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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.

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I think all of these guys but Collie and Mitchell

have been broken down on this site. Barden has gotten a lot of attention from all of the media down here. I did a big breakdown of of Kelly in one of my older posts. Murphy and Turner were broken down to a lesser degree a few times by various people- I think Little Nicky did a good breakdown on Turner as well and is quite high on him.

Most people didn’t expect Collie to declare early. He is pretty polished, but scouts question his speed. He is also reluctant to go over the middle- but he could be a good pickup.

Marko Mitchell has all the tools but he will be quite a project. He runs lazy routes, and puts no effort in getting back to the ball. He doesn’t finish plays, doesn’t adjust to poorly thrown balls, and just plays ‘lazy’. He was described as the most disappointing player at the East-West shrine game. I wouldn’t count on seeing him in Aqua and Orange any time soon.

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by GatorPhan on Jan 24, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Louis Murphy

What about him? I would love to see this guy playing home games in Miami, I watched him a few times and seems like a well rounded player. Florida wasnt much of a pass happy team. He stands out over the other receivers to me.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm the biggest UF homer on the planet-

I would love to nab him.

"They say statistics are for losers, but losers are usually the ones thinking that. . . . Everything we do is analyzed. Is that the bottom line? No. You can't analyze the heart of Tim Tebow." - Urban Meyer

by GatorPhan on Jan 24, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Cedric Jones Valdosta State

6 or 7 round can take a hit aint skured………great rout runner cheep and fast

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by phinfan on Jan 26, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

3/ 7th round picks

BESS WANT EVEN SELECTED LETS WAIT AND SEE

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by phinfan on Feb 2, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good post and read esco

you forgot Nate Swift though……… lol

j/k, he doesn’t fit our need for the type of receiver he is. We have Camarillo and Bess already. Just a Husker-wanting-a-Husker-player dream.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Camarillo and Bess

I am glad we got both of these guys. when I found out Bess was coming to Miami I knew he would be special. he was over there in hawaii making history and then comes to Fl to make more. Ok I mean he was no larry Fitzgerald but he is a good replacement for Wes. I say a few more years and he may even surpass him. Camarillo has soooo much heart you got to love the guy. I think we as Mimia Dolphins fans fell in love witht he guy when he gave us our sole win last year. Glad he got an extension and hope he is healing up just fine. I look forward FA because i want to see what the Dolphins will do. And the draft, boy ol boy. I would love to see us get Louis Murphy. I can see him doing some good things here with us.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

the one that impresses me

just from reading, not from watching sorry to say, is Barden. 6’6’’……thats HUGE. Plus, he’s an ex-basketball player….think of the vertical leap with size like that. Just put the ball 15ft up in the corner….and its “TD MIAMI!!”" lol

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He is pretty good-

but there is a reason he was at Cal-Poly. He has trouble getting off the line, getting separation, and with coordination and route running. He will be a work in progress more than likely.

"They say statistics are for losers, but losers are usually the ones thinking that. . . . Everything we do is analyzed. Is that the bottom line? No. You can't analyze the heart of Tim Tebow." - Urban Meyer

by GatorPhan on Jan 24, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

where did you find this out at?

would like to read it

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

forget it! I found a bunch......

some different reports, but yea……he probably is something to work with. But, he could develop huge. Be worth a later round pick. Buy low……increase value type.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Questions for the coaches out there

How long does something usually take to teach a person?

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

not a coach......but heres a guess

depends on the individual being coached I’d think. You’re in the military, aren’t there some that need a little extra to get things to stick, or others that need less?

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

True

I think he would still be a great aquisition, there are some really good coaches down there in Dade county. not to mention CP10 will probably help him out too and tell him what he expects. Plus he will probably work heavily with Henne.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

does not matter the word is out and he will be in the league

not with us this kid was awasome at the S/bowl

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by phinfan on Jan 29, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dude you have no idea how excited i would be if we draft a big time wr by the name of kenny britt

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by finsxfactor on Jan 29, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Film

Anyone have any film on this guy? I mena I would lvoe to see him in action. I wonder if he catches the ball with just his hands or does he use his body alot. if you say hes an ex basketball player he may do alot of with just hands, so his hand eye maybe really on the money.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Found this.......the quality isn't great

watch the last pass he catches. In other plays, like the way he goes up and gets it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oypUsE7dho8

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

more......

again, not NFL Network quality……but you get an idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sAyPnk05PM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJofO11Hy3U&feature=related

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

what did you think?

I know its Div II, and maybe its hard to gauge. Man he’s tall though, looks like he can use his mass.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I still haven’t gotten the chance to check them out yet because I am at work and can’t access youtube. I look forward to seeing them though. Div 2 means nothing, Jerry Rice and Brett Favre are two good examples of how what school you go to doesn’t matter.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gotcha.......let me know what you think

once you get a chance to see them. Anyone else as well.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What do you think of Louis Murphy, seems like a good kid.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

doesn't look to shabby

from what I’ve read. Has size and speed. Sounds like he would benefit more from a QB who can go deep though. Thats not saying he wouldn’t work well in our Pennington led offense. He’s a speedy dude who could get some good yac’s.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

See heres the thing

Penne is a good QB, just not our future one. He is showing henne the ropes. henne is our future and has a cannon for an arm. If he comes to Miami it is inevitable the he get passes from Henne. I mean the guy is just waiting his turn, thats all. I have the mind set that any player will do ok for penne, but we should get players to build on Hennes strengths. by the way did you see our new schedule of opponents? yeesh, talk about mean. we have to have the toughest, if not in the top 5 toughest schedules in the league.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 6:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

good points all around, and I agree

yea the schedule is a tuff sumbatch. But, to be the best, you’ve got to beat the best. It can only help us in the long run. Where we show weakness, we’ll have to find a way to get stronger. This can only help get us to being where we want. An ELITE team in the NFL. And not just for a little bit, but for a long while.

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

Did you just quote Rick Flair?

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lol.......hell no

God I hope not at least…….Hey, you should join us in the live thread esco!

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by HuskerDolphin on Jan 24, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Bout to go to little nickys thread.

by esco6781 on Jan 24, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

according to NFDC's scouting report

Barden isnt fast and he is a poor route runner

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by Patssuck456 on Jan 30, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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