Which WR Prospects Are Packers-Types In the 2023 Draft Class
Gutekunst prefers tall, athletic, and toolsy receivers
Brian Gutekunst follows his predecessors and has a very specific type of player he targets at each position. Since he became the Green Bay Packers general manager in 2018, it has been relatively easy to find potential prospects he likes. Regarding the wide receiver position, the trend is clear: Gutekunst prefers tall, athletic, and toolsy receivers.
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Under Gutekunst, the Packers have drafted J'Mon Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St-Brown, Amari Rodgers, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Samori Toure. Of them, just Rodgers, who was seen as a gadget-type, and Toure, a seventh-round flier, didn't hit the prototypical size/athletic thresholds Gutekunst tends to follow.
The baseline for receivers under Gutekunst are 6-2, 190 lbs, and a Relative Athletic Score of 8.0 — the Packers don't necessarily use RAS as a metric, but they do have a kind of athletic measurement tool with enough similarities for outside people to have an idea of their types.
With this background in mind, it's possible to analyze which wide receivers of this year's class are potential targets — especially because this is a class loaded with undersized players.
Quentin Johnston 6-2, 208 lbs, RAS 8.80
The TCU receiver is number 1 of his position on the Consensus Big Board, an exercise made by The Athletic to track rankings from several draft experts. He has a great combination of size and vertical speed, even though he plays more like a finesse receiver. The athletic profile, though, has one big problem which might hurt his stock: a 3-cone drill of 7.31s, which made his final RAS be below nine.
Cedric Tillmann, 6-3, 213 lbs, RAS 8.67
Tillman also has a 3-cone drill above 7.3s, and his 40-yard dash is 4.54 — Johnston ran a 4.52. So they clearly have similar athletic profiles. But Tillman is the 76th player and ninth wide receiver on the consensus board, so the value might entice the Packers to chase a potential true X receiver.
AT Perry, 6-3, 198 lbs, RAS 9.85
Perry is 98th on the consensus board, the 13th receiver, he's a classic Packers type — long, high-ceiling, raw, low-floor prospect. He lacks the ability to change directions, but has good speed on vertical routes. He barely meets the weight threshold.
Andrei Iosivas, 6-3, 205 lbs, RAS 9.96
The Princeton receiver is more of a late-round prospect, and his athletic traits are impressive. His ability to run and jump are enticing, but doesn't have great hands nor much ability to generate yards after the catch.
Bryce Ford-Wheaton, 6-3, 221 lbs, RAS 9.97
Ford-Wheaton has some Quentin Johnston's aspects to his game, but is more athletic and less productive. He is good at fighting against contact and plays more like a big receiver, also possessing the ability to generate extra yards. He's not quick, though, and can't create much separation for himself. That's probably why he had just three 100-yard games in three college seasons.
Almost there and might be on Gutekunst's radar:
Rashee Rice, 6-0, 204 lbs, RAS 9.52
Jonathan Mingo, 6-1/6, 220 lbs, RAS 9.86
Michael Wilson, 6-1/7, 213 lbs, RAS 9.55
Other names to keep an eye on:
Matt Landers, 6-4, 200 lbs, RAS 9.84
Jared Wayne, 6-2, 209 lbs, RAS 9.26
CJ Lewis, 6-3, 214 lbs, RAS 9.04
Elijah Higgins, 6-3, 235 lbs, RAS 8.94
Chase Cota, 6-3, 201 lbs, RAS 9.33
Jared Wayne, 6-2, 209 lbs, RAS 9.26
Grant Dubose, 6-2, 201 lbs, RAS 8.78
Michael Jefferson, 6-3, 199 lbs, RAS 8.66
Garrett Maag, 6-3, 206 lbs, RAS 8.50
Elijah Cooks, 6-3, 219 lbs, RAS 8.45
Darren Wilson Jr., 6-3, 212 lbs, RAS 8.29
David Durden, 6-1/4, 204 lbs, RAS 9.59
Photo of Bryce Ford-Wheaton: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Comments (60)
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 11:13 am
My last Mock Draft on PFF
Pass Catchers drafted:
Bijan Robinson
Darnell Washington
Tucker Kraft
Bryce Ford-Wheaton
Zack Kuntz
Matt Landers
Think Jordan Love would have plenty of guys to throw to if Gutey were to trade down from both #13 and #15 overall. Granted, I ended up with 16 picks total, so it was an amazingly unrealistic Mock Draft, but that's why it's fun.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
April 11, 2023 at 04:31 pm
Glad to see you have Bijan as a pass catcher Bird! I have my fingers crossed!
