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teedubya · 07-27-2008, 05:57 PM

Who do you think will be in the top ten draftwise next April?

Mecca · 07-27-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I didn't watch much of Ginn in college, but would Maclin grade out higher than him?

It'll be close honestly......I think he is a little shorter, but like I said it's a weak WR year and if he can hit a sub 4.3 40 then he has a chance of being a top 15 pick, after Crabtree there's going to be some real tossup of who the next WR is.

**DeezNutz** · 07-27-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It'll be close honestly......I think he is a little shorter, but like I said it's a weak WR year and if he can hit a sub 4.3 40 then he has a chance of being a top 15 pick, after Crabtree there's going to be some real tossup of who the next WR is.

Thanks.

I know this is weak, but Maclin is a "tough" player who seems to do the little things well. Was this also true of Ginn in college?

teedubya · 07-27-2008, 10:32 PM

Maclin is a sophomore this year, right? So he won't factor into any draft thoughts...

**DeezNutz** · 07-27-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

Maclin is a sophomore this year, right? So he won't factor into any draft thoughts...

redshirt sophomore, so he's draft eligible.

Mecca · 07-27-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Thanks.

I know this is weak, but Maclin is a "tough" player who seems to do the little things well. Was this also true of Ginn in college?

Eh I dunno about that, Ginn more or less got drafted high for being a track speed guy who made alot of big plays on offense and on special teams.

I think Maclins 2 holdbacks to going that high will be 1, one of the other guys he'll be competing with will be the same thing in Percy Harvin. And the other one, Darius Heyward-Bey has legit starting NFL size and ability so we'll see how this works out.

Mecca · 07-27-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

redshirt sophomore, so he's draft eligible.

He's the same thing as Crabtree and LeSean McCoy and Knowshon Moreno sometimes people forget they can all leave.

Pablo · 07-27-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It'll be close honestly......I think he is a little shorter, but like I said it's a weak WR year and if he can hit a sub 4.3 40 then he has a chance of being a top 15 pick, after Crabtree there's going to be some real tossup of who the next WR is.

Would you take Maclin over Robiskie?

Maclin is a speedster and a versatile KR type if need be, but Robiskie has great hands and great size. Not a burner by any means, but definitely a great WR prospect deserving a 1st round look.

**DeezNutz** · 07-27-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Eh I dunno about that, Ginn more or less got drafted high for being a track speed guy who made alot of big plays on offense and on special teams.

I think Maclins 2 holdbacks to going that high will be 1, one of the other guys he'll be competing with will be the same thing in Percy Harvin. And the other one, Darius Heyward-Bey has legit starting NFL size and ability so we'll see how this works out.

Regarding Ginn, those were my thoughts, too. I remember the highlight returns and what not. Though this isn't the biggest thing in the world, Maclin will go downfield and block, so he plays a little bigger than what he's listed as. Granted, no one is going to confuse him with a bruiser.

Mecca · 07-27-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoRox88

Would you take Maclin over Robiskie?

Maclin is a speedster and a versatile KR type if need be, but Robiskie has great hands and great size. Not a burner by any means, but definitely a great WR prospect deserving a 1st round look.

I don't think Robiskie is a top 5 WR so that should tell you...

**DeezNutz** · 07-27-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I don't think Robiskie is a top 5 WR so that should tell you...

Since I've never asked before, Mecca, why are you such a fan of USC? The talent? Local connection? Lived in CA previously?

Mecca · 07-27-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Since I've never asked before, Mecca, why are you such a fan of USC? The talent? Local connection? Lived in CA previously?

When you're a kid you get attached to certain things, I was never a fan of what I even as a kid perceived as boring Big 8 option football, I hated Nebraska and the way all those teams played.....

So one day I was watching TV and USC was on and I saw this guy named Keyshawn and well I've been a fan of the team since then, I believe that was about 15 years ago.

**DeezNutz** · 07-27-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

When you're a kid you get attached to certain things, I was never a fan of what I even as a kid perceived as boring Big 8 option football, I hated Nebraska and the way all those teams played.....

