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Devin Street may be an under-the-radar Anquan Boldin Lite

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Sometimes people want to believe what they want to believe. Sometimes people just follow the crowd, and run with an idea like a pit bull.  But perhaps different people referring to Devin Street as a receiver in the mold of Anquan Boldin has some validity. I don't know.  One thing I do know is that Street is tall with great hands, so he would be ideal as a possession receiver if nothing else. I really don't see how he could be as physical as Boldin unless he puts on a little bulk. And, perhaps he may be viewed in the same way as Marvin McNutt (whatever that is), but he would probably provide a good red zone threat for Cam. 

 

 

 I think he plays faster than his 40 time, but his lack of jets may force him to be a possession receiver (in the mold of Anquan Boldin) rather than a home run threat. LINK

 

In an on-line story looking at wide receiver prospects flyingicon1.png under the radar, Joe Wedra of NFLMocks.com lists Street as "one of my favorite NFL prospects" and says "it's about time the world knows who the next Anquan Boldin is!" LINK

 

 

You say the Ravens miss Anquan Boldin? They can pick up a younger version in the mid-rounds of the draft with Street. LINK

 

 

 

In addition to Boldin, someone referred to Street as this year's Keenan Allen (for what it's worth).

 

One writer at buffalobillsdraft.com said they wouldn't be surprised if Jordan Matthews has an "Anquan Boldin-like career", but my thing is if Street is the one quietly being compared to Boldin on more than one occasion, then perhaps we may be able to quietly acquire him in a later round. 

 

 

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If we can't find a receiver through BPA in this draft then we never will. There are so many potential gems this year! If we just draft one receiver this year I would be stoked. This young man seems a little thin for his height, but definitely has some tools to make up for it. Give him time with some NFL trainers he could easily put on ten pounds.

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He finished #1 all time in receptions at Pitt with 202, and might have been #1 in yardage as well, if not for missing games due to injuries his senior year. Scouting report says his major weakness is top-end speed, so he sounds similar to Cotchery. In fact, I see the same 40 time for both, at about 4.55, although that probably isn't JC's current time.

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Not sure why this guy hasn't gotten more talk leading up to the draft.  Kid can ball.

 

Completely unlike Boldin though.  Boldin is built like a damn LB.  Street is tall and lanky, damn near beanpole thin for a football player.  He'll need to add some weight in the NFL.  Teams will probably want to see him playing at around 215 or so.  The guy catches just about everything though.  He's a very intriguing mid-late round prospect.

 

Devin Street:

 

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Anquan Boldin:

 

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Not sure why this guy hasn't gotten more talk leading up to the draft.  Kid can ball.

 

Completely unlike Boldin though.  Boldin is built like a damn LB.  Street is tall and lanky, damn near beanpole thin for a football player.  He'll need to add some weight in the NFL.  Teams will probably want to see him playing at around 215 or so.  The guy catches just about everything though.  He's a very intriguing mid-late round prospect.

 

You probably answered your own question.

 

'Street is tall and lanky, damn near beanpole thin for a football player.''

 

 

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Boldin is jacked!

 

Dude is crazy jacked.  If I didn't know who he was and you showed me a picture of him and told me he played football, WR would probably be the 5th or 6th position I'd guess.  LB?  RB?  FB?  I can't tell how tall he is, TE?  Maybe safety?  Mufugga can't be a WR can he?

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Everyone mis-remembers Boldin being this hidden gem that came out of nowhere. The guy had 1097 yards and 13 TD's his last year at FSU (for those who don't follow college, that's a huge year). The only reason he dropped to the second round is cause he ran hurt in the combine and put in a sluggish 40. 

 

Street's a good receiver, but you have to worry about his wiry frame and his ankle. Don't see the Anquan comparisons at all.  

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