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?

[staylor26]

And also, even if every single guy on that list is better than Franklin, every one of them except Higgins came nowhere close to the 32nd pick, and clearly Higgins should've been taken much earlier.

So again, this comes down to your expectations at 32 being completely unrealistic.

For example, DJ isn't a huge fan, but he still understands that with that combination of youth, speed, and upside, it isn't going to get much better picking last.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Jameson Williams was essentially a rookie this year. The book on him isn't even close to finish, but since he's the one outlier you can point to, of course you're going to be dismissive of what being on that list says about Franklin.

I like this attitude because most fans on this board said Jordan Love "was garbage" after he played 4 games.


But still I don't think Jamo has a lot more to offer. We shall see but just being fast doesn't translate to NFL production unless there are other + traits that combine with it.

Flowers excited me last year because it was the combo of things. The speed, the quickness, the change of direction, it was wow.

If I get a fast guy I want some more stuff besides the 40 to make me excited.

[Couch-Potato]

They are both tall and fast, one has more upside however.

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

College WR Prospect with +3.10 YPRR for 20 year old season, over 6'0, with round 1-2 draft capital:
(since 2018)

Devonta Smith
CeeDee Lamb
Jerry Jeudy
A.J. Brown
Tee Higgins
Jameson Williams
Drake London
Troy Franklin


That's a nice list.

The problem is that almost every player on it is a much better route runner and better at catching the ball.

Maybe the comp could be Jamo who most on this board loved.

Right now he is a useful player who serves a role in Detroit and that is running down the field and clearing space for Sun God and La Porta.

That's what I expect Franklin to be in the NFL. A fancy decoy that is low volume.

You’re ****ing tiresome.

[kccrow]

I expect Franklin to be DeVonta Smith 2.0. that's my comp and projection. Kid can ball and he's young. I'd move up to 25 to get him too. I just don't feel comfortable standing pat at 32 if he's the guy.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I expect Franklin to be DeVonta Smith 2.0. that's my comp and projection. Kid can ball and he's young. I'd move up to 25 to get him too. I just don't feel comfortable standing pat at 32 if he's the guy.

That's the comparison I've made as well. Taller DeVonta Smith. Think that's perfect.

And like Smith, I think he'd be perfectly paired with a bigger guy (Rice/Brown).

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I expect Franklin to be DeVonta Smith 2.0. that's my comp and projection. Kid can ball and he's young. I'd move up to 25 to get him too. I just don't feel comfortable standing pat at 32 if he's the guy.

Devonta just so much better at route running that they aren't close.

Throw in skinny frail Devonta is a DOG when the ball is in the air and that also is not Frankin.

If that was the player Franklin was sign me up.

I just don't see that comp at all.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by Palangi

You’re ****ing tiresome.

If you just want to see sunshine and rainbows about every player then put me on ignore.

I'd rather talk football then participate in draft fan fiction.

[JPH83]

To be fair I think Smith was a better route runner coming out BUT Franklin may have better releases already and he has more long speed and ability after the catch. I didn't think he's as good a prospect but he could absolutely end up with a higher ceiling.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

You'd rather have Adonai Mitchell over Xavier Worthy? Sure, dude.

I also preferred Terry McLaurin to Parris Campbell in their draft year.

The good boundary WR over the slot volume guy.

Same thing is happening again...


Adonai >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Worthy

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

If you just want to see sunshine and rainbows about every player then put me on ignore.

I'd rather talk football then participate in draft fan fiction.

Tiresome

[staylor26]

Now Xavier Worthy is a "slot volume guy"?

I guarantee you would've said the same shit about Tank Dell.

It's really odd how you continue to downplay the speed and HR ability of some of these WRs.

I'm not super high on Mitchell, but I'm not going to just say he's slow and can't get separation without acknowledging his size, hands, body control, and fluidity.

[staylor26]

And since you want to keep pretending like you're the only guy that's ever been right about a WR (without actually providing the receipts):

Originally Posted by staylor26

Holy shit, just watched Nathaniel Dell, WR, Houston

He’s already my favorite prospect. God damn this guy is aweomse.

https://youtu.be/cTZPd9ug0oE (somebody embed please)

Looks like an even shiftier DJax.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by staylor26

And since you want to keep pretending like you're the only guy that's ever been right about a WR (without actually providing the receipts):

Not even close dude. You started all this pissing and moaning because I didn't like one WR as much as you do.

It's ok, NFL scouts on the same team disagree on these players.

I don't get why you get so worked up about this shit.

[kcbubb]

Originally Posted by staylor26

There are probably 3-4 people on CP that think we have to take one in round 1. Most of us are fine waiting until round 2. This class is very deep.

I keep coming back to this thread hoping to see more discussion about who might be available in the 2nd and third rounds and who y’all would prefer but the conversation seems to be stuck on first round guys that we are unlikely to draft. I didn’t see rashee rice in the 2nd last year. That surprised me. I think crow called it. I’d like to hear more analysis about 2nd and 3rd round wrs.