So one day I was watching TV and USC was on and I saw this guy named Keyshawn and well I've been a fan of the team since then, I believe that was about 15 years ago.

I hear you. I enjoy the Yankees for much the same reason. Jeter is one of my favorite players. Talented and busts his ass = tough not to like.

Nightfyre · 07-27-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I hear you. I enjoy the Yankees for much the same reason. Jeter is one of my favorite players. Talented and busts his ass = tough not to like.

Turn in your man card.

Mecca · 07-27-2008, 10:44 PM

I'll list my top 6 WR's for next year with their size and 40's and quick run down from a site...

Michael Crabtree**, Texas Tech
Height: 6-3. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.

Doubters will say Michael Crabtree is a product of the system. So, what they're telling us is that if Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald played for Hawaii or Texas Tech, they wouldn't be first-round prospects? What Crabtree did as a redshirt freshman last year was downright disgusting. Try 134 receptions, 1,962 yards and 22 touchdowns. He had one of his biggest games against Oklahoma, catching 12 balls for 154 yards and a score.

2007: I know stats don't really mean anything in Texas Tech's offense, but Michael Crabtree just seems special. In the first seven contests of his collegiate career, Crabtree has 78 receptions, 1,244 yards and 17 touchdowns. What really impresses me is his combination of size and speed. That 40 time may even be faster now, as it is a bit old.

Darrius Heyward-Bey*, Maryland
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.33.

Darrius Heyward-Bey was inconsistent in 2007. Then again, any receiver would have been with the garbage Maryland had at quarterback (Chris Turner and Jordan Steffy combined for nine touchdowns and 11 picks). Heyward-Bey has a pretty sick 40 at his size. He has a shot to run a high 4.2.

As a freshman, Darrius Heyward-Bey led the team in receptions (45) and receiving yards (694). All of his production came toward the end of the season. Named to the preseason first-team All-ACC. Still has a lot of room to grow - it's almost scary how good this guy can become.

Percy Harvin*, Florida
Height: 5-11. Weight: 186.
Projected 40 Time: 4.32.

Percy Harvin didn't have imposing numbers as a receiver (764 yards, 10 touchdowns), but he also had 858 rushing yards. Harvin won't even be 21 by the time the 2009 NFL Draft rolls around, so some teams will find that appealing. However, Harvin will have to run a fast 40, especially at his size, if he wants to beat out Jeremy Maclin and Darrius Heyward-Bey to be second on this list.

You can look at Percy Harvin's freshman numbers (34 receptions, 427 yards) all you want, but they don't tell the whole story. Harvin dominated at the end of the 2006 campaign, garnering 91 yards against South Carolina and 62 versus Arkansas. However, Harvin saved his best performance for last, as he notched nine catches for 60 yards in the BCS Championship. Harvin is essentially a lock to go in the top 20, given his 40. If he keeps improving, he could be taken in the top five whenever he chooses to declare.

Jeremy Maclin**, Missouri
Height: 6-1. Weight: 199.
Projected 40 Time: 4.33.

If Jeremy Maclin can run a 4.29, you better believe he'll be off the board by the pick No. 15. He has a chance to do it, though if I had to bet, I'd say low 4.3.

Jeremy Maclin set the NCAA freshman record for all-purpose yardage. A dynamic return specialist, Maclin also had 1,055 receiving yards, 375 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns in 2007. He'll be a red-shirt sophomore in 2008, so he'll be eligible for the 2009 Draft.

Louis Murphy, Florida
Height: 6-2. Weight: 204.
Projected 40 Time: 4.32.

Louis Murphy had his first productive year as a Gator last year, collecting 37 receptions, 548 yards and five scores. Those aren't monstrous numbers, so why is he ranked so high? Check out his size and 40 time. Some teams (cough, Raiders and Lions, sneeze) will consider him in Round 2.

Kenny Britt*, Rutgers
Height: 6-4. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.