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 06:00 pm
I traded back to 21 from 13 and took Bijan when nobody would trade back. I then traded 15 to the Bengals for 28 and took Washington. IDK if Gutey will be able to trade back or not, but if I were to trade back to 21 and Bijan was still available, I'd draft him. If not, my target would be Wright. I shouldn't get my heart set on Washington, because he'll probably be gone before Gutey will pull the trigger on him. We can hope though.
Wheaton and Landers are my later round crushes.
Renllaw
April 12, 2023 at 07:04 am
It's too late for me, my heart is already set on Washington. LoL. But, his "value" falls into a range where we don't have a pick. Hope we can find a trade partner to make it happen. This is going to be a fun draft this year.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
April 12, 2023 at 09:55 am
BD,
Of course no one knows but reading more and more Bijan could be selected prior to #15.
A lot of 'skilled' offensive players in draft but if used creatively I'm relatively confident no other skilled offensive player would have the overall impact on the Packers offense. Likely even over players like Kincaid, JSN, Quentin, Musgrave, etc. If the Packers only use Bijan out of backfield I'd say definitely NO at #15. As a slot WR I don't think anyone could guard him. With his quick twitch and ability to seperate combined with his physicality he would truly be extraordinary. Bijan and Washington would look really good along with say...Mingo on offense.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
April 12, 2023 at 01:48 pm
Way too funny! Bijan, Washington, Wright....they are all my guys! Of course, Kincaid, Johnston, Musgrave, Jones, and Myles Murphy are also right there.
Prior to losing my PFF Mock Draft Simulator access I would almost always trade back to either #19 - 21, so that I could draft Washington, or KIncaid. Of course, that trade back would only net you an extra #78 - 81 spot, but then you could use it & additional draft capital to move up to #28 to draft Washington.
Leatherhead
April 11, 2023 at 11:31 am
We could probably get Johnston with #15. We never take WRs in the first round, but this year might be an exception. In the last 12 months, Adams, MVS, St. Brown, Amari Rodgers, Sammy Watkins, Alan Lazard, and probably Cobb, too. That's 7 receivers gone, and we added only 4....Watson, Doubs, Toure, Melton.
Tillman may be 78 on the consensus board, but I've also seen him as high as pick 32. In the countless simulations on various sites I've done, he's almost always available at #45. IMO, if you add Johnston and Tillman to Watson and Doubs, you've got a real good unit for the next several years. Shore up the offensive line with a guy like Mauch and take a TE on Day 3 who can be a good sixth OL . I like Kuntz and Schoonmaker, but others would work, too.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 04:54 pm
I agree, but when do you Pay them? I've dialed in on Tillman and bag two TEs. Charlie Jones later on, but he will be up boards. All-American. Watch the film, not the draft gurus.
dobber
April 13, 2023 at 08:01 am
Jones just catches the ball. He's a really good football player--smart, knows how to play the game.
Don't you think he'll get lost among these flashy slots who are uber-quick, fast, but not as well developed? Lots of depth in "slot only" types in this draft. I think Gute is more likely to be enamored with the big slot type (it fits the recent track record), but diversity in players would help.
splitpea1
April 11, 2023 at 11:42 am
If we don't go WR in the first round, Mingo and Tillman would be solid choices; maybe even Rice depending how things play out.
Outside of this mold though, I would think JSN deserves strong consideration should he be available; of course it would depend on how the Packers evaluate the hamstring issue. But the guy is a reliable chain-mover, supposedly a decently run blocker, and has a reputation for being the QB's best friend and coming back for the ball. We already have a deep threat with Watson, so an ace slot type like JSN would really be a nice complement.
Doug_In_Sandpoint
April 11, 2023 at 03:00 pm
I believe that Mingo is just a pawn in the game of life...
dobber
April 11, 2023 at 08:21 pm
Well played, sir! Well played!
stockholder
April 11, 2023 at 11:48 am
I'm all for Rashon Rice. SMU.
And Mingo Later.
Also I'm in on Luke Musgrave @ TE.
