 Wide Receiver prospects available for the 2018 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2019 prospect. ** - denotes 2020 prospect.

This page was last updated Dec. 2, 2017. Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates.

1. Calvin Ridley*, WR, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2018): 1.
1/13/18: In surveying sources from five teams, the most common name that came up as the top receiver was Ridley. The talented junior gets a lot of praise for his route-running, quickness, and generally having good hands. Ridley had 55 catches for 967 yards with four touchdowns for 2017, but his production was held back by Alabama featuring its ground attack while using a running quarterback in Jalen Hurts, who has severe passing limitations.

Though Ridley is the top consensus wideout for the 2018 NFL Draft, he doesn't come without some concerns, as multiple sources say independently that his thin frame worries them for the NFL. He is listed at 190 pounds, but team sources say that he has weighed-in in the 180s. With that being one factor, some scouts have said they are grading Ridley as a late first-rounder. He could end up going high out of team need at his premium position, however.

7/17/17: In 2016, Ridley made 72 catches for 769 yards with seven touchdowns. He had a tremendous debut for Alabama and became the Crimson Tide's No. 1 receiver as a freshman. As a replacement for Amari Cooper, Ridley was very effective with 89 receptions for 1,045 yards with seven touchdowns. He finished the 2015 season with impressive performances against Florida and Michigan State to help push Alabama to the National Championship. Ridley has size, speed and a ton of upside for the NFL.





2. Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 216.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2018): 1-2.
1/13/18: In 2017, Sutton totaled 68 catches for 1,085 yards with 12 touchdowns. He played well for SMU and continued to be a dynamic point-scoring threat. Sutton wisely decided to skip his final year of eligibility to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

7/17/17: In 2016, Sutton totaled 76 receptions for 1,246 yards - 16.5 yard average per catch - with 10 touchdowns. He played well for SMU, showing his size, strength and quickness. He could have been a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but the redshirt sophomore decided to return for his junior year.

In the preseason of 2016, sources say they have been really impressed with Sutton. One scouting director told WalterFootball.com that in studying up on players before hitting the road for college training camps, Sutton's tape really stood out. As a redshirt freshman, he totaled 862 yards - 17.6 yard average per catch - and nine touchdowns on 49 receptions. In the 2015 season opener, SMU was blown out by Baylor, but Sutton had 82 yards and two touchdowns on only three receptions. Sutton has size to him and has consistently displayed big-play ability.



3. Equanimeous St. Brown*, WR, Notre Dame
Height: 6-4. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2018): 1-3.
1/13/18: St. Brown had 33 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. Throughout the season, St. Brown got open through his excellent route-running while also seeing a lot of double teams, but the immense struggles of Notre Dame's quarterback play and passing offense limited St. Brown.

7/17/17: Sources who have done advance work on the 2018 class are really impressed and intrigued with St. Brown. They say he is a super-polished route runner with tremendous speed, athletic ability, body control, and hands. They said they think St. Brown could be more gifted and talented than the three wideouts who went in the top 10 of the 2017 NFL Draft, but St. Brown gets fewer opportunities to show his skill. In 2016, he had 58 receptions for 961 yards with nine touchdowns.



4. Auden Tate*, WR, Florida State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round (2018): 1-3.
1/13/18: Tate totaled 40 receptions for 548 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017, but he was really impressive. The huge receiver is a mismatch weapon who gives defensive backs a lot of problems. He is very dangerous to win jump balls downfield and is a real red-zone weapon. Tate's numbers were held back in 2017 by playing with the backup quarterback, but Tate has huge potential and upside for the NFL. Some sources think that Tate should have returned to Florida State for 2018 and improved before going to the next level, but he decided to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.



5. Christian Kirk*, WR, Texas A&M
Height: 5-11. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round (2018): 1-3.
1/13/18: Kirk made 71 catches for 919 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017. He also produced some big kick and punt returns. Versus Arkansas, Kirk carried Texas A&M to a win with five catches for 110 yards with two touchdowns and a kickoff returned for a touchdown.

Kirk saw a lot of double coverage his direction in 2017, plus quarterback Kelly Mond struggled to get Kirk the ball. As a result, some teams are down on Kirk. A few teams said they had him graded as a 2/3 - a second- to third-rounder. One team said they had him as late in the first round, but another said Round 3. Kirk is a fast play-maker who really competes and has special potential for the NFL.

