Top Ten Draft Buzz Builds For Wr Floyd

[L-TownCat]

Most observers expected Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd to be drafted in the late teens to early 20s when the college season ended. But the latest pre-draft buzz on Floyd indicates he may go as early as the top ten.

And a host of teams picking early want one-on-one time with Floyd before the draft.

Appearing on Sirius NFL Radio with Alex Marvez and Gil Brandt on Sunday, Floyd revealed that he’s already visited the Browns and Panthers. He worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles this past week, and will visit the Titans, Rams, Bengals, and Jets during the coming week. The Cardinals, Dolphins, 49ers, and Vikings will host Floyd the following week.

That’s eleven teams, nine of which draft in the top-17 picks. Five pick in the top ten.

During one of his marvelously informative pre-draft Twitter rants recently, NFL Films producer Greg Cosell compared Floyd to Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe. After watching Notre Dame and Oklahoma State game tape, Cosell also hinted that he prefers Floyd over Justin Blackmon.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/08/top-ten-buzz-builds-as-floyd-lines-up-several-pre-draft-visits/

Are we to believe Hurney and co are really this openminded about the draft?

[Neylus]

Smokescreen! No but seriously if that's the case then we are sitting pretty for a trade back if so desired.

[jamos14]

Are we to believe Hurney and co are really this openminded about the draft?

Why not? Hurney has nailed every 1st round pick he has had. I trust them. I think Floyd is a legitimate option.

[L-TownCat]

I agree on his first round prowess but this team needs a little prudence and more than slight attention to the "other" side of the ball.

[jamos14]

I agree on his first round prowess but this team needs a little prudence and more than slight attention to the "other" side of the ball.

I agree and i'm sure quite a few of the top 10 on the big board are defensive players. But if an offensive player they love is available, you take him.

[Argus Plexus]

Smokescreen! No but seriously if that's the case then we are sitting pretty for a trade back if so desired.

[micnificent28]

Love floyd and the d.bowe comparison. Rather have him than to over draft luke kuchley.

[buck11]

If we can't trade down Floyd will b our pick. He is bpa at 9th and will start on anyones team day one. All top d linemen are boom or bust.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Would not mind getting this guy at #9 at all. But if he garners enough interest for a team to trade up for him when we are picking and he's still on the board. I'm all for that too.

[carolina-chuck]

I think at 9th, it's a good trading spot for teams wanting to move up for Floyd, if he's not taking by the Jags. We're ahead of some teams that may be looking at him, like the Bills, Seahawks, Jets. It'll be nice to trade down.

[Tarheels23]

I've official added Floyd to the list of Offensive Players I wouldn't mind us taking with the #9 pick (Kalil, Blackmon, and Floyd). Because of Floyds speed and size, I think the bust factor is extremely low. I still think there's a big chance Claiborne drops to us though.

[ClarkCam]

I've official added Floyd to the list of Offensive Players I wouldn't mind us taking with the #9 pick (Kalil, Blackmon, and Floyd). Because of Floyds speed and size, I think the bust factor is extremely low. I still think there's a big chance Claiborne drops to us though.

The latter part interests me.... Why do you think Claiborne would fall to us? I can't see it happening, but am curious as to how you see it.

[pantherclaw]

There is zero chance Clairbourn slips to us. He is the top defensive talent in the draft.

Amazes me that people still talk themselves in the idea of him slipping.

[Tarheels23]

Offensive Players will be coming off the board early and often. I use to think Tampa was the key to us getting Claiborne, but now I think it's the Rams.

We can all agree on the first 3 picks. Well after that I have Cleveland taking Blackmon, Tampa taking Richardson, Rams taking the lineman out of Iowa or trading down, Jags taking Ingram or Coples, Miami taking Tannehill, and bam there you have it.

Anything is likely when it comes to the Draft.

Last year around this time if I would've told you that PP7 would drop to # 5 you would've thought I was crazy as hell. Not only was he slated as the best defensive player in the draft, but most had him as the best overall player in the draft.