[div align=\\\"center\\\"] There is a lot of recievers being made, now I don't blame anybody because wide out is an exciting position but theres always the ugly truth. Not everybody can be the best, the point of this post is to find out who is the best though. Now this is just my opinion so if you disagree at all let me know. Id like to do one for each position, I haven't chosen which next but I was thinking lb to get some defense going. But enough of that, let's get it[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]1) Josh Garden - Baylor
Let's start things off with the best, Mr Joshua Garden, now it's no secret he's the Otters preferred player at number 1 overall but let's delve into the reasons why. First of all, Garden possesses absolute elite speed for his size being a staggering 6'3 225 pounds which you don't find too often at all. Hes in the same vein as guys like DeSean Jackson or a Brandin cooks but with the size of a Jordy nelson. Yes he's had various issues off the field but his stints in rehab have done him well, his choice to play in the Mexican football league Ochocinco shows his love for the game above all else. If he sticks true to what he's shown so far we could be looking at one of the greatest players in nsfl history. His college career showed us so many bright flashes through the darkness that you have to hope he can give us his best consistently. Now for his fit on the Otters, I feel like gardens a player you have to build around and not pick him to compliment someone. Luckily the Otters have a quarterback in Noble so there's no worry about him being stuck with a bad qb. My verdict on Gardens is if he continues on this path of recovery he will be a successful NSFL player, everybody will definitely have their eyes on this young man on draft night
2) Damian West - N/A Here we are at number 2, Damien West apparently didn't go to college so well just keep going. West is definitely one of the more technical recievers in this draft, he has good speed but he really shines in the route running department which works well with his solid hands. He has a knack for getting yac with most of his yards coming after he beats the corner and catches the ball for big gains. He's not as hyped as the others like Garden or Bronko but his skill set is top notch especially for this league. He is probably my favorite prospect, personally, I feel like he could a master of the game as grows a reciever adding to his already solid game. He should be a first round pick by a team with a solid qb, he put up 97 yards on 4 catches in the AA bowl where had 3 or 4 qbs throwing to him. He does have issues with strength, it's not exactly needed for a reciever but he won't be of any help in the run game which limits his options for teams. Personally I think a team like the Yeti would do good with him, they need a reliable option at wide out and West is the safest in the draft.
3) King Bronko - Baylor This upcoming player won't be at the draft waiting to hear his name called but that doesn't take away from him being a top wide reciever prospect this being his rookie season. The qb in Arizona will have all the weapons he needs but he'll definitely enjoy having this young man, King Bronko. Bronko is a physical freak in every sense of the name, he ran a sub 4.00 40 time for Pete's sake. Although his official at the Baylor pro day was a 4.17 that's still the fastest we've ever seen, he reminds me of a Bo Jackson type with his athletic skills. He isn't from the US which is a surprise considering most prospects usually are, he's from Somalia which definitely leads to some disconnects as English isn't his native language. I'm sure the Outlaws already have help set up for him in any way he may need so I don't think it's a big concern. What may be more of a concern is his speed comes with a flaw, it's hard for him to last a full game and with his endurance being lackluster who knows if he'll be there in the clutch when Arizona needs him? His hands need to be worked on too, he drops passes and his blocking technique is awful but that isn't necessary for a wide receiver. All in all, he's by far the best physical prospect but has the worst skill set, his potential and ability to be a great with these flaws puts him easily at number 3 for me. King Bronko will be a house hold name in Arizona for years to come.
4) Cooper Christmas - EWU One of the most enthusiastic prospects you'll find out there, Cooper Christmas just seems to love football and is very engaged in press conferences making sure to get every detail down. This enthusiasm also trails over into training where he works his ass off constantly to get better, he isn't a speedy threat like the other prospects in this top 5 but he is a very good reciever still. He's a big red zone target with sure hands, catching almost everything thrown his way and his speed isn't burn you fast but he will get separation. He'll have to be covered with a linebacker being a massive 6'5 but even then with his elite body control he will manuever a way to score. Cooper Christmas will definitely cause mismatches in the NSFL and it's unknown if there's anybody who can stop him. I don't know if he'll be a first rounder but I could see him going second round if West and Garden are gone. This might change as the draft gets closer and GMs decide the other prospects aren't worth the headache. Christmas is my most unsure pick because he has a lot of factors you have to look at when you consider taking him. Wherever he goes his attitude will lead him to success, I have no doubts at that.