7/17/17: Kirk played well in 2016 despite inconsistent quarterback play from the Aggies. He had 83 receptions for 928 yards with nine touchdowns while splitting targets with wideouts like Josh Reynolds and Ricky Seals-Jones.

Kirk had an outstanding freshman debut for Texas A&M and earned playing time over more veteran receivers who had previous produced for the Aggies. In 2015, Kirk caught 80 passes for 1,009 yards with seven touchdowns. He averaged only 19.3 yards per kick return, but averaged 24.4 yards per punt returns with two touchdowns. Kirk is a fast, explosive play-maker. Some scouting sources have said there nickname for Kirk is "Baby Beckham" in reference to Odell Beckham Jr.



6. Simmie Cobbs Jr.*, WR, Indiana
Height: 6-4. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2018): 1-3.
1/13/18: Cobbs totaled 72 receptions for 841 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017. In a thoroughly impressive performance, Cobbs had his way with the highly acclaimed Ohio State defense. He got the better of every corner the Buckeyes matched up against him as he totaled 149 yards and a touchdown on 11 receptions. Cobbs showed size, hands, quickness, route-running, body control, and the ability to win 50-50 passes. That was a phenomenal tape for him. Cobbs decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

7/17/17: Cobbs missed the 2016 season with an ankle injury, but he showed some big-play ability in 2015 when he caught 60 passes for 1,035 yards (17.3 average) and four touchdowns. He is a big receiver who has an intriguing skill set. Cobbs could feasibly return to Indiana if he was given a medical redshirt for the 2016 season.

 
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7. Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
Height: 5-11. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2018): 2-3.
1/13/18: Miller played really well for Memphis, showing good route-running, quickness, good hands, and elusiveness after the catch. He had 92 receptions for 1,462 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2017. Miller came up huge to help Memphis upset UCLA and has created some positive buzz for himself in the scouting community. Miller is viewed as more of a second-day talent who could be a weapon as a slot receiver in the NFL.

7/17/17: Miller is smaller receiver, but he was massively productive for Memphis in 2016 as the No. 1 receiver for quarterback Riley Ferguson. Miller totaled 95 receptions for 1,434 yards with 14 touchdowns on the year. The previous season, he hauled in 47 passes for 694 yards and five touchdowns. Miller and Ferguson should be poised for another big season in 2017.



8. Marcel Ateman, WR, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round (2018): 2-4.
1/13/18: In speaking with a director of college scouting, they had a higher grade on Ateman than they did on fellow Cowboys wide receiver James Washington. They had Washington as a mid-rounder with Ateman having second-day potential in the 2018 NFL Draft. In 2017, Ateman recorded 59 catches for 1,156 yards with eight touchdowns. He averaged 19.4 yards per catch. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Ateman displays mismatch size with the ability to make plays downfield. The 2018 NFL Draft isn't especially strong at receiver, so Ateman could rise with a strong performance at the Senior Bowl.



9. Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech
Height: 5-11. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2018): 2-4.
1/13/18: Coutee was extremely productive in the Red Raiders' spread offense. The junior is a fast receiver who gets separation through his quickness and route-running. In 2017, he caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards with 10 touchdowns. With Pat Mahomes under center in 2016, Coutee snatched 55 receptions for 890 yards and seven scores. Coutee projects to the NFL as a slot receiver and could use more strength to his frame.



10. D.J. Chark, WR, LSU
Height: 6-3. Weight: 187.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2018): 2-4.
1/13/18: Chark had 40 receptions for 874 yards and three touchdowns in 2017. Once again, LSU's limitations in the passing game restricted the roster's receiving talent. Some sources say they are grading Chark as a mid-rounder. Others think he could go higher.

7/17/17: LSU has really struggled with quarterback play over the past few seasons, and that has held back talented receivers like Chark, Malachi Dupre and Travin Dural. In 2016, Chark had just 26 receptions, but averaged almost 18 yards reception to total 466 yards with three touchdowns. Chark has good size and quickness, if he can get consistent help from his quarterback, he's capable of producing a lot more.



11. Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2018): 3-4.
1/13/18: Pettis played well in 2017 with 62 receptions for 721 yards and seven touchdowns. He also passed DeSean Jackson to be the Pac-12's all-time leader in punt returns for a touchdown with nine. Some scouts really like Pettis and say he is a smooth receiver who is fluid, fast, quick handed, and dangerous after the catch. Other sources have said they think Pettis lacks elusiveness, drops too many passes, and is just a guy.

7/17/17: Pettis was the Huskies' No. 2 receiver to John Ross in 2016 and was a solid contributor. Pettis totaled 53 receptions for 822 yards with 15 touchdowns for Washington. With Ross in the NFL, Pettis should be Jake Browning's top target as a senior. Pettis has quickness and looks like he could be a solid complementary receiver in the NFL.



12. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: Washington caught 74 passes for 1,549 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2017. He is a deep-threat receiver with a lot of production in his college spread attack, which takes advantage of a lot of weak defenses.

Some team sources told me they graded Washington as a mid-rounder for the 2018 NFL Draft. The senior has a running back's build and is not really twitchy. He is deceptively fast, but that is build-up speed rather than first-step explosiveness. Sources also say that Washington has good hands, but doesn't really make players miss after the catch. One team source said they graded Washington as a late fourth-rounder.

7/17/17: Over the past few seasons, Washington has been a big-play threat for the Cowboys. He put 71 receptions for 1,380 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2016, including a record-setting game against Pittsburgh (9-296-2) and a domination of Colorado cornerback Chidobe Awuzie in the bowl game (9-171-1). As a sophomore, Washington snagged 53 passes for 1,087 yards with 10 scores. Washington has decent size and can stretch teams vertically with speed.

 
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13. Jordan Lasley*, WR, UCLA
Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: With Josh Rosen leaving for the NFL, Lasley made the jump with him. asley was Rosen's best receiver in 2017, hauling in 69 receptions for 1,264 yards and nine touchdowns. It was a big jump from his sophomore season, when he caught 41 passes for 620 yards and five scores. Lasley missed four games with injury in 2017 but had massive performances against USC (10-204-3), California (12-227-1) and Kansas State (8-128-1) to close out the season.



14. Javon Wims, WR, Georgia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: The Bulldogs were led by a strong rushing game in 2017, but when they needed a clutch play through the air, Wims produced for them. In 2017, he totaled 45 catches for 720 yards and seven touchdowns. It was a big increase over 2016 when he caught 17 passes for 190 yards and one score. Wims showed some size, quickness, and upside as a senior. He could be a sleeper who rises.

14. David Sills*, WR, West Virginia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
12/2/17: Sills has been very productive in 2017 with 60 receptions for 980 yards with 18 touchdowns. He has mismatch size and has enough speed to challenge defenses downfield. Sills is an excellent red-zone weapon with his size, hands, and leaping ability. He is on his way to turning himself into a legit NFL prospect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcsi9UCCfkQ


15. Cedric Wilson, WR, Boise State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: Boise State got a lot of use out of Wilson in 2017 with 83 receptions for 1,511 yards and seven touchdowns. The senior had huge games against Virginia with 209 yards and Washington State with 147 yards. As a junior, he totaled 56 catches for 1,129 yards with 11 touchdowns. Wilson has height and length to him.




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16. Jaleel Scott, WR, New Mexico State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: Every year, there are a few under-the-radar prospects who stand out well enough to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Scott is one of those prospects as he will be participating in the elite scouting event in Mobile, Alabama. The senior made 52 catches for 786 yards with eight touchdowns in 2017. While those numbers aren't eye-popping, his measureables are, as he checks in at 6-foot-6, 215 pounds. With mismatch size, Scott could send a real jolt into his draft stock if he is able to show some quickness at the Senior Bowl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RWoGdVHmug


17. Deon Cain*, WR, Clemson
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: In 2017, Cain recorded 58 receptions for 734 yards and six touchdown. He didn't play as well as in 2016, but that could be from a few factors. Clemson spread the ball around in 2017 and did not give Cain a lot of targets as they were using a first-year starter at quarterback who had some passing limitations. Team sources were disappointed in Cain's play as well, including some ugly dropped passes. They say he is a one-trick-pony deep receiver who is going to need development for the NFL.