If Kenny Britt runs a 4.4 at his size, he might become a lock to go in the first round. Britt had 62 receptions for 1,232 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore, earning a spot on the All-Big East second team. He won't even be 21 when the 2009 NFL season kicks off.

**DeezNutz** · 07-27-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Turn in your man card.

Why? Should I enjoy the Glass family slamming deeznutz in a door for the past decade or so? I'm not sick, man.

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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2477050	I'll list my top 6 WR's for next year with their size and 40's and quick run down from a site... Michael Crabtree*, Texas Tech Height: 6-3. Weight: 210. Projected 40 Time: 4.48. Doubters will say Michael Crabtree is a product of the system. So, what they're telling us is that if Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald played for Hawaii or Texas Tech, they wouldn't be first-round prospects? What Crabtree did as a redshirt freshman last year was downright disgusting. Try 134 receptions, 1,962 yards and 22 touchdowns. He had one of his biggest games against Oklahoma, catching 12 balls for 154 yards and a score. 2007: I know stats don't really mean anything in Texas Tech's offense, but Michael Crabtree just seems special. In the first seven contests of his collegiate career, Crabtree has 78 receptions, 1,244 yards and 17 touchdowns. What really impresses me is his combination of size and speed. That 40 time may even be faster now, as it is a bit old. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland Height: 6-2. Weight: 205. Projected 40 Time: 4.33. Darrius Heyward-Bey was inconsistent in 2007. Then again, any receiver would have been with the garbage Maryland had at quarterback (Chris Turner and Jordan Steffy combined for nine touchdowns and 11 picks). Heyward-Bey has a pretty sick 40 at his size. He has a shot to run a high 4.2. As a freshman, Darrius Heyward-Bey led the team in receptions (45) and receiving yards (694). All of his production came toward the end of the season. Named to the preseason first-team All-ACC. Still has a lot of room to grow - it's almost scary how good this guy can become. Percy Harvin, Florida Height: 5-11. Weight: 186. Projected 40 Time: 4.32. Percy Harvin didn't have imposing numbers as a receiver (764 yards, 10 touchdowns), but he also had 858 rushing yards. Harvin won't even be 21 by the time the 2009 NFL Draft rolls around, so some teams will find that appealing. However, Harvin will have to run a fast 40, especially at his size, if he wants to beat out Jeremy Maclin and Darrius Heyward-Bey to be second on this list. You can look at Percy Harvin's freshman numbers (34 receptions, 427 yards) all you want, but they don't tell the whole story. Harvin dominated at the end of the 2006 campaign, garnering 91 yards against South Carolina and 62 versus Arkansas. However, Harvin saved his best performance for last, as he notched nine catches for 60 yards in the BCS Championship. Harvin is essentially a lock to go in the top 20, given his 40. If he keeps improving, he could be taken in the top five whenever he chooses to declare. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri Height: 6-1. Weight: 199. Projected 40 Time: 4.33. If Jeremy Maclin can run a 4.29, you better believe he'll be off the board by the pick No. 15. He has a chance to do it, though if I had to bet, I'd say low 4.3. Jeremy Maclin set the NCAA freshman record for all-purpose yardage. A dynamic return specialist, Maclin also had 1,055 receiving yards, 375 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns in 2007. He'll be a red-shirt sophomore in 2008, so he'll be eligible for the 2009 Draft. Louis Murphy, Florida Height: 6-2. Weight: 204. Projected 40 Time: 4.32. Louis Murphy had his first productive year as a Gator last year, collecting 37 receptions, 548 yards and five scores. Those aren't monstrous numbers, so why is he ranked so high? Check out his size and 40 time. Some teams (cough, Raiders and Lions, sneeze) will consider him in Round 2. Kenny Britt, Rutgers Height: 6-4. Weight: 205. Projected 40 Time: 4.50. If Kenny Britt runs a 4.4 at his size, he might become a lock to go in the first round. Britt had 62 receptions for 1,232 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore, earning a spot on the All-Big East second team. He won't even be 21 when the 2009 NFL season kicks off.
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