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January 2nd, 2008, 1:05:05 PM
DeSean Jackson*, California (9/30)
Height: 6-0. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: Top 5 Pick.
DeSean Jackson snapped out of his early-season slump, catching 11 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns in an upset at Oregon.
Compared to Santana Moss. Returned four punts for touchdowns in 2006. There's talk that Jackson may run a 4.2, which would put him into the top five. He's the same size as Ted Ginn, and could be even faster. Jackson recorded 59 receptions, 1,060 yards and nine scores last year.
Malcolm Kelly*, Oklahoma
Height: 6-4. Weight: 217.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Malcolm Kelly continued to dazzle, as he beat Miami's renowned secondary for four receptions, 102 yards and three scores.
Kelly is currently on pace to improve upon his 2006 season. In his first game of the year, Kelly had four receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He had 62 catches, 993 yards and 10 scores last season. Kelly has a great 40 at his size.
My apologies for leaving Kelly off this list. I'm not sure what happened; I had him here before. Must have erased him by accident.
James Hardy*, Indiana (11/8) Height: 6-6. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Caught at least five passes in all but one game starting in October 2006. Had nine receptions for 151 yards and a TD at Purdue.
Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round: 1.
In his first year at Oklahoma State, Adarius Bowman had 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns. Caught 13 passes for 300 yards and four scores against Kansas. If Bowman runs a 4.4, he's definitely going in the top 20.
Early Doucet, LSU (8/30)
Height: 6-0. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 1.
Only one LSU receiver had more than one catch in the team's 45-0 victory over Mississippi State. That would obviously be Early Doucet, who caught nine passes for 78 yards and a score.
Doucet's speed and explosiveness will have him competing with Mario Manningham and DeSean Jackson to be the top receiver chosen in the 2008 Draft. Doucet was third on the team in receiving yards (772) and second in receptions (59), but he'll be the main guy now that both Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis are in the NFL.
D.J. Hall, Alabama (11/17)
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Caught 62 passes for 1,056 yards with an inexperienced quarterback throwing to him. If John Parker Wilson improves, Hall's stock will soar.
Earl Bennett*, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Earl Bennett managed 82 receptions and 1,146 yards in 2006. Caught 79 passes a year ago as a freshman.
Mario Manningham*, Michigan (11/17)
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Dropped numerous passes against Ohio State, lowering his draft stock.
Mario Manningham injured his knee last year, but when he played, he was unstoppable. He saved his best performances against Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Ohio State and USC. Despite missing four games, Manningham notched 38 receptions, 703 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006.
Limas Sweed, Texas (7/31) Height: 6-5. Weight: 218.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: 1-2.
I've dropped Sweed a bit because it's quite apparent that his 40 time will really hurt him.
I have a feeling Limas Sweed's stock may slip come Combine time (see 40 time), but the fact remains that he's the top possession receiver in this class. Check out NFL Draft Dog's Scouting Report.
Jaison Williams*, Oregon
Height: 6-4. Weight: 243.
40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round: 2.
An intriguing prospect. Look at his weight. How can anyone defend him inside the end zone? If Jaison Williams can run a 4.5, he'll go in the first round. Caught 68 passes for 984 yards and six touchdowns in 2006.
Donnie Avery, Houston
Height: 5-11. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.28.
Projected Round: 2.
That 40 time is not a joke. Donnie Avery is also more than a return specialist; he caught 57 passes for 852 yards and five touchdowns last year. A product of Houston's system? Perhaps. Avery has to prove himself, but an NFL squad will give the chance because of his 40 time.
Andre Caldwell, Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 198.
40 Time: 4.36.
Projected Round: 2-3.
With a new quarterback at the helm, Andre Caldwell managed to secure 52 receptions and 721 yards despite missing three games.
Lavelle Hawkins, California
Height: 6-2. Weight: 181.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 2-3.
A team player. Lavelle Hawkins is undersized, but his speed makes up for it. Recorded 705 yards and five scores in 2006. Nate Longshore should be able to turn him into a star this season.
Paul Hubbard, Wisconsin
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 2-3.
