Who is the best speedster we could get at 8?

[RumHam]

Could we be looking at best WR in draft? Who's worth a pick at 8?

[LinvilleGorge]

Corey Davis is the only guy who fits the bill IMO, but no clue what we think of him.

[Saca312]

WR class is weak up top, but filled with solid 2nd round-4th round level guys.

We're going BPA with number 8, and highly doubt WR will be that.

[panther4life]

Corey Davis fits perfectly. Not the fastest but hands down the best receiver for us.

[Bartin]

Speedster? John Ross

Best WR though not really a speedster is Corey Davis. He's more of a Dez Bryant type.

There is also Mike Williams who is slow and big and like Kelvin. He would be a terrible fit for us.

[uscgamecocks]

Corey Davis should definitely be under consideration.  Most complete WR in the draft, great speed and YAC, and ran the whole route tree in college.  He's also very productive on the nine route.  Read Matt Harmon's write up and I think you'll be intrigued by the prospect of Davis @ #8.

https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/articles/reception-perception-corey-davis-universal-nod-approval/

[Jeremy Igo]

Every year there is an overhyped player that ends up falling dramatically. This year it is Corey Davis.

[t96]

2 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Every year there is an overhyped player that ends up falling dramatically. This year it is Corey Davis.

I've always felt he'd be picked in the 20s, and still think that. Doubt he falls much further than that but he's not a top 15 pick. Has the upside to be a legit #1 though. Not like a top 5 in the league Julio Jones type player but a solid weapon like a Jeremy Maclin. 

Jeremy, obviously WR is out of play at 8, but is there a possibility we traded up into the late first for a wideout? They seem to like Ross, but won't reach for him of course. I hope we don't unless we're confident he could step in as our best wideout, but feel like it's a possibility. If you could provide some insight that'd be great.

Also, what about Fournette at 8 and trading up into the first for a top DE that could slip? (Barnett, Taco, etc.)

[LinvilleGorge]

7 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Every year there is an overhyped player that ends up falling dramatically. This year it is Corey Davis.

I think it might be Derek Barnett even though I do like him.

I could see one of the heavily hyped QBs slipping too. I can't see Watson, Trubisky, and Kizer all going in the 1st round.

[t96]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

I think it might be Derek Barnett even though I do like him.

I could see one of the heavily hyped QBs slipping too. I can't see Watson, Trubisky, and Kizer all going in the 1st round.

Barnett could have an impact here  like Hardy did in 2013, in pass rushing, run defense and dropping back into coverage. Would love to snag him if he falls.

[panther4life]

13 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Every year there is an overhyped player that ends up falling dramatically. This year it is Corey Davis.

Who is overhyping him? What makes you think he's over rated? Only asking because I'd like to hear your reasoning. 

[uscgamecocks]

10 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Every year there is an overhyped player that ends up falling dramatically. This year it is Corey Davis.

The level of competiton is my reservation with Davis, but these clips are ridiculous.  It will be interesting to see how much of this he can do against NFL talent.

https://storify.com/JoshNorris/corey-davis-clips

I don't think he's going to fail, but I'm not sure he's worth a top 10 pick.  I'd personally put Fournette in that same category.

[panther4life]

9 minutes ago, uscgamecocks said:

The level of competiton is my reservation with Davis, but these clips are ridiculous.  It will be interesting to see how much of this he can do against NFL talent.

https://storify.com/JoshNorris/corey-davis-clips

I don't think he's going to fail, but I'm not sure he's worth a top 10 pick.  I'd personally put Fournette in that same category.

Outside of level of competition I don't what else anyone could ask for. Great route runner, good speed and amazing hands and concentration to make catches in traffic. Also has toughness and agility to create yards after the catch. 

 

[panther4life]

http://draftbreakdown.com/players/corey-davis/

If anyone can spare 15 minutes to watch 3-4 of his games and can come away with a reason that he's not the best WR, other than level of competition id love to hear that argument.