The top 10 Wide Receivers were not as easy as usual, but we put the work in, and came up with our top 10 Wide Receivers for the 2017 NFL Draft:
1. Mike Williams Clemson
Height: 6’4 Hand Size: 9 3/8”
Weight: 218 Arm Length: 33 3/8”
Games Started: 29
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2013: 13 games 20 rec 316 yards, 3 TDs
2014: 13 games 57 rec 1030 yards 6 TDs
2015: 1 game 2 rec 20 yards 1 TD
2016: 15 games 98 rec 1361 11 TDs
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 10 yard Split: N/A
Bench:15 reps Vertical Jump: 32.5”
Broad Jump: 121” Short Shuttle: N/A
Three Cone: N/A Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Mike Williams was a big playmaker for Clemson. He has the prototypical size with good speed. He is aggressive and attacks the ball at its highest point. He makes CBs come out of their backpedals early with body language. He tracks the ball well, over both inside and outside shoulders. He is more of a playmaker with the ball in his hands and can make defenders miss in the open field. Tough receiver over the middle and has good concentration in traffic. He doesn’t often use route leverage to get open and tends to rely on being bigger than CBs and may not be able to always out muscle for the ball in the NFL. Overall, Mike Williams should give his QB a red zone threat and a big play WR. He could become the go to guy on tough downs for his new QB, much like he was in college.
Round Value: 1st round
2. Corey Davis Western Michigan
Height: 6’3 Hand Size: 9 1/8”
Weight: 209 Arm Length: 33”
Games Started: 50
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2013: 11 games 67 Rec 941 yards 6 TDs
2014: 12 games 78 rec 1408 yards 15 TDs
2015: 13 games 90 rec 1436 yards 12 TDs
2016: 14 games 97 rec 1500 yards 19 TDs
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: DNP 10 yard Split:
Bench:DNP Vertical Jump: DNP
Broad Jump: DNP Short Shuttle: DNP
Three Cone: DNP Combine Notes: No workouts, Ankle Injury
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Monster production is the first thing that comes to mind with Corey Davis. He has good size and burst. He is a complete WR that played in a lesser known conference. At times, it felt like he could not be stopped. He tracks the ball very well and does not seem to lose his focus while the ball is in the air. He is not afraid to compete against the best. He plays with a confident attitude and believes that the ball is his every play. At times he doesn’t focus his route running like he should. He doesn’t always run hard to sell the deep route. He lacks the initial lateral quickness to get open from the slot. He is better off as an outside WR. He is a big play waiting to happen and can be a dominant WR in any system.
Round Value: 1st round
3. John Ross Washington
Height: 5’11 Hand Size: 8 ¾”
Weight: 188 Arm Length: 31 ½”
Games Started: 21
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2013: 13 games 16 rec 208 yards 1 TD, 4 PR 21 yards, 31 KOR 720 yards 1 TD
2014: 13 games 17 rec 371 yards 4 TDs, 6 att 54 yards 1 TD, 38 KOR 938 yards 2 TD
2015: Torn ACL in Spring
2016: 14 games 81 rec 1150 yards 17 TDs, 8 att 102 yards 1 TD, 17 KOR 411 yards 1 TD
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.22 10 yard Split:
Bench:DNP Vertical Jump: 37”
Broad Jump: 133” Short Shuttle: DNP
Three Cone: DNP Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Ross is more than the record holder for 40 yard dash at the combine. He is actually a good football player. He is an explosive playmaker that has been productive with the ball in his hands, whether it is as a WR, KR, or a PR. He totaled 28 TDs in just 3 seasons. He tore his ACL, just as he was becoming a playmaker. He returned in 2016 with 81 receptions, 1150 yards, and 17 TDs as a WR. Much like Desean Jackson, he has the speed that will force safeties to play over top, which will open up everything underneath. He tracks the ball well. He has fluid movements in and out of his cuts. He has the ability to make defenders miss. His biggest weakness is his size and strength, but his game will be more about speed.