A nice 40 time to go with his size. The only downside to Paul Hubbard's draft stock right now is that he only had one solid year of production (38 receptions, 627 yards, 5 TDs in 2006). However, Hubbard improved throughout the season, so if he has another dynamic campaign, there's a chance he could sneak into the top 40.
Jordy Nelson, Kansas State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 217.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Jordy Nelson needs to get his 40 time down, but he has certainly established himself as a talent wide out in 2007. He registered three straight 10-plus-catch performances, all for at least 116 yards and a touchdown against Missouri State, Texas and Kansas. Nelson's worst outing, as of Oct. 6, is a 82-yard day against San Jose State.
Keenan Burton, Kentucky
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Keenan Burton caught everything in sight as Kentucky upset Louisville; Burton recorded nine receptions for 99 yards.
Burton had five receptions for 49 yards, but I don't see him winning any jump balls in the NFL. Still a very impressive player, and he is versatile on special teams. -- Matt McGuire.
Sorry for having him so low earlier - a major oversight on my part. If Keenan Burton has another great year and runs well at the Combine, he could sneak into the first round.
Solid kick returner. Caught 77 passes for 1,036 yards and 12 TDs in 2006.
Dorien Bryant, Purdue
Height: 5-10. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: 3.
An extremely quick receiver and a solid kick-returner. Caught 87 passes for 1,068 yards in 2006.
Harry Douglas, Louisville (11/8)
Height: 5-11. Weight: 176.
40 Time: 4.38.
Projected Round: 3.
Fumbles and drops. That basically tells the story of Harry Douglas' awful performance at West Virginia. In the biggest game of the year, Douglas came up small.
Harry Douglas is a beast. A week after recording 13 receptions, 223 yards and a score, he had 12 catches, 205 yards and a touchdown against Syracuse.
Is there any doubt Douglas is Brian Brohm's go-to guy? In a loss to Kentucky, Douglas caught 13 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown.
Set a Louisville record with 1,265 receiving yards in 2006. Also had 70 receptions and six touchdowns. He and Mario Urrutia combined for 13 catches in the annual spring game.
Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Height: 5-10. Weight: 184.
40 Time: 4.38.
Projected Round: 3.
A return specialist, as you should be able to tell by his exceptional 40. Never had more than 31 receptions in a single season, but could that just be a product of the woeful offense he plays in?
Marcus Monk, Arkansas
Height: 6-6. Weight: 222.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round: 3.
A massive receiver but probably needs to run in the 4.5s. Had 50 receptions and 11 TDs despite playing with the SEC's worst quarterbacking corps.
Mario Urrutia*, Louisville (9/23)
Height: 6-6. Weight: 220.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 3.
The Louisville coaching staff removed Mario Urrutia from the game after multiple unsportsmanlike penalties. The home crowd booed Urrutia every time he caught the ball.
Urrutia had seven receptions, 142 yards and two scores against Middle Tennessee State. However, what the box score doesn't show is at least two drops, including one easy touchdown catch.
Great size. Caught 53 passes for 929 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2006. Needs to improve his 40 time to be a first-round lock.
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Darius Reynaud, West Virginia (9/30)
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 3-4.
Darius Reynaud has finally emerged as a consistent, lethal option in West Virginia's option. Through five games, Reynaud has 28 receptions, 382 yards and five scores.
Needs to be more productive than 520 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Like De'Cody Fagg, Darius Reynaud's 40 will warrant some draft consideration.
William Franklin, Missouri
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round: 3-4.
Has grown leaps and bounds his first three years, increasing his yardage total from 174 (2004) and 413 (2005) to 829 (last year). Also caught six touchdowns. William Franklin's 40 time will likely get him into the first day.
Bruce Hocker, Duquesne
Height: 6-4. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 3-4.
A prospect who will skyrocket if he has another great year like he did in 2006 (61 receptions, 1,070 yards, 16 TDs). He was simply a man amongst boys in I-AA. Check out Bruce Hocker's height and 40 time.
Jarett Dillard*, Rice
Height: 5-11. Weight: 168.
40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round: 3-4.
