WR Draft News/Gossip per The Athletic Pod

[Bear Hands]

Figured to drop some tidbits on the board today.  Interesting nuggets from the Athletic show:

• There is a clear, consensus top-4 per team scouts (MH, Odunze, Nabers, & Thomas)
• However---> Brugler reported one scout he spoke to has the same grade on Brian Thomas as he did Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall is higher than he's being perceived.  Of course very different receivers, but grade wise, the same. 
• So, beginning at WR4/5, there is a ton of variance in how clubs are ranking these guys. A guy Team A ranks at WR13 could be WR5 on Team B's board
• Despite the 40 time, Worthy is still a tough sell for a lot of clubs.  His tape doesn't have the explosive plays you expect with that speed.  Body catcher, has some concerns at that size.
• More Ja'Lynn Polk love.  Robert Woods comp -- not viewed as a go-to #1 but could be an excellent #2.

 

 

[*FreeFua*]

I’m a big fan of Pearsall

[ForJimmy]

Mitchell is my favorite if he drops to us, but I’m not sure that happens…

[rayzor]

Pearsall = safe bet

[Ricky Spanish]

23 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

I’m a big fan of Pearsall

This catch is absolutely disgusting:

 

[BrianS]

That catch may be better than the OBJ catch.  Serious.

[Captain Morgan]

which of these guys are outside receivers?  Someone here said Mingo was best suited for the slot, and of course we have Adam T

[CamWhoaaCam]

Diggs me baby!

[chknwing]

Keon Colemon aka Megatron 2. 

Edited March 21, 2024 by chknwing

[Coheed]

12 minutes ago, chknwing said:

Keon Colemon aka Megatron 2. 

I like Keon but cmon man, if that were even remotely close to the case he’d be the #1 WR on the board without question. 

[Ricky Spanish]

There are honestly a TON of great 2nd tier guys in this draft.

Guys who would be a fringe first getting pushed to the 2nd and 2nd rounders in most drafts might get pushed into the 3rd strictly from the depth the class has.

I want a guy who can get open either with speed or gets open with good routes.

2nd round potential targets:

• McConkey
• Mitchell
• Pearsall
• Franklin

3rd and beyond:

• Corley
• Wilson (Michigan)
• Burton
• Javon Baker
• Ja'lynn Polk

A few others that are escaping me.

[ECHornet]

I’ve seen plenty of catches from Worthy that aren’t body catches. 
 

I’ve seen plenty of explosive plays from Worthy that display his speed. 
 

Only concerning thing is size. With that said, I think I’d prefer Legette but it’s close. I’m good with either. 

[MHS831]

3 hours ago, *FreeFua* said:

I’m a big fan of Pearsall

Me too.  I think I posted something about him going early second round.  Look at his combine #s.  He is a great athlete. Did he have the best situation at UF? 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, chknwing said:

Keon Colemon aka Megatron 2. 

I see that. I also see Kelvin Benjamin 2.  Don't think that is fair, but its in my head!!!