7/17/17: Cain (6-1, 210) didn't get as much attention among the Tigers' offensive weapons, yet he made a lot of big plays for Clemson's National Championship team. Cain caught 38 passes for 724 yards with nine touchdowns on the year. His speed and athleticism were illustrated by his average of 19 yards per reception. He averaged 17 yards per catch as a freshman (34-582-5). Even though Clemson is breaking in a new quarterback, Cain could have a big season as the Tigers' No. 1 receiver.



18. Deontay Burnett*, WR, USC
Height: 6-0. Weight: 170.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: Burnett totaled 86 receptions for 1,114 yards and nine touchdowns in 2017. He doesn't have great size and has a skinny build, but he is a quick receiver who is a quality route-runner. Burnett might fit best as a slot receiver in the NFL.

7/17/17: Burnett flashed as the No. 2 receiver for the Trojans in 2016, catching 56 passes for 622 yards with seven touchdowns. With JuJu Smith-Schuster in the NFL, Burnett could be the No. 1 receiver for USC in 2017. With a tremendous quarterback in Sam Darnold, Burnett could be poised for a big season.

 
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19. Darren Carrington, WR, Utah
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2018): 3-5.
1/13/18: Carrington transferred from Oregon to Utah before the start of the 2017 season. After struggling in 2016, Carrington played well for the Utes. He totaled 70 catches for 980 yards and six touchdowns on the season.

7/17/17: In 2016, Carrington totaled 43 receptions for 606 yards with five touchdowns. He was banged up, yet continued to play. Carrington wasn't very impressive though and was wise to return to Oregon.

Carrington flashed more big-play skills for the Ducks over his first two seasons. In both of those years, he averaged 19 yards per reception. Carrington hauled in 32 passes during 2015 for 609 yards with six touchdowns. As a freshman, he had 37 receptions for 704 yards and four touchdowns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlvgYuSp6Bw&t=107s


20. Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: Gallup had 100 receptions for 1,413 yards and seven touchdowns in 2017.

7/17/17: Gallup had nice production for the Rams in the 2016 season as he totaled 1,271 yards and 14 touchdowns on 76 receptions. Gallup was recruited by a number of SEC schools out of high school, but he ended up going the junior college route. After two years at Butler Community College, Gallup chose Colorado State over a number of other suitors.



21. Jake Wieneke, WR, South Dakota State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: In 2017, Wieneke made 65 receptions for 965 yards and 16 touchdowns. The senior started 2017 Al Bundy-style with four touchdowns in the season opener. He had six receptions for 75 yards and those scores in that contest. Over his career, Wieneke dominated his FCS competition. As a junior, he totaled 78 catches for 1,316 yards with 16 touchdowns. His sophomore (72-1,472-11) and freshman (73-1,404-16) seasons were good as well.



22. Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 222.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: Lazard notched 71 receptions for 941 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017. As a junior, he totaled 69 receptions for 1,018 yards and seven touchdowns. Lazard made solid contributions as a sophomore (56-808-6) and a freshman (45-593-3), too. The senior is a big receiver for the NFL who presents as a size mismatch. Having enough speed for the pro game will be the question Lazard has to answer to improve his draft stock.



23. Trey Quinn*, WR, SMU
Height: 6-0. Weight: 202.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: In 2017, Quinn was one of the most productive wide receivers in the nation with 114 catches for 1,236 yards and 13 touchdowns. The LSU transfer benefited from defenses sending extra coverage toward Courtland Sutton. Even though Quinn was a 1-year wonder, it made some sense for him to enter the 2018 NFL Draft as Sutton was moving on and there was a coaching change at SMU.



24. J'Mon Moore, WR, Missouri
Height: 6-3. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: In 2017, Moore totaled 65 receptions for 1,082 yards and 10 touchdowns. He had a fabulous start to the season against Missouri State with four receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns. The senior has good size to him and some quickness. As a junior, he caught 62 passes for 1,012 yards with eight touchdowns. Moore contributed (29-350-0) as a sophomore.

 
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25. D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
Height: 5-11. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: In 2017, Moore totaled 80 receptions for 1,033 yards and eight touchdowns. Moore has a thick, running back-like build, and his ability to separate from all-star cornerbacks is going to be put to the test in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl. As a junior, he had 41 catches for 637 yards and six scores.