I don't care whom you play against - production is production. Jarett Dillard caught 91 passes for 1,247 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2006. Yeah, 21 touchdowns. His weight bothers me, however. He also needs to make sure he can run a 4.3 at his size. A 4.4 won't cut it.
Greg Carr*, Florida State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 4.
Greg Carr caught 12 touchdowns but only 34 receptions in 2006. A nice end-zone target at 6-6.
Marcus Henry, Kansas (11/11)
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 4.
Marcus Henry's 40 time will keep him out of the first three rounds, but he really has emerged as one of the top receivers in college football. Henry, who has 46 receptions, 885 yards and seven touchdowns through 10 games, had eight catches, 199 yards and two scores at Oklahoma State.
Marcus Smith, New Mexico
Height: 6-2. Weight: 212.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 4-5.
After recording 89 receiving yards his first two years at New Mexico, Marcus Smith emerged as a top-notch wide out, garnering 53 catches for 859 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006. You have to like his 40 time at 6-2, 212.
Mark Bradford, Stanford
Height: 6-2. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: 4-5.
I said Mark Bradford's stock depends on how well he rebounds off his foot injury. Well, he led the team with 51 receptions, 642 yards and three touchdowns.
Bradford looked like he was in for a big year in 2006. In the opener at Oregon, he had nine catches, 108 yards and a score. However, he tore a ligament in his foot the following week and was lost for the year. Bradford's draft stock depends on how well he rebounds from his injury.
Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 4-5.
A very explosive receiver and return specialist. I think he can run a 4.3. Check out his 2006 stats: 74 catches, 1,293 yards and 5 TDs.
Maurice Purify, Nebraska (9/29)
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 5.
Maurice Purify may have redeemed himself a bit, catching seven passes for 80 yards against USC.
There's no question that Maurice Purify's talented - he had 34 receptions for 630 yards and seven touchdowns last year - but he's had too many legal incidents the past year for my liking.
Patrick Carter, Louisville
Height: 6-3. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: 5.
Patrick Carter will get drafted as a kick-returner, and definitely not a receiver. He had only five receptions in 2006.
Todd Blythe, Iowa State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Should be interesting to see what Blythe can do with a real quarterback. Nice frame, but his 40 will hurt.
Darrell Blackman, North Carolina State
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Darrell Blackman has emerged as N.C. State's top receiver. Through five games in 2007, Blackman has 232 yards, 128 of which came at Boston College.
Cameron Colvin, Oregon (10/4)
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Cameron Colvin has emerged as a great No. 2 option for Dennis Dixon. Against Stanford and California, Colvin had 15 receptions, 210 yards and two touchdowns.
Keith Brown, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 204.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 6.
Keith Brown had just 44 receptions, 590 yards and three touchdowns last year, but a knee injury held him back. He'll be 24 next July, so his ceiling may not be that high.
Lance Leggett, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Recorded 38 receptions and 584 yards last year, both career highs. However, Lance Leggett disappeared in big games; his top performances were against Florida International and Duke.
Jason Rivers, Hawaii
Height: 6-2. Weight: 192.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Has an injury history and a habit of underachieving in school. Do his 1,178 receiving yards make up for it? Jason Rivers must run in the low 4.4s considering his size.
De'Cody Fagg, Florida State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 212.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 7.
De'Cody Fagg's 40 time will get him drafted, but he really needs to be more productive on the football field. A career high of 439 yards and one touchdown won't cut it. Fagg has a habit of disappearing in big games.
Ernie Wheelwright, Minnesota
Height: 6-5. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.66.
Projected Round: 7.
His size is great, but his 40 sucks and his stats (26 catches, 437 yards in 11 contests) are even worse.
Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round: 7.
Another productive I-AA receiver (61 catches, 1,077 yards, 16 TDs in 2006). However, Jerome Simpson's size and 40 are a bit lacking.
Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh (8/15)
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 7.
Derek Kinder tore his ACL in a workout recently. He's out for the season. He's productive (57 catches, 847 yards, 6 TDs), he's quick and isn't small. The question is how effective he'll be without Tyler Palko under center.
Billy Pittman, Texas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 7.
