The NFL Draft is a closely approaching, there are plenty of pass catchers who could hear their name early. Football University gives you a breakdown of the top five available wide receivers prospects in the draft.
1. Calvin Ridley
+ Quick, allows him to lose defenders
+ Good route runner
– Small frame, might not be durable for a 16 game season
– Drops were an issue while at Alabama
2. James Washington
+ Great vertical threat, always a home run hitter for Oklahoma State
+ Exceptional at tracking the ball, does not peak early in his routes
– Not a polished route runner, was not asked to do much in college.
– Needs to adjust to NFL playing style, B1G 12 is NASCAR style football
3. Courtland Sutton
+ Big bodied receiver
+ Catches the ball in traffic, not afraid to run across the middle of the field
– Will not scare opponents with his speed
– Needs to improve on separation
4. Christian Kirk
+ Very quick, electric with the ball in space
+ Always open, found a way to shine with inconsistent quarterback play at A&M
– Small sized receiver
– Does not have a large catch radius
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5. D.J. Moore
+ Good with the ball in space
+ Quick, easily eludes slow defenders
– Needs to become a more polished route runner
– Does not catch the ball well in traffic