Instead of blowing a #1 on Te.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 04:59 pm
Damaged goods with Musgrave. Mingo is not Deebo. If Tillman is plucked , I would grab Rice. No WR in round one. Move into the second round for as many picks possible. Use 2024 picks to maneuver. The Value round. Mick said, Bhaktiari called out Gutedkunst for the current fiasco on some podcast. All is not well....the forecast calls for Pain.
stockholder
April 11, 2023 at 06:22 pm
damaged Goods?. - Knee? but did show at pro day.
just liked his tape.
Mingo is big. If he was Deebo he wouldn't
be projected in the 3rd.
I still think they would take Hyatt First. rd. 2 now.
Bahk is looking at retirement- Soon?
He's done as a packer, and I suggest a Trade. Soon.
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 09:13 am
Musgrave had a big enough injury to factor that into the risk, if he’s a player whom one wants to spend high capital at a position of need. However, that’s not my biggest concern with him. He’s also an athlete who never really produced before his injury. He’s only put up about 500 yards on 36 catches before 2022, on 36 catches in 3 years. He had 11 catches for 169 yards in 2 games before his injury in 2022 it is true, but that’s it for top level performance.
One concern voiced throughout his career is that, despite phenomenal athleticism, it didn’t show up on film. He was being discussed as an athlete who could blow out the combine and become a classic underwear versus film dilemma before he got injured. He is not much of a blocker, technically or by inclination.
Musgrave is a classic high risk pick. Not only is there the durability question after that injury, but he’s an athlete who never played to that speed. Was he about to before injury? Was it, like Washington, that he played in an O where chances were few (neither were the starting TEs)?
Some team is going to massively overdraft him if one considers production alone. He’s a true high potential guy who could also be an athlete not a footballer. High risk pick and one not obviously prepared to start early. This year, in our position, I would look elsewhere.
BirdDogUni
April 12, 2023 at 09:29 am
Musgrave = Sternberger?
I'd pass on him just in case he is Sternberger 2.0.
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 11:52 am
Sternberger had some issues I’m not suggesting Musgrave does, but yes, there is a possibility that others are shared.
dobber
April 13, 2023 at 07:52 am
Sternberger's issues were mostly between his ears.
Musgrave's lack of resume is concerning. He's a projection. With his HWS, though, I don't know if he falls into the mid-40s.
I'll be interested if the Packers have interest in Higgins from Stanford. He's a way better fit as a move TE as compared to WR and probably comes off the board in round 3. It's likely he runs a deeper route tree than many of these TE prospects. He's not going to block in-line, but will likely be able to dominate DBs in the run game, and can be a big-slot/move TE, and probably play meaningful snaps early.
Coldworld
April 13, 2023 at 02:21 pm
I have had the same thought about Higgins. With some of these TEs the line between TE and WR is getting wafer thin
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 06:03 pm
I was all in on Rashee Rice when NFLDRAFT BUZZ had him at 4.36 40 time, but I'm all out now that he actually ran a 4.51 at the combine.
stockholder
April 11, 2023 at 06:36 pm
Top 5- RAS. = 9.65.
He said he wasn't too concerned about the 4.5
because the media had him at 4.4.
If you don't like him. I wouldn't take a WR then.
He looks 4.4 on the field.
The contested catches are fantastic.
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 09:31 am
My problem with Rice isn’t with his lack of timed long speed but with fit. I actually like him a lot. He’s not fast, but that’s not his game, he’s elusive before and after the catch. However he’s essentially a similar type to Doubs but with a tad less long speed.
Both are very good in short area burst and explosion. Both will get yards if given the chance, as Adams did. They are very similar in their weakness as well. Both came in with good route skills but limited trees, a tendency to make great catches and then maddening drops.
At this point I think we need to look less for that than size/speed perimeter skills and some answer for the Lazard type, be it a move TE or big tough possession WR. Doubs and Rice both have the potential to be good, but they are too similar to make sense to me. For that reason, unless he falls dramatically (and he shouldn’t), Rice is not a WR I’d want us to take in practice.
RCPackerFan
April 11, 2023 at 11:50 am
I have been debating with myself of what type of WR we need the most. What will complement Watson and Doubs the most?
Packers typically like the bigger WR's. Guys that can block. They lost Lazard who is one of the best blocking WR's in the league. But also a huge target. They also no longer have the slot type of WR in Cobb. They do need to find a player of that style.
