Draft talk: Receivers

[IrMitchell]

I've watched all the top receivers a lot throughout this year... My opinions:

Blackmon: If he had a couple more inches in height, there is no doubt in my mind he'd be the #2 lock. I've said it before, he's a young Terrell Owens. His spin move he pulls after the catch is special, he's a big play guy and a sure handed guy. He won't make it to 6, very unlikely to even be an option for us.

Floyd: Will have a Jordy Nelson type of impact in the league.. He's the definition of a #1 big bodied receiver. He won't need the speed, because his film is incredible and if his character concerns aren't a problem, he's the guy I want at 6.

Jeffery: The definition of "boom or bust". Is he going to shed his weight down and be the WR he was in 2010? Because that guy was a monster, and would be the #1 WR off the board. I wouldn't touch him personally, but it's likely he makes a lot of teams pay a few years down the road. Probably the most gifted receiver.

Wright: I don't see it... His speed is unmatched, I'll give him that but then it ends there. His run after the catch is surprisingly not very impressive. He seems to drop a lot of passes, and most importantly his route running isn't great.. Once he's playing with a QB who doesn't extend the play like RG3, I doubt he has the same type of impact. Of course he's going to be a solid receiver in the NFL, but is he Santana Moss or Steve Smith? And would you rather Jordy Nelson? (Floyd)

I disagree with the writer's opinion that this is isn't a strong draft class at WR. It's among the deepest in recent memories, because even guys like Jones, Criner, Sanu, Toon, etc. are huge wildcards. Also, people are really underrating Floyd.. He's going to be a terrific NFL receiver, and will have an immediate impact. Ask any ND fan, they'll agree.