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WR Answer in the Draft: Demaryius Thomas

I heard about this guy not too long ago in a post. So i decided to look him up. So far i like what I see. he has the size and ability. Some have been even comparing him to Calvin Johnson. I want to see how he perfroms in a bowl game to further assess his abilities. He would be a bargain in my eyes in the 3rd round. I dont think the FO will go offense in the first 2 rounds, but defitnetly will in round 3. I want to hear your guys' opinion of if this kid has what the Trifecta are looking for as far WR goes?

Here's a little info about him As of this year he has 46 receptions for 1154 yards and 8 touch downs.

In 2008, Paul Johnson was hired as the head coach and implemented the run-heavy triple option offense. Thomas considered transferring but decided against it.[3] During the season, he recorded 39  receptions for 627 yards and three touchdowns as the leading receiver.[1] Despite being a heavily run-oriented system, as one of the team's few experienced players, Thomas recorded relatively high numbers.[4] Still, compared with other receivers in the Atlantic Coast Conference, such as leader D. J. Boldin of Wake Forest, Thomas' statistics were much smaller. He said, "Sometimes I think about [not getting many passes], but most of the time I just want to win."[3] Thomas' mark was the best of any wide receiver from the school since Calvin Johnson in 2006. Against Duke, he caught nine receptions for 230 yards, the second-most in a single-game in school history.[1] The CBS Sports-affiliated NFL Draft Scout assessed Thomas as the ninth-ranked wide receiver available for the 2011 NFL Draft and projected him as a second- or third-round selection.

 

2008
Georgia Tech's best receiver since Calvin Johnson and one of the most skilled receivers in the ACC... greatly improved his blocking skills... ranked eighth in the ACC in receiving yards per game (52.2 ypg)... caught at least one pass in every game he played in... had 39 receptions for 627 yards... had more than half of Tech's receptions (39 of 74)... had nine receptions of 20 yards or longer... averaged 16.1 yards per reception... has 1,185 career receiving yards to rank tied for 16th in Tech history... has more career receiving yards than any active non-junior or senior in the ACC... his 74 career receptions rank tied for 19th in Tech history... had three receiving touchdowns in 2008, seven for his career... has recorded two career 100-yard receiving games... caught three passes for 32 yards vs. LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl (Dec. 31)... showed his versatility in the Miami game (Nov. 20) when he had two receptions for 17 yards, one rushing attempt for 14 yards and he threw a 22-yard pass completion to Lucas Cox... had four receptions at 19th-ranked North Carolina (Nov. 8)... had five of Tech's seven receptions, for 88 yards, including a 42-yard strike from Josh Nesbitt vs. Virginia (Oct. 25)... was a hero in the win at Clemson (Oct. 18) when he hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass from Nesbitt with 5:22 remaining to lift Tech to a 21-17 road win... finished the game with four receptions for 56 yards... recorded two receptions for 41 yards including a key 35-yard reception from Calvin Booker vs. Gardner-Webb (Oct. 11)... had one of the finest days by a receiver in Georgia Tech history vs. Duke (Oct. 4)... hauled in all nine of Tech's receptions for 230 yards -- the second-most single-game receiving yards in school history... had an 88-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Jaybo Shaw -- the third-longest pass play in Tech history and the longest since 1996... caught his first touchdown pass of the season -- a 20-yard pass from Jaybo Shaw -- vs. Mississippi State (Sept. 20)... did not play in the Virginia Tech (Sept. 13) game to recover from a mild concussion... had four of Tech's six receptions at Boston College (Sept. 6) for 56 yards... had one catch for nine yards and threw a pancake block that led to a touchdown vs. Jacksonville State (Aug. 28)... a talented and athletic receiver with big-play capability... has outstanding speed.

2007
Played in all 13 games and started 10 times... started the final eight games... ranked second among Yellow Jacket receivers in receptions (35) and receiving yards (558)... had twice as many touchdown receptions (4) as any other Tech receiver... averaged 15.9 yards per reception... had one rushing attempt and one passing attempt... caught one pass in each of the first two games of his rookie season before hauling in five passes for 68 yards including a long of 43 against Boston College (Sept. 15)... scored his first career touchdown on a pass from Taylor Bennett at Virginia (Sept. 22)... ended up with four catches for 86 yards, including a 56-yarder, against the Wahoos... was outstanding at Maryland (Oct. 6)... had a career-high nine receptions, had one TD reception, and went over the 100-yard receiving mark (139 yards) for the first time in his career... had two catches for 46 yards and was credited for a touchdown reception on a ball he didn't catch at Duke (Nov. 10)... D.J. Donley caught a pass from Taylor Bennett but fumbled into the end zone where Thomas recovered for a TD against the Blue Devils... had three receptions vs. North Carolina and two more vs. Georgia... had four catches for 69 yards and one touchdown in the Humanitarian Bowl.

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Sorry guys

I am currently out to sea so the internet is a funny thing. The post didnt want to lad up write and I tried to cancel it before it would post. No luck there apparently. The player I am talking about is Demaryius Thomas, #8, from Georgia Tech.

by esco6781 on Dec 22, 2009 8:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I just found out that he has decided to stay in school, but we all know how that goes.

by esco6781 on Dec 22, 2009 8:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

O ok lol Ya I love that guy hes a aserious beast!

I would take him over Crabtree!

"JT is back!"

by psldolfan on Dec 22, 2009 9:09 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hear that. I wonder if he goes into the draft will the Trifecta try to get him?

by esco6781 on Dec 22, 2009 9:27 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Probrably he's the best run blocking reciever in college right now

so the dolphins could certainly use him

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by DPL3 Rollin on Dec 22, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He is worth keeping an eye on

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by Patssuck456 on Dec 22, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He's going to be a serious project

the run heavy offense hasn’t allowed him to learn how to run routes or really develop his WR skills. He’s a freak of an athlete, but he’s gonna need a ton of work, and I would say there’s a very high chance he doesn’t make any noise in the league.. I wouldn’t take him until the 4th or lower.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 23, 2009 1:57 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

With proper coaching he has the skill to be in the league and has better hands

 than the projects we have in Ginn and faster and quicker than Turner. Turner had about the same production, with a pro styled offense. I wouldn’t mind him as a third round possibly second rounder. (Assuming we have the ILB and NT needs settled via 1st and FA.) would really want to get a wr in FA also

The only wisdom is the knowledge that you don't know

by PotM on Dec 23, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

*WR

The only wisdom is the knowledge that you don't know

by PotM on Dec 23, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ill say it again.. Pick up a SOLID WR from FA and not the draft. Why waste a pic on someone who MAY turn out as an elite #1?

When you can pick up a proven #1 in FA?

Henne is now our leader. Lets see what the guy can do !
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by MainePhinFan on Dec 23, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well said, even if it has been said a million times

The only wisdom is the knowledge that you don't know

by PotM on Dec 23, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nope, we're drafting defensd e

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by samdaman on Dec 23, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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