I've always been obsessed with Randy Moss clones. This guy seems to be near that, or near a Mike Evans. Quite athletic. Needs work on route running. But good god 6'7 and a realist draft prospect?
https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Johnny-Wilson-WR-ArizonaState
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WR Johnny Wilson: 6-7, probably runs sub 4.5
Sep 16, 2023 at 2:19 PM
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Sep 16, 2023 at 2:26 PM
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Basically, he's faster than the average WR. He's WAY taller than the average WR. And he runs through people. The route running needs work, but dude. This guy might be a real weapon.
Sep 16, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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He's doesn't run that fast even on those highlights. He runs more like a TE than a WR. Which is probably his pro position.
Sep 16, 2023 at 3:22 PM
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
He's doesn't run that fast even on those highlights. He runs more like a TE than a WR. Which is probably his pro position.
Possibly. But, and I could be wrong, but I think you're seeing his long strides and thinking he's slow because his legs move slow. But they are big and they eat up a lot of ground. It's alleged he ran a 4.5 40 in high school.
EDIT: that isn't to say tight end isn't a better fit. After all route running and hip turning is pretty important for WRs, and he's not that good at either.
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Sep 16, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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Originally posted by 5_Golden_Rings:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
He's doesn't run that fast even on those highlights. He runs more like a TE than a WR. Which is probably his pro position.
Possibly. But, and I could be wrong, but I think you're seeing his long strides and thinking he's slow because his legs move slow. But they are big and they eat up a lot of ground. It's alleged he ran a 4.5 40 in high school.
EDIT: that isn't to say tight end isn't a better fit. After all route running and hip turning is pretty important for WRs, and he's not that good at either.
Yeah he's probably more of a pro TE. But I see how he can be a good prospect with that height and frame.
Sep 16, 2023 at 11:07 PM
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Draft him as a TE.
Sep 18, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
He's doesn't run that fast even on those highlights. He runs more like a TE than a WR. Which is probably his pro position.
He started his career at asu and imo he should have put on weight and moved to TE. He doesn't have the quickness to succeed at nfl imo
Sep 18, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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Another legit TE Option Ja'Tavion Sanders Texas
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Sep 18, 2023 at 11:13 AM
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Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
He's doesn't run that fast even on those highlights. He runs more like a TE than a WR. Which is probably his pro position.
He started his career at asu and imo he should have put on weight and moved to TE. He doesn't have the quickness to succeed at nfl imo
Yeah he runs more like a TE to me. Just not the quickness, burst and change of direction you need at WR. That doesn't mean he can't be a good TE possibly.
Sep 18, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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Consider for a moment if we did draft him at TE. Think about it. Good lord the amount of weapons. Out two TE sets become so much more dangerous.
Assuming he's actually good, of course (and he does look pretty good to me).
Assuming he's actually good, of course (and he does look pretty good to me).
Sep 23, 2023 at 4:21 PM
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5 catches for 94 yards, 18.8 yard average, 0 TD in the win today against Clemson