Production dropped from 750 yards (2005) to 456 last year, though he did come on at the end of the season.
Evan Moore, Stanford
Height: 6-7. Weight: 235.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 7.
Evan Moore's size will draw some attention from scouts. His 17 receptions the last two years - thanks to a nagging foot injury - will be his downfall if he doesn't have brilliant 2007 campaign.
Amarri Jackson, South Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 195.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: 7.
I have to admit that I didn't have Amarri Jackson on my radar until an e-mailer pointed him out to me. Jackson didn't put up great numbers last year (26 receptions, 393 yards, three touchdowns), but then again, no one on South Florida did. What I like about Jackson is his speed (4.52) despite his 6-5 frame. Someone will probably draft him.
Arman Shields, Richmond
Height: 6-2. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: FA.
Has a decent 40 for his height. Arman Shields had his best season in 2005 when he notched 842 yards and four scores.
Luke Swan, Wisconsin
Height: 6-0. Weight: 196.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: FA.
Had 595 yards and five touchdowns in 2006. Needs a better 40 at his size.
Shaheer McBride, Delaware State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: FA.
If Shaheer McBride drops his 40 to 4.45, he will get drafted. Compiled a total of 1,572 yards and 17 touchdowns the past two seasons.
Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-1. Weight: 219.
40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round: FA.
Career highs are 33 receptions and 471 yards, but Josh Morgan returns kickoffs. He also gets arrested (October 2006).
Jaymar Johnson, Jackson State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 175.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: FA.
Not productive at I-AA (527 yards, 2 TDs in 2006). Too small. Needs to be a return specialist.
Brandon Breazell, UCLA
Height: 6-0. Weight: 174.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: FA.
Tore his PCL during spring drills. Rebounded nicely, but still too small.
Jomar Wright, Duke
Height: 6-1. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: FA.
Jomar Wright has 21 receptions through four games. He needs to improve his 40 time to warrant draft consideration.
Height: 6-0. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: Top 5 Pick.
DeSean Jackson snapped out of his early-season slump, catching 11 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns in an upset at Oregon.
Compared to Santana Moss. Returned four punts for touchdowns in 2006. There's talk that Jackson may run a 4.2, which would put him into the top five. He's the same size as Ted Ginn, and could be even faster. Jackson recorded 59 receptions, 1,060 yards and nine scores last year.
Malcolm Kelly*, Oklahoma
Height: 6-4. Weight: 217.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Malcolm Kelly continued to dazzle, as he beat Miami's renowned secondary for four receptions, 102 yards and three scores.
Kelly is currently on pace to improve upon his 2006 season. In his first game of the year, Kelly had four receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He had 62 catches, 993 yards and 10 scores last season. Kelly has a great 40 at his size.
My apologies for leaving Kelly off this list. I'm not sure what happened; I had him here before. Must have erased him by accident.
James Hardy*, Indiana (11/8) Height: 6-6. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Caught at least five passes in all but one game starting in October 2006. Had nine receptions for 151 yards and a TD at Purdue.
Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round: 1.
In his first year at Oklahoma State, Adarius Bowman had 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns. Caught 13 passes for 300 yards and four scores against Kansas. If Bowman runs a 4.4, he's definitely going in the top 20.
Early Doucet, LSU (8/30)
Height: 6-0. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 1.
Only one LSU receiver had more than one catch in the team's 45-0 victory over Mississippi State. That would obviously be Early Doucet, who caught nine passes for 78 yards and a score.
Doucet's speed and explosiveness will have him competing with Mario Manningham and DeSean Jackson to be the top receiver chosen in the 2008 Draft. Doucet was third on the team in receiving yards (772) and second in receptions (59), but he'll be the main guy now that both Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis are in the NFL.
D.J. Hall, Alabama (11/17)
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Caught 62 passes for 1,056 yards with an inexperienced quarterback throwing to him. If John Parker Wilson improves, Hall's stock will soar.
Earl Bennett*, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Earl Bennett managed 82 receptions and 1,146 yards in 2006. Caught 79 passes a year ago as a freshman.
