2024 WR Class

[Couch-Potato]

Some interesting WRs in the upcoming class, who do you like?

1st - 2nd RD WR Targets:

Keon Coleman, FSU, 6-4, 215, 4.6
Emeka Egbuka, OH ST, 6-1, 205, 4.3
Adonai Mitchell, TX, 6-4, 195, 4.5
Troy Franklin, ORG, 6-3, 185, 4.41
Xavier Legette, SC, 6-1, 225, 4.29
Brian Thomas, LSU, 6-4, 205, 4.35
Xavier Worthy, TX, 6-1, 175, 4.22
Ja'Lynn Polk, WAS, 6-2, 205, 4.48
Johnny Wilson, FSU, 6-7, 235, 4.42
Branden Rice, USC, 6-3, 210, 4.38
Malachi Corley, WKU, 5-11, 200, 4.46
Jermain Burton, BAMA, 6-0, 195, 4.31

*This entire class is tall WTF?

[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by Chieftain

I am not a fan of Mims for two reasons:

1) Not a natural left tackle
2) Too large of a body size which means more injury prone (see Becton)

Hey injury concerns are legitimate, but he is significantly different in body composition from Becton, imo. He is a rocked up 340 vs. Becton's sloppy 365

[smith11]

blueprint for a solid passing attack without a #1 pick or WR#1...

2023 Packers WRs were ...

watson 2nd yr rd 2 pick
doubs 2nd yr rd 4 pick
reed R rd 2 pick
wicks R rd 5 pick
melton 1st yr player fa

and at te

musgrave R rd 2 pick
kraft R rd 3 pick

[kcbubb]

Great point here. I agree but I wouldn’t mind moving up in the 2nd for one the last of the top 15 WRs. Here’s a story from the athletic.

Three in 2024's loaded WR class
Today marks the start of our Meet the Prospects series, where you'll meet three prospects each day. The only catch: One is a mystery (with their name at the end of each newsletter, but you won't need to check, right?).

We'll begin at WR. It's the deepest class in years, with a total of 17 (!!) WRs in Dane Brugler's mid-February top 100. Today, we cover three big, athletic X-receivers. All sit a tier below elite in most rankings, with their spot in The Athletic’s consensus Big Board in brackets.

1. Texas WR Adonai Mitchell (29) has been called "80% of CeeDee Lamb."

Sam Khan Jr., who covers college football in Texas for The Athletic, said Mitchell, 21, has all the traits to be successful. At the combine, he joined DK Metcalf as the only WR prospects to run a 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds or less, measure at least 6'2, and weigh at least 205 lbs.

“At Texas, he was adept at catching back-shoulder throws, excelled at tracking deep balls and adjusting his body accordingly,” Khan added. Exhibit A.👇

There are still questions around his consistency (including lazy route running, which he addressed at the combine) and refinement, but Mitchell's upside should keep him in or near the first round.

2. FSU WR Keon Coleman (38) has been mocked to Detroit, who drafts at No. 29. "The size, the leaping ability, the underutilized yards-after-catch skill in his game" was Lions beat reporter Colton Pouncy's explanation, and I get it.

Draft expert Nick Baumgardner on the 20-year-old Coleman: "Some seemed down on him after he ran a 4.62, but I’d caution against it. Coleman’s 10-yard split (1.54 seconds) was good and, most importantly, his on-field testing looked smooth. Remember: Puka Nacua ran a 4.57 40 (with a 1.62 split) last year."

As Dane Brugler has noted, Coleman is at his best winning at the catch point. Here's an example.👇

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Originally Posted by smith11

blueprint for a solid passing attack without a #1 pick or WR#1...

2023 Packers WRs were ...

watson 2nd yr rd 2 pick
doubs 2nd yr rd 4 pick
reed R rd 2 pick
wicks R rd 5 pick
melton 1st yr player fa

and at te

musgrave R rd 2 pick
kraft R rd 3 pick

[kcbubb]

Here’s the top 100.

https://theathletic.com/5270481/2024...serId=12657204

WRs listed;

2
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR
OHIO STATE
Height:
6-4
Weight:
205
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
3
Malik Nabers
WR
LSU
Height:
6-0
Weight:
200
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
7
Rome Odunze
WR
WASHINGTON
Height:
6-3
Weight:
217
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
14
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR
LSU
Height:
6-4
Weight:
205
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
28
Keon Coleman
WR
FLORIDA STATE
Height:
6-4
Weight:
215
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
34
Ladd McConkey
WR
GEORGIA
Height:
5-11
Weight:
187
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
35
Adonai Mitchell
WR
TEXAS
Height:
6-4
Weight:
192
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
40
Troy Franklin
WR
OREGON
Height:
6-2
Weight:
178
Class:
Jr.



