Plenty Of Wide Receiver Talent For Eagles At NFL Combine

I’m in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine and I got a close look at the wide receivers in this year’s draft and there are some good ones.   There’s great size and speed amongst this group and it’s probably the most talented position again this year like it was a year ago.

Chip Kelly loves to create matchup problems for the opposing defense and nothing is better than having big, fast wide outs, who can not only outrun their defenders, but also physically dominate them.  Remember he values big wide receivers, who can use to easily block smaller defensive backs and open up the running game.

Kevin White of West Virginia was the most outstanding wide receiver from a purely size and speed stand point.  He’s 6’3″ 215 pounds and was able to run a 4.35 in the 40 yard dash.  White has a great set of hands, but performed in a spread offense so he will need to learn a professional passing system.

Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley who is 6’2″ 213 pounds ran a 4.35. His vertical leap was 45 inches and his standing broad jump was 11 feet, which are both near records for the Combine.

DeVante Parker from Louisville stands 6’3″ and weighs 209 pounds and ran a 4.45.

Dorial Green-Beckham of Nebraska and formerly of Missouri stands 6’5″ and weighs 237.  He ran a 4.49 forty-yard dash.  Green-Beckham didn’t play last year because he was suspended from Missouri, so he transferred to Nebraska.  It isn’t likely that Kelly will go anywhere near because he doesn’t bother with guys who have character problems.

Darren Waller of Georgia Tech stands 6’6″ weighs 238. He ran a 4.46 in his forty-yard dash.

Jaelen Strong of Arizona State stands 6’2″ weighs 217 pounds and ran a 4.44.

Amari Cooper of Alabama might be the most polished wide receiver in this draft.  He stands 6’1″ and weighs 211 pounds and ran a 4.42.  Cooper has great hands and runs precise routes, plus he played in a Pro Style offense for the Crimson Tide.  He’ll be able to come in and play right away.

Devin Smith of Ohio State stands 6′ foot even and weighs 196 ran a 4.42.  He’s shown himself to be a great deep threat for the nation’s National Champions.

Nelson Agholor of USC 6.0′ and 198 pounds ran a 4.42,  Agholor is a great route runner with outstanding hands.  He’s NFL ready because he played in a Pro style offense and he runs precise routes.

For just pure speed, little guys J.J. Nelson of Alabama-Birmingham ran a 4.28 and Phillip Dorsett ran a 4.33

Dres Anderson of Utah, Breshad Perriman of Central Florida and Cam Worthy of East Carolina didn’t run yesterday because they’re recovering from injuries.  They’ve also all got great size and speed.