Round Value: 1st round
4. Zay Jones Eastern Carolina
Height: 6’2 Hand Size: 9”
Weight: 201 Arm Length: 32 ½”
Games Started: 41
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2013: 13 games 62 rec 604 yards 5 TD
2014: 13 games 81 rec 830 yards 5 TD. 1 PR 8 yards, 24 KR 477 yards
2015: 12 games 98 rec 1099 yards 5 TD, 1 KOR 23 yards
2016: 12 games 158 rec 1746 yards 8 TD, 1 att/1 comp 2 yards 1 TD,
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.45 10 yard Split:
Bench:15 reps Vertical Jump: 36.5”
Broad Jump: 133” Short Shuttle: 4.01
Three Cone: 6.79 Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
He had a monster 2016 season, with 158 receptions and 1746 yards and 8 TDs. He wasn’t exactly a TD machine, but he was a playmaker that came up with the ball. He is a natural hands catcher and does not let the ball into his body. He high points the ball very well. He is not afraid to go after the ball in traffic and often times comes down with the ball. He has had success all over the field, including the slot. He has good awareness of where he is on the field, and has good control of his feet, giving him more catches along the sideline. He has high character and is a hard worker on and off the field. He has average play speed and doesn’t command attention over the top for his speed. A lot of his receptions were from WR screens and underneath routes, however, he made the most out of his receptions with the ball in his hands.
Round Value: 2nd-3rd round.
5. JuJu Smith-Schuster USC
Height: 6’1 Hand Size: 8 ¾”
Weight: 215 Arm Length: 31 ½”
Games Started: 39 starts
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2014: 13 games 54 rec 724 yards 5 TDs, 11 KOR 132 yards
2015: 14 games 89 rec 1454 yards 10 TDs, 4 KOR 51 yards
2016: 13 games 70 rec 914 yards 10 TDs
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.54 10 yard Split:
Bench:15 reps Vertical Jump: 36”
Broad Jump: 120” Short Shuttle: DNP
Three Cone: DNP Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
More of a physical WR that works the middle and is not afraid to attack the ball in traffic. Does a good job of working back to the QB and making himself available. Knows where defenders are and knows how to find the holes in zone coverage. Good body control to get adjust to the ball. Body control allows him to come down with off target throws. He doesn’t get free often enough in his breaks. Allows CBs to get leverage enough for them to stay with him. Not a fast runner and does not maintain adequate play speed to consistently win. He is a reliable and willing blocker and is able to sustain his blocks. Overall good physical receiver that can help out a QB in trouble.
Round Value: 2nd-3rd round
6. Chris Godwin Penn State
Height: 6’1 Hand Size: 9 1/8”
Weight: 209 Arm Length: 31 5/8”
Games Started: 28
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2014: 13 games 26 rec 338 yards 2 TD
2015: 13 games 69 rec 1101 yards 5 TD
2016: 14 games 59 rec 982 yards 11 TD
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.42 10 yard Split:
Bench:19 reps Vertical Jump: 36”
Broad Jump: 126” Short Shuttle: 4.00
Three Cone: 7.01 Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Godwin was a playmaker for Penn State. He had over 1101 yards with Hackenberg as his QB, and saw a slight decline in his yards the next year, but more than doubled his TD percentage. He is a slippery WR that finds ways to get open. He pushes his routes vertically and gets the defense on their heels. He sells the vertical routes to get open underneath. He makes defenders miss in his breaks. Adjusts to the ball well and has good body control on the sideline. Strong WR that is a willing blocker. He is a little unpolished, but with some coaching, should become a good WR.
