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The Snake 12 wrote: Chad Greenway

GoPats wrote: DeMeco Ryans? 

Position: Wide-receivers

Before testing his wares on the football field, XXX was a standout track and basketball performer. XXX moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore, playing both flanker and split end. He led the team with XX receptions for XXX yards (XX.X avg) and XXX touchdowns in 2003 to earn XXX first-team honors. His XXX scoring grabs were the second-most in conference history. As a senior, he ranked third in the NCAA Division 1-AA ranks with an average of XXX.X receiving yards per game.

Positives: Has a thick, muscular frame with a good bubble, big ankles and large hands … Has good straight-line quickness, getting to top speed with a fluid stride … Hard runner who maintains his balance working through traffic … Uses his size and strength well to break tackles after the catch … Has large, soft hands to get to the ball away from the body's frame … Does a good job of keeping his feet in bounds when working along the sidelines and will adjust and come back for the ball on quarterback scrambles … Fearless going over the middle, using his size effectively to combat defensive backs … Above average leaper who gets to the ball at its high point, using his arms effectively to go over the top of defenders' heads to make the grab … Generates very good leg power to break arm tackles and keeps his shoulders low to drive through the defender.

Negatives: More quick than fast, but lacks a sudden burst or explosion getting off the line (appears very slow-footed) … Needs total route technique refinement, as he rounds his patterns, drifting in and out of his routes rather than planting and driving to come out of his breaks … A lack of a second gear will usually see defensive backs stay tight on XXX's hip throughout the route, making it a constant battle when he tries to catch the ball (will generally win because of his natural hands though) … Needs to show more aggression and better hand technique as a blocker, as his effort is marginal and too inconsistent.

Analysis: For his size and strength, XXX is worth a long look in training camp. He is a poor route runner who relies more on his power to get to the ball rather than his acceleration. He will need complete route refinement and must develop better hand usage to defeat the jam, but has shown that he can produce, even though he has yet to face top-level competition. Consistently productive the past three years, XXX needs time adjusting to NFL competition but is a solid possession wideout with ability in a West Coast offense.

Projection: Late Rounds / Undrafted Free Agent