WR
JR.
45
Roman Wilson
WR
MICHIGAN
Height:
5-10
Weight:
186
Class:
Sr.


WR
SR.
46
Xavier Worthy
WR
TEXAS
Height:
6-1
Weight:
172
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
49
Malachi Corley
WR
WESTERN KENTUCKY
Height:
5-10
Weight:
215
Class:
Jr.



WR
JR.
54
Ja'Lynn Polk
WR
WASHINGTON
Height:
6-2
Weight:
204
Class:
R-So.


WR
R-SO.
64
Devontez Walker
WR
NORTH CAROLINA
Height:
6-1
Weight:
197
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
65
Jalen McMillan
WR
WASHINGTON
Height:
6-1
Weight:
192
Class:
Jr.


WR
JR.
78
Ricky Pearsall
WR
FLORIDA
Height:
6-0
Weight:
193
Class:
Sr.

SR.
80
Xavier Legette
WR
SOUTH CAROLINA
Height:
6-1
Weight:
223
Class:
R-Sr.


WR
R-SR.
97
Brenden Rice
WR
USC
Height:
6-2
Weight:
212
Class:
Sr.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by staylor26

The more I rewatch these WRs, the more I think Keon Coleman is severely underrated.

I didn't realize he is also only 20 years old. Doesn't turn 21 till next month. So much room for growth still.

Agreed. Was watching more of him last night. I could see him going 37 to the Chargers.

[In58men]

Ja’lynn Polk is the WR name I keep hearing about the last few weeks. �� https://t.co/5CLjyNdSbM

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 5, 2024

[staylor26]

Polk is a ****ing DOG and doesn't get enough hype/praise on here, including from me.

[RunKC]

One of the reasons why I would be worried about trading back too far is bc I think there’s gonna be a big run on WR’s at the start of day 2.

McConkey, Franklin, Polk, Pearsall, Franklin. Most of, if not all of those guys will go in the top 40 ish picks.

I think guys like Leggette, McMillan, Wilson, Burton, Baker etc will be there around 64 but we’d miss out on the top options.

Would still trade back but man it would be hard to see all those WR’s come off the bird before our pick.

[staylor26]

For anybody that doesn't want to watch the video:

1. Brian Thomas Jr.
2. JaLynn Polk
3. Ricky Pearsall
4. Troy Franklin
5. Ladd McConkey

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Polk is a ****ing DOG and doesn't get enough hype/praise on here, including from me.

Yup. He's alot like Rashee. Speed is his only knock.

[RunKC]

I don’t believe Matt’s prediction here. But it points to there being a run on WR’s at the beginning of rd 2

4-5 QBs
7-8 WRs
8-9 OLs

20 of 32 picks in Round 1 will likely come from those positions

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 5, 2024

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I don’t believe Matt’s prediction here. But it points to there being a run on WR’s at the beginning of rd 2

4-5 QBs
7-8 WRs
8-9 OLs

20 of 32 picks in Round 1 will likely come from those positions

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 5, 2024

22 players from 3 position groups....

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[staylor26]

4-5 QBs sounds about right.

8-9 OL sounds right including IOL.

I'd say 6-7 WRs.

[RunKC]

There is such a varying opinion on these WR’s man. I get it’s one of the best classes ever but you would think there’s like 10 WR’s who could go in the first rd listening to different analyst

Harrison
Nabers
Odunze
Thomas, Jr
Mitchell
Worthy
McConkey
Legette

That’s 8. Feels like 6 are a lock. But could get to 8 easily. https://t.co/cSeK9OHvWq

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 5, 2024

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by RunKC

There is such a varying opinion on these WR’s man. I get it’s one of the best classes ever but you would think there’s like 10 WR’s who could go in the first rd listening to different analyst

Harrison
Nabers
Odunze
Thomas, Jr
Mitchell
Worthy
McConkey
Legette

That’s 8. Feels like 6 are a lock. But could get to 8 easily. https://t.co/cSeK9OHvWq

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 5, 2024

That's pretty close to what I have had a while ago.

Nabers
Harrison Jr
Odunze
High 1st

Mitchell
Thomas Jr
Middle 1st

McConkey
High 2nd