The one thing they have to make sure they add is more speed. They need another dynamic WR that can take the top off the defense. They were missing MVS as a deep threat until the light went on for Watson the offense just looked differently. If we can add a guy that can provide that ability, it will only make the offense that much better. Having Watson plus another guy as a deep threat could be scary for defenses.
They also could really use a slot style WR that is shifty and can do some motion stuff. A few years ago when they added Tyler Ervin and used him in the Jet motion roles it really opened up the offense. If they had a Slot WR that could bring that ability, it could open up the offense too. A guy that I keep envisioning in that role is Tank Dell. Obviously he isn't the protypical size they look for, but he could be a really good fit in the offense. Another guy similar to that is Tre Tucker.
I think they need to come out of this draft with 2 more WR's.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
April 11, 2023 at 04:36 pm
Wonder what we might have in Bo Melton at Slot? Think I need to go back and watch him a little bit in his last season in college. Bo is just as fast as Watson and could take the top off the defense.
Personally, I would love to see Bijan playing slot WR most of the time. Periodically, working out of the backfield. The Packers also need a big body WR and I like Johnston, but if not Johnston I like Mingo a lot.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 05:12 pm
Blend Johnston and Mingo and you get Tillman, who is a polished product and knows the Game. Mentored by his old man who played in the NFL, just like Watson. Deep threat guys later include Derius Davis from TCU, Tre Tucker did it for the Bearcats over three seasons, Cropper from Fresno State, Haeder tossed him the deep stuff.
dobber
April 13, 2023 at 07:41 am
I think Tillman has GB written all over him.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 05:03 pm
The Packers should remodel their offense. Pick guys who get Open fast and run clean routes. Guys who know the Game and do not need three-four years to figure out the Playbook. Get Better.
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 09:46 am
We have Toure and Melton. I’d take both over Dell. I would have last year too were they all in the same draft.
Toure has elite short area agility, Melton elite speed. Both are faster than Dell and taller (6’2” & 5’11” respectively versus 5’8”) and both are explosive in a short area. While Dell might be more explosive, at 155 pounds he should be.
Both Toure at 4.43 and Melton (4.34) are faster than Dell at 4.49, Melton considerably so. Both also had a big play history coming in and Toure can play other roles while Melton has experience getting hand offs in an option type context.
Just from what we have now and excluding the potential for Doubs to play more over the middle if we have a second perimeter option, we already better on the roster. In fact I don’t see too much significantly better in prospect terms for a true slot than we have already. Certainly not Dell.
Leatherhead
April 11, 2023 at 12:30 pm
If you can put three WRs on the field that can force the defense to play nickel, it only leaves the defense 6 guys with six run stoppers, two of whom are probably on the field more for their pass rushing than run stopping skills.
And this group is matching up against our front six (TE included).. IMO, that gives us a big advantage on the ground. Nothing against Doubs or Toure or Melton, but we could use another guy like Watson.
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 01:01 pm
Bryce Ford-Wheaton or Matt Landers. (They're more MVS than Watson, but also won't cost as much draft capital.)
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 05:24 pm
No more two route wonders. If they want a pure post, Fly route guy, use Melton.
BirdDogUni
April 12, 2023 at 09:32 am
Watching them, they're both more fluid than MVS. Both ran better routes, IMO. Both have higher ceilings than MVS, IMO.
IDK where they'll end up, but I'll be watching their careers.
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 10:34 am
I’d be very happy with that type on the third day. If they can stretch the field and get teams having to defend against speed on both sides then our offense is immediately stronger. We forget that MVS had 580 yards on 73 targets (Watson had 611 on 66) in his rookie year essentially just running go routes. However the real advantage is the coverage pulled from others.
Melton is not a guy you want running the perimeter except as a surprise. If he goes deep it’s from the middle. I’d love to see him or Toure crossing with Watson to the edge with Doubs sitting underneath across the middle to run after the catch.
This draft doesn’t have early perimeter deep speed complete players or size/speed freaks like Watson. Unless Quinten Johnson’s 4.5 40 time is confidently overruled by scouting, the best value is later with players that have skills but will take time to develop a full route tree. Watson does, for goodness sake. Landers is a good example. A bit more sudden of foot than MVS, good height and speed.