5) DJ Law - The U Of all the top recievers in this draft Law is definitely the biggest bust potential, he has killer speed being a major deep threat for Miami with his speed being his best skill, his ability to plot out his routes before running them is something you wouldn't expect from a speed reciever but he is a very intelligent player. His intelligence doesn't follow into every part of his game though, struggling heavily with route running especially to the middle of the field. Whatever team drafts him will be drafting him for his 4.41 40 time and his potential to grow as a player with his more technical skills as a receiver. A flag that teams will definitely watch out for is his inconsistency, he can tear defenses up for 100 yard games with multiple tds then have a game where he catches 2 or 3 balls for barely any yards. If a team were to spend a top draft pick on him he needs to be a consistent weapon otherwise they'd be better looking elsewhere. All in all, Law is definitely a top wide reciever prospect that will make an impact on the NSFL, how large that impact will be is up to him.[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]1) Josh Garden - Baylor
Let's start things off with the best, Mr Joshua Garden, now it's no secret he's the Otters preferred player at number 1 overall but let's delve into the reasons why. First of all, Garden possesses absolute elite speed for his size being a staggering 6'3 225 pounds which you don't find too often at all. Hes in the same vein as guys like DeSean Jackson or a Brandin cooks but with the size of a Jordy nelson. Yes he's had various issues off the field but his stints in rehab have done him well, his choice to play in the Mexican football league Ochocinco shows his love for the game above all else. If he sticks true to what he's shown so far we could be looking at one of the greatest players in nsfl history. His college career showed us so many bright flashes through the darkness that you have to hope he can give us his best consistently. Now for his fit on the Otters, I feel like gardens a player you have to build around and not pick him to compliment someone. Luckily the Otters have a quarterback in Noble so there's no worry about him being stuck with a bad qb. My verdict on Gardens is if he continues on this path of recovery he will be a successful NSFL player, everybody will definitely have their eyes on this young man on draft night
2) Damian West - N/A Here we are at number 2, Damien West apparently didn't go to college so well just keep going. West is definitely one of the more technical recievers in this draft, he has good speed but he really shines in the route running department which works well with his solid hands. He has a knack for getting yac with most of his yards coming after he beats the corner and catches the ball for big gains. He's not as hyped as the others like Garden or Bronko but his skill set is top notch especially for this league. He is probably my favorite prospect, personally, I feel like he could a master of the game as grows a reciever adding to his already solid game. He should be a first round pick by a team with a solid qb, he put up 97 yards on 4 catches in the AA bowl where had 3 or 4 qbs throwing to him. He does have issues with strength, it's not exactly needed for a reciever but he won't be of any help in the run game which limits his options for teams. Personally I think a team like the Yeti would do good with him, they need a reliable option at wide out and West is the safest in the draft.
3) King Bronko - Baylor This upcoming player won't be at the draft waiting to hear his name called but that doesn't take away from him being a top wide reciever prospect this being his rookie season. The qb in Arizona will have all the weapons he needs but he'll definitely enjoy having this young man, King Bronko. Bronko is a physical freak in every sense of the name, he ran a sub 4.00 40 time for Pete's sake. Although his official at the Baylor pro day was a 4.17 that's still the fastest we've ever seen, he reminds me of a Bo Jackson type with his athletic skills. He isn't from the US which is a surprise considering most prospects usually are, he's from Somalia which definitely leads to some disconnects as English isn't his native language. I'm sure the Outlaws already have help set up for him in any way he may need so I don't think it's a big concern. What may be more of a concern is his speed comes with a flaw, it's hard for him to last a full game and with his endurance being lackluster who knows if he'll be there in the clutch when Arizona needs him? His hands need to be worked on too, he drops passes and his blocking technique is awful but that isn't necessary for a wide receiver. All in all, he's by far the best physical prospect but has the worst skill set, his potential and ability to be a great with these flaws puts him easily at number 3 for me. King Bronko will be a house hold name in Arizona for years to come.
4) Cooper Christmas - EWU One of the most enthusiastic prospects you'll find out there, Cooper Christmas just seems to love football and is very engaged in press conferences making sure to get every detail down. This enthusiasm also trails over into training where he works his ass off constantly to get better, he isn't a speedy threat like the other prospects in this top 5 but he is a very good reciever still. He's a big red zone target with sure hands, catching almost everything thrown his way and his speed isn't burn you fast but he will get separation. He'll have to be covered with a linebacker being a massive 6'5 but even then with his elite body control he will manuever a way to score. Cooper Christmas will definitely cause mismatches in the NSFL and it's unknown if there's anybody who can stop him. I don't know if he'll be a first rounder but I could see him going second round if West and Garden are gone. This might change as the draft gets closer and GMs decide the other prospects aren't worth the headache. Christmas is my most unsure pick because he has a lot of factors you have to look at when you consider taking him. Wherever he goes his attitude will lead him to success, I have no doubts at that.
5) DJ Law - The U Of all the top recievers in this draft Law is definitely the biggest bust potential, he has killer speed being a major deep threat for Miami with his speed being his best skill, his ability to plot out his routes before running them is something you wouldn't expect from a speed reciever but he is a very intelligent player. His intelligence doesn't follow into every part of his game though, struggling heavily with route running especially to the middle of the field. Whatever team drafts him will be drafting him for his 4.41 40 time and his potential to grow as a player with his more technical skills as a receiver. A flag that teams will definitely watch out for is his inconsistency, he can tear defenses up for 100 yard games with multiple tds then have a game where he catches 2 or 3 balls for barely any yards. If a team were to spend a top draft pick on him he needs to be a consistent weapon otherwise they'd be better looking elsewhere. All in all, Law is definitely a top wide reciever prospect that will make an impact on the NSFL, how large that impact will be is up to him.[/div]
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