A good look at the talent rich WR group and the TE out of Stanford Coby Fleener, 6-6, 247, 4.50...the guy is a freak, being TE in size with the speed of a WR.
There are links to more information on each player plus their are 21 you tube videos of each player if you want to take a look at a player in action.
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NFL draft 2012 -- Dennis Manoloff's scouting report: Wide receivers and tight ends
Published: Friday, April 20, 2012, 8:45 PM Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 8:46 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Third in a series of scouting reports on the top NFL prospects at various positions. Previously: Running backs, defensive backs.
Scouting Report / Receivers
Best of the best
Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
6-0 7/8, 207, 4.52
Comment: Top-10 talent. Leader of a deep receiver class. Blackmon won 2010 and 2011 Biletnikoff Award as nation's best receiver. Exceptional power, body control and hands. Quick first step off line. Runs good routes. Plays bigger than 6-1. Will block when necessary. Main question: Does he have the straight-line speed to beat the league's best corners? Blackmon's answer: He doesn't get caught from behind. Ran 40s unofficially in the high-4.40s at pro day after not running at combine (hamstring).
Best of the rest
Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
6-2 5/8, 220, 4.47
Comment: First-round talent. Closed gap on Blackmon with impressive combine. His time in 40 helped assuage doubt about his straight-line speed. Snatches balls as much as he catches them. Aggressive and fearless; he will dish out punishment and has no problem going over the middle. Terrific blocker. Arguably the best cold-weather receiver in draft. Caught 100 passes in 2011. Insists off-field issues from Notre Dame days are behind him.
Kendall Wright, Baylor
5-10 1/4, 196, 4.61
Comment: First-round talent. Don't let the 4.61 fool you: Wright said his time was a bad start fluke, and he proved it at his pro day, running an official 4.46. (Some hand times were even lower.) Lack of height, small hands (8 5/8 inches) and short arms (30 1/2 inches) could be a problem at next level, where receivers are getting bigger by the day. But there is no denying that Wright electrifies on tape. He has some scouts seeing another DeSean Jackson.
Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech
6-4, 215, 4.36
Comment: First-round talent. Opportunities to catch ball in college were limited because of triple-option offense, so he is somewhat raw, especially where non-vertical routes are concerned. Essentially called his shot at combine, saying he would make a name for himself -- then dominated on the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium. In addition to one of the fastest 40s, he had a 39-1/2" vertical and 11-1 broad jump. By the time he left Indianapolis, he had moved into first-round discussion. Backed it up by running fast and catching everything in sight at his pro day. Wright likely will be more productive in short-term, but Hill has potential for stardom over a longer period.
Rueben Randle, LSU
6-2 7/8, 210, 4.55
Comment: Did not run that well at combine but rebounded with a strong pro day, where his two 40 times were in the low 4.40s. Smooth movements before and after the catch. Game speed shown in ability to consistently beat SEC corners down the field. Has the big frame that pro teams covet. Hurt by inconsistent quarterback play at LSU. Long arms (33 inches).
Others to watch
Brian Quick, Appalachian State
6-4, 220, 4.55
Comment: The leader of the small-school crop. Athletic, with good instincts. Great leaper with good hands. Still relatively new to the position; he was a star basketball player in high school and did not play football until his senior year. If a team can live with early developmental hiccups, the long-term payoff could be big. Likely landing spot is a good team with at least one top-notch receiver from whom to learn.
Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
6-2 7/8, 216, 4.56
Comment: Weight fluctuations raise major questions. He reportedly was at least 10-15 pounds lighter at pro day in March than he had been during his final season at South Carolina. Did he shed weight to run faster? If yes, a team might not be getting the aggressive, physical player seen on tape. Many of his catches were in traffic because of lack of breakaway speed. Tough. Unfazed by good corners. Not particularly quick off line. Regardless of Jeffery's drawbacks, numerous analysts still think he will be a first-round pick.
Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers
6-1 1/2, 211, 4.67
Comment: After clocking 4.67 in 40 at combine, Sanu had hand-timed mid-4.50s at pro day. Big hands (10 1/8 inches). Can handle middle of the field. Some analysts view him as a future No. 2 in the NFL.
Chris Givens, Wake Forest
5-11, 198, 4.41
Comment: Fast, quick, elusive. Piles up yards after catch. His game fits West Coast offense. Regardless, he did not excel against top competition. Standout at running back and in track in high school. Suffered two serious knee injuries as prep but was relatively healthy at Wake Forest.