MVS got 580 yards as a rookie on limited snaps per game, but his real value was drawing defenders. Doubs, Watson, Toure, Melton or whomever all would benefit from a guy coming in who could do that. I think guys B like Landers could and develop further in future. At the same time I think such a player not only helps others make yards but to keep them healthy by avoiding blanket coverage.
The single biggest boost from a WR in the draft that I can see comes from a true perimeter guy with speed. That we can pick credible options for that up in later rounds this year is a hidden blessing in this draft in my opinion. Let’s take advantage of that.
BirdDogUni
April 12, 2023 at 02:48 pm
We just need more team speed period. Looking at the 40 times of the Safeties in this draft alone makes me want to draft BFW and Matt Landers...
Once those guys draw even with a CB or S they'll be able to stack them up and win one on one. With guys like BFW, Matt Landers, and Bo Melton on the field with Watson, good luck competing with the combined speed of those four.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 05:13 pm
The TE should also be a receiving weapon, not a boat anchor.
Tundraboy
April 11, 2023 at 08:34 pm
Lmao
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 11:35 am
I’d rather see 4 WRs as the default unless we have a true offensive threat at TE, H-Back or a true pass threat used as such at RB. The habit of playing effectively a 6th offensive lineman and/or a WR who is blocking 50 percent of the time detects too much from the offensive threat in my opinion. We need to see more ambition from LaFleur in terms if offensive design. A settled OL (and better coaching) would help, obviously.
Leatherhead
April 12, 2023 at 11:53 am
3 WRs on the field forces 5 guys to cover 3 people and over half the field. The TE is a sixth offensive lineman.
And Coldworld, WRs block 50% of the time. Regardless. All runs, WR screens, etc.
You seem to be saying that extra blocking "detracts" too much from the offense. I think extra blocking enhances the offense, because nothing good happens on offense if you don't get people blocked. You're still getting 4 people in the pattern....3 WRs and a back. The TE can leak out, because he's eligible, so somebody on defense has to account for him.
We could get a guy like Kincaid, and he might stay healthy all year, although that's unlikely. He might get the majority of targets in the TE unit, but that's still only about 5 targets, 4 receptions, times....oh, let's say 14 games. That would be 56 receptions, which is about what we got out of Tonyan. And Graham. And Richard Rodgers, And Jermichael.
Or, we could go to Day 3, get a guy like Schoonmaker, who can catch 2 passes a game, which you add to 3 passes that Austin Allen and Deguara catch, and we've got the same result.
Look at the Packers. What have they done in 10 years to make you think they believe the TE is a critical part of the passing game? A couple of third round picks? Jimmy Graham?
I'm still assuming we aren't going to have any extra picks. I'd take Johnston in the first round and Tillman in the second. Add them to Watson, Doubs, Toure, Melton and we've got a good unit for the next several years. Draft a TE on Day 3. Bolster the offensive line.
PhantomII
April 12, 2023 at 06:00 pm
We need bigger road grader type OL. Then you can use TE in the run game....But you don’t HAVE to use them.
TKWorldWide
April 11, 2023 at 01:02 pm
Conversely, MLF said the receiving group should look like a basketball team; different sizes and skills.
BirdDogUni
April 12, 2023 at 02:57 pm
I'd rather have 3 Power Forwards running sub 4.4 with Bo Melton as Point Guard running sub 4.4 and Doubs as our shooting Guard as the slowest option on the field...
But, that's just me...
sjc28
April 11, 2023 at 02:05 pm
The Packers have a type they like to draft. How many of the WR'S Gutekunst has drafted are still on the team? How much production did any of those draft picks make? Maybe he should change his type.
jannesbjornson
April 11, 2023 at 05:21 pm
maybe he should be replaced?
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 11:08 am
Watson may well be a big win. Doubs looks promising. I like the potential of Toure. MVS was a 5th rounder role player who just got a ring as a depth receiver on a very good offense that we couldn’t afford to pay.
On average, not too bad a return in terms of historical success rates, even allowing for Moore and Rodgers failing (and the latter may be primarily on the coaching and usage—TBD). That’s ignoring finding Lazard and Melton. Personally I think moving in from Lazard was probably the right move not a criticism of keeping him earlier.