Mario Manningham*, Michigan (11/17)
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Dropped numerous passes against Ohio State, lowering his draft stock.
Mario Manningham injured his knee last year, but when he played, he was unstoppable. He saved his best performances against Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Ohio State and USC. Despite missing four games, Manningham notched 38 receptions, 703 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006.
Limas Sweed, Texas (7/31) Height: 6-5. Weight: 218.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: 1-2.
I've dropped Sweed a bit because it's quite apparent that his 40 time will really hurt him.
I have a feeling Limas Sweed's stock may slip come Combine time (see 40 time), but the fact remains that he's the top possession receiver in this class. Check out NFL Draft Dog's Scouting Report.
Jaison Williams*, Oregon
Height: 6-4. Weight: 243.
40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round: 2.
An intriguing prospect. Look at his weight. How can anyone defend him inside the end zone? If Jaison Williams can run a 4.5, he'll go in the first round. Caught 68 passes for 984 yards and six touchdowns in 2006.
Donnie Avery, Houston
Height: 5-11. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.28.
Projected Round: 2.
That 40 time is not a joke. Donnie Avery is also more than a return specialist; he caught 57 passes for 852 yards and five touchdowns last year. A product of Houston's system? Perhaps. Avery has to prove himself, but an NFL squad will give the chance because of his 40 time.
Andre Caldwell, Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 198.
40 Time: 4.36.
Projected Round: 2-3.
With a new quarterback at the helm, Andre Caldwell managed to secure 52 receptions and 721 yards despite missing three games.
Lavelle Hawkins, California
Height: 6-2. Weight: 181.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 2-3.
A team player. Lavelle Hawkins is undersized, but his speed makes up for it. Recorded 705 yards and five scores in 2006. Nate Longshore should be able to turn him into a star this season.
Paul Hubbard, Wisconsin
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 2-3.
A nice 40 time to go with his size. The only downside to Paul Hubbard's draft stock right now is that he only had one solid year of production (38 receptions, 627 yards, 5 TDs in 2006). However, Hubbard improved throughout the season, so if he has another dynamic campaign, there's a chance he could sneak into the top 40.
Jordy Nelson, Kansas State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 217.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Jordy Nelson needs to get his 40 time down, but he has certainly established himself as a talent wide out in 2007. He registered three straight 10-plus-catch performances, all for at least 116 yards and a touchdown against Missouri State, Texas and Kansas. Nelson's worst outing, as of Oct. 6, is a 82-yard day against San Jose State.
Keenan Burton, Kentucky
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Keenan Burton caught everything in sight as Kentucky upset Louisville; Burton recorded nine receptions for 99 yards.
Burton had five receptions for 49 yards, but I don't see him winning any jump balls in the NFL. Still a very impressive player, and he is versatile on special teams. -- Matt McGuire.
Sorry for having him so low earlier - a major oversight on my part. If Keenan Burton has another great year and runs well at the Combine, he could sneak into the first round.
Solid kick returner. Caught 77 passes for 1,036 yards and 12 TDs in 2006.
Dorien Bryant, Purdue
Height: 5-10. Weight: 178.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: 3.
An extremely quick receiver and a solid kick-returner. Caught 87 passes for 1,068 yards in 2006.
Harry Douglas, Louisville (11/8)
Height: 5-11. Weight: 176.
40 Time: 4.38.
Projected Round: 3.
Fumbles and drops. That basically tells the story of Harry Douglas' awful performance at West Virginia. In the biggest game of the year, Douglas came up small.
Harry Douglas is a beast. A week after recording 13 receptions, 223 yards and a score, he had 12 catches, 205 yards and a touchdown against Syracuse.
Is there any doubt Douglas is Brian Brohm's go-to guy? In a loss to Kentucky, Douglas caught 13 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown.
Set a Louisville record with 1,265 receiving yards in 2006. Also had 70 receptions and six touchdowns. He and Mario Urrutia combined for 13 catches in the annual spring game.
Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Height: 5-10. Weight: 184.
40 Time: 4.38.
Projected Round: 3.
A return specialist, as you should be able to tell by his exceptional 40. Never had more than 31 receptions in a single season, but could that just be a product of the woeful offense he plays in?