Round Value: 2nd-3rd round
7. Cooper Kupp Eastern Washington
Height: 6’2 Hand Size: 9 ½”
Weight: 204 Arm Length: 31 ½”
Games Started: 52
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2013: 15 games 93 rec 1691 yards 21 TD
2014: 13 games 104 rec 1431 yards 16 TD, 10 PR 162 yards 1 TD
2015: 11 games 114 rec 1642 yards 19 TD, 6 PR 94 yards 1 TD, 2/2 45 yards
2016: 13 games 117 rec 1700 yards 17 TD, 7 PR 160 yards 1 TD, 1 rushing TD, 5/7 135 yards
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.62 10 yard Split:
Bench:DNP Vertical Jump: 31”
Broad Jump: 116” Short Shuttle: 4.08
Three Cone: 6.75 Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
An FCS standout that just completely dominated from day one. Finished his college career with a stat line of 428 rec 6,464 yards and 73 TDs in just receiving. He totaled 77 TDs in his career, including 3 PR TDs and 1 rushing TD. He is not an elite athlete, but finds ways to get open and consistently make plays. He is not afraid to go over the middle and make the tough catches. He catches the ball well, snatching it out of the air and looks to do something with it. He tracks the ball well, which makes up for his limited speed. He uses leverage to get open, but tends to run his routes with stiffness. His below average lateral quickness keeps him from gaining separation. He is a solid and willing blocker. His production and tape do a lot of his talking for his draft stock, however, his limited athleticism leaves questions of how well he may do in the NFL.
Round Value: 2nd-3rd round
8. Taywan Taylor Western Kentucky
Height: 5’11 Hand Size: 9 ¼ ”
Weight: 203 Arm Length: 32 5/8”
Games Started: 33
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2013: 12 games 24 rec 270 yards
2014: 13 games 45 rec 767 yards 7 TDs, 6 KOR 81 yards
2015: 14 games 86 rec 1467 yards 17 TD
2016: 14 games 98 rec 1730 yards 17 TD
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.50 10 yard Split:
Bench:13 reps Vertical Jump: 33.5”
Broad Jump: 132” Short Shuttle: 4.21
Three Cone: 6.57 Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Taylor made plays off of short routes and turned them into big gains. Good physical build, with an explosive first step with the ball in his hands. He adapts his speed of his routes randomly, creating confusion among corners. He has suddenness and the ability to make defenders miss in a short area. He runs through tackles and slips tackles with loose hips. He has good feet along the sideline to catch the ball and get both feet in. Most of his plays were from bubble screens and underneath routes. His route running on deep routes is really an unknown. Doesn’t catch the ball with his hands and is a body catcher, which will lead to more drops.
Round Value: 3rd-4th round
9. Malachi Dupre LSU
Height: 6 ‘2 Hand Size: 9”
Weight: 196 Arm Length: 31 ½”
Games Started: 19
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2014: 12 games 14 rec 318 yards 5 TDs
2015: 12 games 43 rec 698 yards 6 TD
2016: 41 rec 593 yards 3 TDs
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.52 10 yard Split:
Bench:11 Reps Vertical Jump: 39.5”
Broad Jump: 135” Short Shuttle: 4.26
Three Cone: 7.19 Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Dupre has good size and athletic ability. He tracks deep balls well in the open field. He has good body control to catch off target throws. He always looks to advance the ball and is not afraid to lower his shoulder and fight for extra yards. He probably should have stayed for one more year of experience, as he has lacked production over his 19 starts. He doesn’t have the vertical speed to get be a deep threat. Dupre will be a work in progress, however, with some time, he can become a solid WR in the NFL.
Round Value: 4th round
10. ArDarius Stewart Alabama
Height: 5’11 Hand Size: 9 3/8 “
Weight: 204 Arm Length: 32 ½ ”
Games Started: 29
Team Captain: No
Career Statistics:
2014: 13 games 12 rec 149 yards
2015: 63 recs 700 yards 4 TD
2016: 54 rec 864 yards 8 TD
Combine / Pro Day Testing:
40 Yard Dash: 4.49 10 yard Split: DNP
Bench:DNP Vertical Jump: 34”
Broad Jump: 124” Short Shuttle: DNP
Three Cone: DNP Combine Notes:
Scouting Report from Scout Bret LaGasse:
Stewart is not built like the typical WR and is runs more like a RB with the ball in his hands. He is aggressive and turns the ball up field immediately after each catch. Good hand fighter to keep DBs from jamming him at the LOS. Another good ball tracker with good deep speed. Does a good job of eluding tacklers and creating wiggle in space. Willing blocker and is not afraid to get physical. Route running can be questionable, as he a majority of his receptions were from short routes turned into a big gain. He will try to make too much happen and get himself into trouble. Stewart is a better slot WR and guy that can be moved around.
Round Value: 4th-5th round
