2021 WR Prospects - Way Too Early

Keep an eye out for:

Isaiah McKoy, 6'3-182lbs, Kent State
*Size, speed and agility (check)
*Separation (check)
*Ability to change direction on a sudden (check)
*Fluid athlete
*Beast blocker, alpha dog mentality
*Fast riser

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
This team shouldn't be looking at WR until at least the 4th round. Too many other needs. However, If Devonta Smith was sitting there in the 3rd when our turn comes up, I would grab him. We will end up with an extra pick (3rd round) if Saleh leaves.

Where did the projected 40 times come from? I see they have Schwartz at 4.52. Unless he really slowed down that may be way off. This guy set a world youth record of 10.15 in the 100 meters and is considered the fastest guy in college football. He could probably run 4.52 backwards.

Devonta Adams available in the 3rd

Really the only WRs I'm looking at are day 3 guys. We might lose Bourne/Taylor, lost Pettis, Hurd is a ? And james is in his last yr.

There is room for depth without question. A true slot WR with speed would be nice

I'm just responding to the list that was posted that showed him being drafted between rounds 1-3. I agree that's crazy which is why I said I wouldn't even think twice about grabbing him if he fell that far. He would have to suffer a season ending injury to drop to the 3rd. I have no idea where that round 1-3 projection came from just like I don't know where the 4.52 40 came for Schwartz.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
This team shouldn't be looking at WR until at least the 4th round. Too many other needs. However, If Devonta Smith was sitting there in the 3rd when our turn comes up, I would grab him. We will end up with an extra pick (3rd round) if Saleh leaves.

Where did the projected 40 times come from? I see they have Schwartz at 4.52. Unless he really slowed down that may be way off. This guy set a world youth record of 10.15 in the 100 meters and is considered the fastest guy in college football. He could probably run 4.52 backwards.

Devonta Adams available in the 3rd

Really the only WRs I'm looking at are day 3 guys. We might lose Bourne/Taylor, lost Pettis, Hurd is a ? And james is in his last yr.

There is room for depth without question. A true slot WR with speed would be nice

James has another year. And yes, we have room for guys to essentially fill a role with the team. WR1 andWR 2 positions are covered. FINALLY.

Im doubling up on Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Jaelon Darden on day 3

Do you take Justyn Ross in round 2 if he comes out? And there considering his injury?

Originally posted by krizay:
Do you take Justyn Ross in round 2 if he comes out? And there considering his injury?

I can't see investing that high of a pick in a receiver that is going to be a number 3. FINALLY after like 20 years, we have the starting positions locked down. We actually only need guys to fill a role.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

I can't see investing that high of a pick in a receiver that is going to be a number 3. FINALLY after like 20 years, we have the starting positions locked down. We actually only need guys to fill a role.

#3?

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I can't see investing that high of a pick in a receiver that is going to be a number 3. FINALLY after like 20 years, we have the starting positions locked down. We actually only need guys to fill a role.

#3?

Meaning behind Aiyuk and Deebo.

Originally posted by krizay:
Do you take Justyn Ross in round 2 if he comes out? And there considering his injury?

I'd rather not bank on a player coming off a spinal injury.

I'm sure I'll catch a lot of heat for this, but I'm done with WR and here's my rankings for anyone who cares:

1st:
1. Jaylen Waddle
2. Kyle Pitts
3. Ja'marr Chase
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown
5. Devonta Smith
6. Rashod Bateman

2nd
7. Elijah Moore
8. Ihmir Smith-Marsette
9. Rondale Moore
10. Kadarius Toney
11. Nico Collins

Sleeper: Jhamon Ausbon, TA&M

Darden has elite twitch and hip mobility

I like Racey McMath late in the draft, he seems like a possible H-back/WR/F receiver type. I noticed him getting into LSU games and taking some swing or short passes and also red zone threat

From PFN
"The thing you'll often hear with Racey McMath — and it's true — is that he has the tools. McMath certainly does. He's a 6-foot-3, 224-pound pass catcher with serious jets. Pending testing, McMath might have a low-to-mid 4.4, and he accelerates with a lot of quickness, especially when tracking vertically. McMath also shows flashes of lateral suddenness and twitch. Those traits will be key for him at the next level if he wants to tap into his route running potential."

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Darden has elite twitch and hip mobility

We Done Came To Far We Can Never Quit 💯 pic.twitter.com/awU1kUVSvm

— Jaelon Darden (@JDFlash1x) February 26, 2021

Was just watching him. He reminds me of Tyler Lockett. I'd love to see Kyle add someone with his elusiveness. He's got elite quickness with skills to play the slot or slide outside.

If Trent Taylor could have instant success in this system I think Darden could as well. I could see Kyle using him like Miami does with Grant. Keep the defense guessing with pre-snap motions and getting him the ball in space.

Plus, you'd be getting a guy that could see the field as a punt returner.

Originally posted by strickac:
Was just watching him. He reminds me of Tyler Lockett. I'd love to see Kyle add someone with his elusiveness. He's got elite quickness with skills to play the slot or slide outside.

If Trent Taylor could have instant success in ithis system I think Darden could as well. I could see Kyle using him like Miami does with Grant. Keep the defense guessing with pre-snap motions and getting him the ball in space.

Plus, you'd be getting a guy that could see the field as a punt returner.

I like how he runs every route with that forward lean...will sell gos very effectively.