Wide Receivers and the Draft
Other names for the Vikings to look at possibly at this position with the 18th pick, if they choose another player with the 7th pick.
Prospects at 18.
Troy Williamson-South Carolina-A 6'1 target with sub 4.4 speed, who is raw as a route runner due to the fact that he played in a running offense in College. He isn't great after the catch, but has the ability to adjust for balls. Some think he can take routes off at times, not a new trend for the Vikings. Needs to improve as a route-runner in the NFL, he can't get by and just size and speed.
Mark Clayton-Oklahoma-This 5'10 target is quick and fast, He's good at route-running, and adjusting for the ball. Clayton's big weakness is a lack of size, and the fact that he played in a three-wide receiver set in College.
Roddy White-6'1 with good speed from UAB. Good moves to get open after the catch, can adjust to the Ball. Mel Kiper.JR. is higher on him than some. Not a great route runner, hestruggles against zone coverage. More elusive as a route-runner than after the catch. Doesn't have great intial quickness.
Matt Jones-You're hearing a lot about this kid. A 6'6 240 lb quarterback from Arkansas with sub 4.4 speed, very good runner as a college Quarterback. He is very raw as a wide receiver, and some have questioned his work ethic. But this kid will be taken not long after the Vikings pick at 18.
2nd round
Courtney Roby-Indiana-He has 4.33 speed, He's tough with good body control, and elusive after the catch. Lack of strength, and under 6'1 holding him back.
Chris Henry-West Virgina-at 6'5 is faster than Mike Williams. Henry has good leaping ability. Good body control, and good hands. Elusive for his size. Questionable character is big concern. Needs to improve as a blocker and over the middle.
Jerome Mathis-Hampton-Fastest man in the draft who ran a 4.31-40. Good return man with good vision. The big concern is his size at under 6 feet, and questions on if he can beat press coverage.
Other prospects of note include durablity challenge Reggie Brown of Georgia, Small-school sleeper Vincent Jackson of Northern Colorado, the talented Fred Gibson also of Georgia, and speedy Terrence Murphy and Roscoe Parrish of Texas A%M, and Miami.
This is obvioulsy as I see it the Vikings biggest position of need, I wouldn't rule out taking two receivers a Number 1-hopefully Edwards or Williams, then if there was a potential deep threat later in the draft. I expect a receiver choosen in the first 2 rounds by the Vikings. In fact with the First Pick if they can.
Prospects at 18.
Troy Williamson-South Carolina-A 6'1 target with sub 4.4 speed, who is raw as a route runner due to the fact that he played in a running offense in College. He isn't great after the catch, but has the ability to adjust for balls. Some think he can take routes off at times, not a new trend for the Vikings. Needs to improve as a route-runner in the NFL, he can't get by and just size and speed.
Mark Clayton-Oklahoma-This 5'10 target is quick and fast, He's good at route-running, and adjusting for the ball. Clayton's big weakness is a lack of size, and the fact that he played in a three-wide receiver set in College.
Roddy White-6'1 with good speed from UAB. Good moves to get open after the catch, can adjust to the Ball. Mel Kiper.JR. is higher on him than some. Not a great route runner, hestruggles against zone coverage. More elusive as a route-runner than after the catch. Doesn't have great intial quickness.
Matt Jones-You're hearing a lot about this kid. A 6'6 240 lb quarterback from Arkansas with sub 4.4 speed, very good runner as a college Quarterback. He is very raw as a wide receiver, and some have questioned his work ethic. But this kid will be taken not long after the Vikings pick at 18.
2nd round
Courtney Roby-Indiana-He has 4.33 speed, He's tough with good body control, and elusive after the catch. Lack of strength, and under 6'1 holding him back.
Chris Henry-West Virgina-at 6'5 is faster than Mike Williams. Henry has good leaping ability. Good body control, and good hands. Elusive for his size. Questionable character is big concern. Needs to improve as a blocker and over the middle.
Jerome Mathis-Hampton-Fastest man in the draft who ran a 4.31-40. Good return man with good vision. The big concern is his size at under 6 feet, and questions on if he can beat press coverage.
Other prospects of note include durablity challenge Reggie Brown of Georgia, Small-school sleeper Vincent Jackson of Northern Colorado, the talented Fred Gibson also of Georgia, and speedy Terrence Murphy and Roscoe Parrish of Texas A%M, and Miami.
This is obvioulsy as I see it the Vikings biggest position of need, I wouldn't rule out taking two receivers a Number 1-hopefully Edwards or Williams, then if there was a potential deep threat later in the draft. I expect a receiver choosen in the first 2 rounds by the Vikings. In fact with the First Pick if they can.
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