26. Antonio Callaway*, WR, Florida
Height: 5-11. Weight: 197.
Projected 40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round (2018): 4-6.
1/13/18: Callaway didn't play in 2017 because of a suspension. He ended up in pre-trial diversion after reportedly facing felony fraud charges for allegedly transferring money from a stolen credit card. NFL teams already had major off-the-field concerns about Callaway. While he loves football, he has a lot of issues in terms of hanging out with bad influences, and teams are concerned about him consistently failing drug tests in the NFL. Callaway has been suspended repeatedly by Florida, and he hurt his team by earning another suspension to start the 2017 season.

Scouts across the league say that Callaway has first-round talent. They've even compared him to Antonio Brown in terms of his skill set and what he can do as a receiver, but teams think that Callaway will fall into the mid-rounds because his off-the-field issues are too serious to draft any earlier. They don't have any confidence that he will change and avoid suspensions in the NFL.

7/17/17: In 2016, Callaway totaled 54 receptions for 721 yards with three touchdowns. He displayed his deep speed and play-making ability during the season despite inconsistent quarterback play. Callaway was one of the most dangerous play-makers in the SEC as a freshman. Despite Florida's terrible quarterback play in the second half of the 2015 season, he totaled 678 yards on 35 receptions with four touchdowns on the year. He also returned two punts for touchdowns.

Callaway plays bigger than his size and is a threat to rip off a long gain anytime he touches the ball. Team sources have been really impressed with him on the field, but have major off-the-field concerns. The off-the-field issues have the potential to be a huge weight on Callaway's draft stock.



27. Byron Pringle*, WR, Kansas State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Projected Round (2018): 5-7.
1/13/18: In 2017, Pringle averaged a sparkling 24.1 yards per reception. He totaled 724 yards and six touchdowns on 30 receptions on the year. He averaged 26 yards per kick return with a touchdown. In 2016, Pringle averaged 29 yards per kick return and one score. Pringle went the junior college route after some off-the-field issues and will enter the NFL older than most rookies, as he is already 24.


28. Korey Robertson*, WR, Southern Miss
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round (2018): 5-7.
1/13/18: Robertson broke out in 2017 with 76 catches for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns. It was a huge increase over his sophomore year, when he had 37 catches for 437 yards and three touchdowns. Robertson has nice hands with a thick build, but separating from NFL receivers could be an issue. His 40 time at the combine is going to be critical for where he goes in the 2018 NFL Draft.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcmyUCQaUWQ


29. Steve Ishmael, WR, Syracuse
Height: 6-2. Weight: 209.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2018): 5-7.
1/13/18: Ishmael played well for Syracuse in 2017. The Orange's receivers have their stats inflated by their offense, but team sources have said that Ishmael is put together pretty well. In 2017, he totaled 105 receptions for 1,347 yards with seven touchdowns.



30. Tre'Quan Smith, WR, Central Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round (2018): 5-7.
1/13/18: Smith was a dangerous receiver for Central Florida and was a point-producer. He totaled 13 touchdowns on 59 receptions for 1,171 yards in 2017. Smith had 57 catches for 853 yards and five scores as a sophomore after 52 receptions for 724 yards and four scores in 2015. Smith will participate in the Senior Bowl and could use a strong week in Mobile.
 
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This seems like a pretty good for WRs though maybe not the huge studs like Calvin Johnson. Antonio Callaway is a sick fuck (in more ways than one). Might be worth rolling the dice...
 

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KeKe Coutee is coming out in this draft. Should be a good mid-late round pick-up for someone looking for a guy in the slot.
 

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Put me down for Christian Kirk.
 
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Tre-quon Smith is going largely unnoticed in the pre-draft process, but he’s going to be solid. He’s been a performer every year and across multiple different systems. Plus he’s a hell of a run blocker on the edge.
 

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I feel like we need to draft like 2 receivers or perhaps a TE and a WR. However, we do such a poor job of getting guys like Noah Brown and Switzer quality chances to show what they can do. Even with Butler out. We don't even know about the guys on our roster. They should really play them some against the Eagles. Maybe even get the backup QB some time. Self-scouting is a lot more important than a meaningless win to pad Garett's shitty resume.
 