Marvin McNutt, Iowa
6-3, 216, 4.54
Comment: Steadily moving up boards as his game tapes are studied. Well-coached, with good instincts for the position. 2011: 82 receptions, 1,315 yards, 12 TD.
Nick Toon, Wisconsin
6-2, 220, 4.54
Comment: Ran much better at pro day than at combine. Reports had him at 4.43. Good hands and body control. High football IQ. Knows how to play in less-than-ideal weather. Son of Al Toon, former Wisconsin standout and first-round pick of the Jets.
A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
6-0 1/4, 190, 4.39
Comment: Potent blend of speed and quickness. Inconsistency and drops are a concern. Solid work at East-West Shrine Game practices. 2011: 90 receptions, 1,276 yards, 8 TDs.
Big Ten wild cards
(third-day potential value picks)
Derek Moye, Penn State
6-4 1/4, 209, 4.52
Comment: Classic sleeper. Did not get that many opportunities because of Penn State's offensive philosophy and execution in the passing game (career: 144 receptions for 2,395 yards, 18 TD).
Keshawn Martin, Michigan State
5-11 1/2, 188, 4.45
Comment: Tough. Quick in short areas. Projected slot receiver in NFL. Returns punts.
DeVier Posey, Ohio State
6-1 5/8, 211, 4.50
Comment: Had well-documented off-field issues. Does not dominate in any area, but functional in all. Knows how to get open, as evidenced by performance at Michigan last fall.
Junior Hemingway, Michigan
6-1, 225, 4.53
Comment: Excelled in change-of-direction drills at combine. Four-year letterman at Michigan, where quarterback inconsistency throwing the ball did him no favors. Projects as dependable possession receiver. Sugar Bowl MVP in January.
On the Browns
Starters: Greg Little, Mohamed Massaquoi.
Backups: Joshua Cribbs, Jordan Norwood, Carlton Mitchell, Rod Windsor, Owen Spencer.
Level of need (1-10): Nine.
Comment: Little, even with a high number of drops, had a productive rookie year in 2011 -- but he did not necessarily make opposing defensive backs nervous. The fact that Little led the Browns in receptions by 20 (61 to Cribbs's 41) underscores the need for a significant upgrade. So, too, is the fact that Massaquoi has been plagued by concussions and lack of productivity. Cribbs showed flashes, especially in the season finale against Pittsburgh. When Cribbs is healthy, he can be a threat vertically and in the quick-hit West Coast crossing routes. But even at his best, he's not a No. 1. Because of the depth of the receivers class, Browns will have plenty of options available in all rounds. Hill or Wright figures to be still be on board at 22. Givens and McNutt could be value picks in rounds 3-4. Hemingway is worth a late look.
Scouting Report / Tight ends
Best of the best
Coby Fleener, Stanford
6-6, 247, 4.50
Comment: First-round talent. Best of lean crop. Exceptional performance at pro day -- including 40s ranging from 4.45 to 4.54 (into wind) -- enhanced his stock. High-ankle sprain kept him from participating in Senior Bowl and combine. Fleener has soft hands, a high football IQ and runs precise routes. Gives Stanford an opportunity for four first-rounders (QB Andrew Luck, G David DeCastro, OT Jonathan Martin).
Best of the rest
Orson Charles, Georgia
6-2 1/2, 251, 4.79
Comment: Muscular but quick. Knows what to do with football. Aggressive. Versatile. Recent off-field issues and average pro day have hurt his stock.
Dwayne Allen, Clemson
6-3 1/8, 255, 4.89
Comment: More finesse than physical. Fluid movements. Combine numbers were not as good as scouts expected.
Others to watch
Ladarius Green, Louisiana-Lafayette
6-6, 238, 4.53
Comment: Small school, big target. Enough speed to stretch the seam. Good hands and leaping ability. Can be overmatched physically at point of attack.
DeAngelo Peterson, LSU
6-3, 243, 4.76
Comment: Played at elite program. Strong upper body. Struggles to separate against man coverage.
On the Browns
Starters: Ben Watson / Evan Moore.
Backups: Alex Smith, Jordan Cameron, Dan Gronkowski.
Level of need (1-10): Two.
Comment: Browns do not have a Pro Bowler at tight end, or anyone close to a Pro Bowler, but they do have functional contributors in Moore and Watson. Moore, in particular, seemingly has more to offer than what he showed last year. Watson is a veteran with tangible and intangibles, but has concussion concerns. Browns cannot afford to spend high or even middle-round pick on a tight end, especially because class is thin.
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