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Here are some WR prospects I haven't heard anyone mention on here

We have long debated on if we should get a receiver in this draft or free agency.  Many of us believe, stay young and develop the next big thing.  Others think we should go buy a stud that is seasoned and not out of his prime.  Now we all know Kenny Britt is a beast because certain friends of ours tell us on the regular (hint hint).  But I give you guys some other options.  I run the gamut of receivers, none being 1st round material because to be honest, I don’t think anyone thinks we will go offense (except of maybe on the line) in the first round. I can see maybe picking another receiver out of the draft.  That in my eyes would be a good move.  I also see getting a few UDFAs.  That would help add that extra level of competition and hunger on the field.  Greg should be at 100% next year and Devone Bess is hopefully set to be the black Wes Welker.  But we are all in agreement when we say we want a huge player that can go down the field and grab the ball out of the air.  Most of the receivers we have aren’t even 6 feet tall.  The only one that is had 3 receptions for 25 yards.  So I propose a list of a few guys that meet the size, and of course they should be reviewed further with some game tape.  Some come from big time schools while others come from holes in the wall (no offense).  Either way I give this to you my fellow Dolfans.  I have added a little info and my opinion on some of the players I have listed including: Age, school, height, weight and 40 time. 

Louis Murphy, 21, UF, 6'3" , 204 lbs, 40- 4.33:  This guy did not get many throws his way, but when you have Timmy over there breaking Emmitts record, what do you expect.  The guy is physical and plays with a lot of heart.  He is a nice size and his speed is insane.  Almost like a Percy Harvin on mega flintstone kids. he would be a great addidtion for Penne in the red zone and down the field for Henne in the future.

2008 stats: 38 rec, 655 yds, 7 TDs

Career: 77 rec, 1245 yds, 13TDs

Austin Collie, BYU, 6'2", 21, 206 lbs, 40- 4.52: Arguably the best receiver in BYU history, Austin Collie has declared a year early for the NFL Draft. Collie caught 106 passes for 1,538 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior. He also returned kicks on a 27-yard average so he can help with special teams as well.  Plus he had an 11 game stretch of 100 yards or more.  He put up 104 yards on 10 catches against a good Utah team, and in the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl posted 119 yards on 11 catches.  His speed is not blazing but he has tremondous up-side.

Marko Mitchell, Nevada, 23, 6'3", 210 lbs, 40- 4.45: Marko Mitchell finished with solid numbers as a senior, collecting 61 catches, 1,141 yards and ten touchdowns, but despite starting just eight games, Marko Mitchell recorded 53 receptions, 1,129 yards and eight touchdowns in 2007. His yards per catch (21.3) was good for second in the nation. Mitchell also has a nice 40 at his size. This year he posted 147 yards on 8 receptions and 1 TD on Texas Tech and 130 yards on 5 receptions and 1 TD on Maryland in the Humanitarian Bowl. 

Aaron Kelly, 22, Clemson, 6'5", 190 lbs, 40- 4.53:  This is a big boy and even though he maybe a lite weight compared to his counterparts, his height more than makes up for it.  I am sure if drafted he will bulk up a bit.  Maybe a good old fashioned Parcells diet of nails and glass will get this guy the size that the Tuna likes.  His size reminds me a lot of Plax, and with height like that he won’t even have to jump very high to catch the ball.  His stats seriously dropped off, but hell so did the whole team.  Inconsistent play from the QB did not help Aaron any either.  So because of that he may drop a round, but this kid has plenty of potential.

Patrick Turner, USC, 6'5", 221 lbs, 40- 4.60: Patrick Turner’s speed is not ideal, by any means.  But his sheer size will make him tower over all defenders and be a nice big  target that will be hard to miss.  He’s played in a pro style offense under Pete Carroll and has faced some pretty steady competition.  He would be a great red zone threat and be an easy pass for a fade route.  Besides, break away speed doesn’t mean too much when CP10 has a tough time airing it out.  His stats by no means were impressive in ’08 with 49 recpetions for 741 yards and 10 TDs, and a career of 138 receptions for 1752 yards and 17 TDs,  but he would be a great addition as an UDFA.  He maybe drafted off the strength that he went to USC. 

Ramses Barden, Cal Poly-SLO, 6’6”, 227 lbs, 40- 4.55: Well this guy is on the radar with the trifecta, and has already been bombarded with questions during an interview with them.  Thanks to his impressive side, Ramses Barden had 67 receptions, 1,257 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior.  The only Mustang of note, Ramses Barden has at least 131 yards and a touchdown in every game this season.  The kid can post numbers.