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Put me down for Christian Kirk.
I think that's the way I'm leaning as well. Would be an exceptional second rounder if he is still around. It's not just about stretching the field either. It's about actually getting open and being able to get explosive plays once the ball is in his hands.

I'd draft him and have no problem moving on from Dez. Frankly Dak looked better last year without Dez. I think Dez gets in his and our coaches heads about forcing him the ball. Suddenly we get tunnel vision.

Callaway would be worth a shot too but we need to do our homework their first. We need speed on offense so bad. We can't count on driving the length of the field 10 yards at a time every time.
 

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Thanks for posting this by the way. Great job.

After watching that I really like Callaway. Dude plays taller than he is. Looks like a hands catcher to me with real speed and separation ability. Literally is exactly what we need at WR. And if he needs baby sitting than give him the Dez Bryant baby sitter and get a number one receiver in the middle rounds.
 
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I feel like we need to draft like 2 receivers or perhaps a TE and a WR. However, we do such a poor job of getting guys like Noah Brown and Switzer quality chances to show what they can do. Even with Butler out. We don't even know about the guys on our roster. They should really play them some against the Eagles. Maybe even get the backup QB some time. Self-scouting is a lot more important than a meaningless win to pad Garett's shitty resume.
The on;y thimg that would peak my interest in next week's game id if our starters are benched and we see what we have in some of our backups like Rush and Switzer.
 

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The on;y thimg that would peak my interest in next week's game id if our starters are benched and we see what we have in some of our backups like Rush and Switzer.
I like Switzer but he is another limited WR. Short and quick but never going to be good at going deep. Teams will figure him out sort of like they have with Beasley and our coaches aren't smart enough to figure it out.

I wouldn't mind playing Rush though. Would like to see if preseason was just a mirage or if the guy has a future in the league.
 

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our coaches aren't smart enough to figure it out.
You can go ahead and extend that to say that about any new receiver we bring in via free agency or the draft.

We are not dumping Bryant, Beasley or Williams. So that means the new guy gets the Brice Butler role for a while.

Sucks to know you can call it how it will be next year even before the current season has ended.
 

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I like Switzer but he is another limited WR. Short and quick but never going to be good at going deep. Teams will figure him out sort of like they have with Beasley and our coaches aren't smart enough to figure it out.

I wouldn't mind playing Rush though. Would like to see if preseason was just a mirage or if the guy has a future in the league.
It would be interesting to see Rush play with the Starters.
 

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You can go ahead and extend that to say that about any new receiver we bring in via free agency or the draft.

We are not dumping Bryant, Beasley or Williams. So that means the new guy gets the Brice Butler role for a while.

Sucks to know you can call it how it will be next year even before the current season has ended.
We have to be one of the slowest offenses in the NFL. I mean shit, our punter was our fastest player against the Raiders. We really need a new head coach who has the balls to come out and say. Hey, we need a complete receiver. Not a big and slow guy. Not a small and quick guy with no long speed. A complete WR. One that can threaten a DB deep and then stop on a dime and catch the ball.

And frankly a head coach who can look at Witten and realize there is zero point in having him on the field in third and long. Instead he is viewed as untouchable. There are actually NFL teams with a TE that can stretch the field. Instead defensive LBers basically never backup against us. And there is no one afraid of Witten taking the 5 yard pass and running to get 10 yards.
 

lostxn

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We have to be one of the slowest offenses in the NFL. I mean shit, our punter was our fastest player against the Raiders. We really need a new head coach who has the balls to come out and say. Hey, we need a complete receiver. Not a big and slow guy. Not a small and quick guy with no long speed. A complete WR. One that can threaten a DB deep and then stop on a dime and catch the ball.

And frankly a head coach who can look at Witten and realize there is zero point in having him on the field in third and long. Instead he is viewed as untouchable. There are actually NFL teams with a TE that can stretch the field. Instead defensive LBers basically never backup against us. And there is no one afraid of Witten taking the 5 yard pass and running to get 10 yards.
Sure would have been nice had we gotten Gathers on the field a bit. 2 years of learning the game is a big investment.
 

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No to St. Brown out of ND even though he would fit right in with Dallas receivers. Inconsistent hands, meh route runner and average football speed.
 
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