Marcus Monk, Arkansas
Height: 6-6. Weight: 222.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round: 3.
A massive receiver but probably needs to run in the 4.5s. Had 50 receptions and 11 TDs despite playing with the SEC's worst quarterbacking corps.
Mario Urrutia*, Louisville (9/23)
Height: 6-6. Weight: 220.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 3.
The Louisville coaching staff removed Mario Urrutia from the game after multiple unsportsmanlike penalties. The home crowd booed Urrutia every time he caught the ball.
Urrutia had seven receptions, 142 yards and two scores against Middle Tennessee State. However, what the box score doesn't show is at least two drops, including one easy touchdown catch.
Great size. Caught 53 passes for 929 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2006. Needs to improve his 40 time to be a first-round lock.
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Darius Reynaud, West Virginia (9/30)
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 3-4.
Darius Reynaud has finally emerged as a consistent, lethal option in West Virginia's option. Through five games, Reynaud has 28 receptions, 382 yards and five scores.
Needs to be more productive than 520 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Like De'Cody Fagg, Darius Reynaud's 40 will warrant some draft consideration.
William Franklin, Missouri
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round: 3-4.
Has grown leaps and bounds his first three years, increasing his yardage total from 174 (2004) and 413 (2005) to 829 (last year). Also caught six touchdowns. William Franklin's 40 time will likely get him into the first day.
Bruce Hocker, Duquesne
Height: 6-4. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 3-4.
A prospect who will skyrocket if he has another great year like he did in 2006 (61 receptions, 1,070 yards, 16 TDs). He was simply a man amongst boys in I-AA. Check out Bruce Hocker's height and 40 time.
Jarett Dillard*, Rice
Height: 5-11. Weight: 168.
40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round: 3-4.
I don't care whom you play against - production is production. Jarett Dillard caught 91 passes for 1,247 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2006. Yeah, 21 touchdowns. His weight bothers me, however. He also needs to make sure he can run a 4.3 at his size. A 4.4 won't cut it.
Greg Carr*, Florida State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 4.
Greg Carr caught 12 touchdowns but only 34 receptions in 2006. A nice end-zone target at 6-6.
Marcus Henry, Kansas (11/11)
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 4.
Marcus Henry's 40 time will keep him out of the first three rounds, but he really has emerged as one of the top receivers in college football. Henry, who has 46 receptions, 885 yards and seven touchdowns through 10 games, had eight catches, 199 yards and two scores at Oklahoma State.
Marcus Smith, New Mexico
Height: 6-2. Weight: 212.
40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round: 4-5.
After recording 89 receiving yards his first two years at New Mexico, Marcus Smith emerged as a top-notch wide out, garnering 53 catches for 859 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006. You have to like his 40 time at 6-2, 212.
Mark Bradford, Stanford
Height: 6-2. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: 4-5.
I said Mark Bradford's stock depends on how well he rebounds off his foot injury. Well, he led the team with 51 receptions, 642 yards and three touchdowns.
Bradford looked like he was in for a big year in 2006. In the opener at Oregon, he had nine catches, 108 yards and a score. However, he tore a ligament in his foot the following week and was lost for the year. Bradford's draft stock depends on how well he rebounds from his injury.
Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.43.
Projected Round: 4-5.
A very explosive receiver and return specialist. I think he can run a 4.3. Check out his 2006 stats: 74 catches, 1,293 yards and 5 TDs.
Maurice Purify, Nebraska (9/29)
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: 5.
Maurice Purify may have redeemed himself a bit, catching seven passes for 80 yards against USC.
There's no question that Maurice Purify's talented - he had 34 receptions for 630 yards and seven touchdowns last year - but he's had too many legal incidents the past year for my liking.
Patrick Carter, Louisville
Height: 6-3. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.32.
Projected Round: 5.
Patrick Carter will get drafted as a kick-returner, and definitely not a receiver. He had only five receptions in 2006.
Todd Blythe, Iowa State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Should be interesting to see what Blythe can do with a real quarterback. Nice frame, but his 40 will hurt.