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 03:01 pm
Bryce Ford-Wheaton measured in at 6' 4" at that combine too. One inch might not seem like much, but sometimes can make all the difference. ; )
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/bryce-ford-wheaton/3200464f-5238-9868-32d8...
greengold
April 11, 2023 at 03:20 pm
I love comments like this from nfldotcom's Ford-Wheaton draft profile:
"Had just three 100-yard games over three seasons."
Well, they fail to mention the dumpster fire WVU had at QB during that 3 year span...
UGH!
I always like to check that kind of shizzle out for myself. Noted.
Appreciate your dedicated tenacity in backing your choice here. He's now on my list. Thanks - SOLID, BDU!
ps. Matt Landers 19.2 ypc , 47 rec for 901 yds and 8 TDs is nothing to sneeze at either.
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 07:58 pm
I remember arguing with everyone a couple years ago about Bateman. (He hasn't done shit, but people wanted us to draft him in the 1st round.)
Rashod Bateman = JSN
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
April 11, 2023 at 04:38 pm
Will forego responding BD! :)
Swisch
April 11, 2023 at 03:02 pm
Unless the Packers see a superstar at wide receiver at #15, then maybe pick Darnell Washington, at tight end, as a great blocker who may become a great receiver.
It seems we do have a lot of promising young wide receivers already who are largely untested -- Watson, Doubs, Toure, Melton, and maybe converting Goodson to the slot -- so maybe we focus on getting them snaps in 2023.
It's always good to be looking at new talent, though, so maybe we draft one or two WRs later.
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P.S. A good question for discussion may be which of the wide receivers listed above seem better going forward than Watson and Doubs, and how do others compare to the tiny bit we know about Toure and Melton.
If we're not getting much of an upgrade than what we already have at WR, then it would seem better to prioritize other positions in this draft.
Melch
April 11, 2023 at 03:05 pm
History says they won't draft WR in 1st round.I would grab Nolan Smith or Van Ness & get maybe Tillman in RD 2 & then a TE in rd 3
greengold
April 15, 2023 at 08:42 am
I really like this, Melch, and could easily see Lucas Van Ness and Nolan Smith - both completely different EDGE players added 13/15.
Thing about getting them high is they are both perfect fits where we need quality depth.
At the same time, our needs may become greater at OL positions based upon trade (s).
ko40489
April 11, 2023 at 04:15 pm
The last time the Pack drafted a WR in the first round was 2002, when Mike Sherman drafted Javon Walker. TT never drafted one and Gutey has followed his mentor's approach. Hard to believe that there was never a WR worthy of a first round pick in 21 years. I don't get it--the game has become pass focused. That's where you should be loading up on offensive weapons.
Untylu1968
April 11, 2023 at 05:36 pm
So, a first round WR is guaranteed success? I do believe they deserve some kudos over the years, for all the great round two picks they made. I remember the Lions going three straight years of WR in round one, and it didn't work out so hot!
Coldworld
April 12, 2023 at 11:22 am
Part of it is where we pick. Truly elite prospects at WR tend to be off the board by our pick in recent years. It seems likely we’d have tried to trade up for Jefferson if he’d dropped a little closer. I think it’s as much where we pick as preference. This year is just not a good year for elite receivers. This year I don’t see one worth a 15 pick at all. Last year the ones I thought we might have gone for with our first pick had gone.
OrganLeroy
April 11, 2023 at 05:09 pm
We will be drafting an OT in the 1st round.
TKWorldWide
April 11, 2023 at 06:33 pm
Just as likely as anything else.
I’m preparing myself for them not to pick a single tight end on any of the three days.
Tundraboy
April 11, 2023 at 07:11 pm
I like the Jordy,Driver,Jones and yes Watson type And my all time favorite Lofton.
BirdDogUni
April 11, 2023 at 11:31 pm
Lofton is the only 1st Round WR on your list. 6th Overall. 1978
What a great pick he was! 6' 3" 192lbs - Fast as lightning.
PhantomII
April 12, 2023 at 08:21 am
Tillman is the pick. He catches everything thrown at him. I like Tillman or Mingo of this size. MSN, Hyatt, Rice other body type. If we can get one each body type in this draft I’d be pretty happy. Add Bijan RB from Texas maybe we could trade off Dillon for a pick in the draft also. A couple good TE’s. Our offense would be 200% better. GPG