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1997 Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers |
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1997 Draft Prospects: Wide Receivers |
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PLAYER / COMMENTS |
SCHOOL |
HEIGHT |
WEIGHT |
40 |
VJ |
RD |
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Yatil Green Big, strong, blur-fast junior wowed 'em at Indy, literally jumping to top of many charts. |
Miami |
6-2 7/8 |
199 |
4.41 |
40.5 |
1 |
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Rae Carruth Adios speed (recent 4.17), elusive moves. Questions about hands, attitude. |
Colorado |
5-10 5/8 |
194 |
4.34 |
37.5 |
1 |
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Reidel Anthony His 18 TD rcpts led nation (25 pct of catches); returns kicks, punts. |
Florida |
5-11 1/2 |
183 |
4.40 |
NA |
1 |
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Ike Hilliard Smooth, consistent jr. avged 19.1 per catch, just turned 21 April 4. |
Florida |
5-11 7/8 |
189 |
4.47 |
NA |
1 |
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Joey Kent Tough over middle, big in big games, deceptive functional speed. |
Tennessee |
6-0 5/8 |
186 |
4.45 |
NA |
2 |
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Derrick Mason Powerful, aggressive runner who will make impact as returner. |
Michigan St. |
5-10 3/4 |
193 |
4.54 |
32 |
3 |
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Kevin Lockett Consistent (217 for 3,032 in 4 yrs), great techniques and sideline savvy. |
Kansas St. |
5-11 7/8 |
171 |
4.57 |
36.5 |
3 |
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Keith Poole Skills, hands reminiscent of Steve Largent. Career avg. of 19.3 per catch. |
Arizona St. |
6-0 3/4 |
188 |
4.58 |
31 |
3 |
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Marcus Robinson Big sprinter (20.63-200m) just beginning to develop. Started only 5 games in career. |
S. Carolina |
6-3 3/8 |
213 |
4.54 |
37 |
3 |
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Albert Connell Impressive leaper, exciting runner leaves 'em grasping air. Could add 10 pounds. |
Texas A&M |
6-0 3/8 |
184 |
4.52 |
40 |
3 |
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Mike Adams More effective than smooth; big career averages -- 25.3 KORs, 10.9 PRs, 17.1 Rec. |
Texas |
5-11 3/8 |
184 |
4.55 |
29.5 |
3 |
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Will Blackwell Former Oakland Prep star is slick, consistent and best in big games, like 11 for 280, 4 TDs vs. Cal. |
San Diego St. |
6-0 |
184 |
4.60 |
34 |
3 |
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Alonzo Johnson Fearless receiver, returner must show he can hold up vs. big boys. |
Central St. |
5-11 1/8 |
183 |
4.60 |
33 |
3 |
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Chris Miller Lacks speed of cousin Keyshawn and will be 24 in July (2-yr Muslim mission). |
USC |
5-10 1/8 |
192 |
4.53 |
31.5 |
3 |
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Brian Manning Showed ability in Walsh system, then pfft for 2 years. Worth a look. |
Stanford |
5-11 1/8 |
181 |
4.55 |
34.5 |
4 |
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Dedric Ward Gateway Conf. POY, instinctive receiver, exciting open field runner. |
N. Iowa |
5-8 5/8 |
175 |
4.55 |
31 |
4 |
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Marcus Harris Biletnikoff Trophy winner. Big man, big career numbers -- 259 catches, record 4,518 yards, 38 TDs. |
Wyoming |
6-1 3/8 |
213 |
4.65 |
34 |
4 |
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Macey Brooks Natural abilities need honing. Drafted as OF by Giants in 93. |
James Madison |
6-4 5/8 |
214 |
4.62 |
38.5 |
4-6 |
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Chard Mackey Physical player makes tough catch but does he have functional speed? |
La. Tech. |
6-0 7/8 |
205 |
4.63 |
34 |
5 |
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Tony Lanier Small receiver compiled big numbers in 4 WR attack. |
Virginia St. |
5-11 1/2 |
172 |
4.61 |
33.5 |
5 |
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Robert Tate Strong-legged runner can help on KORs while testing WR skills. |
Cincinnati |
5-10 3/8 |
187 |
4.52 |
30 |
5 |
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Antwuan Wyatt Former Clemson standout joined dad/coach (ex-Bill Alvin) at BC after drug conviction. Must do time. |
Bethune Cookman |
5-11 |
199 |
4.60 |
33.5 |
6 |
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Juan Daniels Has size, speed needs technique, confidence in hands. |
Georgia |
6-1 1/8 |
210 |
4.55 |
34.5 |
6 |
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Brian Roberson Lightest prospect in draft. Can he remain feisty, healthy in pros? |
Frenso St. |
5-8 3/4 |
161 |
4.61 |
30.5 |
6 |
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Andre Cooper Big possession receiver who can sky to retrieve a pass. |
Florida St. |
6-2 |
195 |
4.65 |
38.5 |
6 |
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Buster Tillman Must fill out thin body to survive in the NFL. |
Ohio St. |
6-0 3/4 |
186 |
4.75 |
32.5 |
6-7 |
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Geroy Simon |
Maryland |
6-0 |
188 |
4.57 |
32 |
7 |
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Dimitrious Stanley |
Ohio St. |
5-10 7/8 |
188 |
4.72 |
29 |
7 |
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Pearce Pegross |
Baylor |
5-9 3/8 |
170 |
4.57 |
31.5 |
7 |
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Donald Sellars |
New Mexico |
6-0 1/8 |
184 |
4.60 |
35.5 |
FA |
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Richard Dice |
Arizona |
6-1 7/8 |
218 |
4.75 |
NA |
FA |
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Robert Wilson |
Florida A&M |
5-10 3/4 |
176 |
4.81 |
31.5 |
FA |