Darrell Blackman, North Carolina State
Height: 5-10. Weight: 205.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Darrell Blackman has emerged as N.C. State's top receiver. Through five games in 2007, Blackman has 232 yards, 128 of which came at Boston College.
Cameron Colvin, Oregon (10/4)
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round: 5-6.
Cameron Colvin has emerged as a great No. 2 option for Dennis Dixon. Against Stanford and California, Colvin had 15 receptions, 210 yards and two touchdowns.
Keith Brown, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 204.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 6.
Keith Brown had just 44 receptions, 590 yards and three touchdowns last year, but a knee injury held him back. He'll be 24 next July, so his ceiling may not be that high.
Lance Leggett, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.58.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Recorded 38 receptions and 584 yards last year, both career highs. However, Lance Leggett disappeared in big games; his top performances were against Florida International and Duke.
Jason Rivers, Hawaii
Height: 6-2. Weight: 192.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 6-7.
Has an injury history and a habit of underachieving in school. Do his 1,178 receiving yards make up for it? Jason Rivers must run in the low 4.4s considering his size.
De'Cody Fagg, Florida State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 212.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: 7.
De'Cody Fagg's 40 time will get him drafted, but he really needs to be more productive on the football field. A career high of 439 yards and one touchdown won't cut it. Fagg has a habit of disappearing in big games.
Ernie Wheelwright, Minnesota
Height: 6-5. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.66.
Projected Round: 7.
His size is great, but his 40 sucks and his stats (26 catches, 437 yards in 11 contests) are even worse.
Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round: 7.
Another productive I-AA receiver (61 catches, 1,077 yards, 16 TDs in 2006). However, Jerome Simpson's size and 40 are a bit lacking.
Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh (8/15)
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round: 7.
Derek Kinder tore his ACL in a workout recently. He's out for the season. He's productive (57 catches, 847 yards, 6 TDs), he's quick and isn't small. The question is how effective he'll be without Tyler Palko under center.
Billy Pittman, Texas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round: 7.
Production dropped from 750 yards (2005) to 456 last year, though he did come on at the end of the season.
Evan Moore, Stanford
Height: 6-7. Weight: 235.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 7.
Evan Moore's size will draw some attention from scouts. His 17 receptions the last two years - thanks to a nagging foot injury - will be his downfall if he doesn't have brilliant 2007 campaign.
Amarri Jackson, South Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 195.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: 7.
I have to admit that I didn't have Amarri Jackson on my radar until an e-mailer pointed him out to me. Jackson didn't put up great numbers last year (26 receptions, 393 yards, three touchdowns), but then again, no one on South Florida did. What I like about Jackson is his speed (4.52) despite his 6-5 frame. Someone will probably draft him.
Arman Shields, Richmond
Height: 6-2. Weight: 185.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: FA.
Has a decent 40 for his height. Arman Shields had his best season in 2005 when he notched 842 yards and four scores.
Luke Swan, Wisconsin
Height: 6-0. Weight: 196.
40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round: FA.
Had 595 yards and five touchdowns in 2006. Needs a better 40 at his size.
Shaheer McBride, Delaware State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: FA.
If Shaheer McBride drops his 40 to 4.45, he will get drafted. Compiled a total of 1,572 yards and 17 touchdowns the past two seasons.
Josh Morgan, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-1. Weight: 219.
40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round: FA.
Career highs are 33 receptions and 471 yards, but Josh Morgan returns kickoffs. He also gets arrested (October 2006).
Jaymar Johnson, Jackson State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 175.
40 Time: 4.37.
Projected Round: FA.
Not productive at I-AA (527 yards, 2 TDs in 2006). Too small. Needs to be a return specialist.
Brandon Breazell, UCLA
Height: 6-0. Weight: 174.
40 Time: 4.42.
Projected Round: FA.
Tore his PCL during spring drills. Rebounded nicely, but still too small.
Jomar Wright, Duke
Height: 6-1. Weight: 200.
40 Time: 4.56.
Projected Round: FA.
Jomar Wright has 21 receptions through four games. He needs to improve his 40 time to warrant draft consideration.