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Video Time: Draft Sleeper Wide Receivers

This is our final "video time" before next weekend's draft. So I thought I'd highlight three of my favorite late-round wide receivers in this draft.

The first video is of Nevada WR Marko Mitchell.  Mitchell measures in at over 6'3 1/2" and ran a 4.49 40 time officially - though some had him clocked as high as 4.43 - at the Combine.  He's got good hands and he loves going up to get the ball.

The second video is of Stephen F. Austin WR Dominique Edison.  Edison is a little over 6'2 and weighs 204 pounds.  He was timed at the Combine at 4.47 in the 40, though he improved that to 4.42 at his pro day workout.  He was also very productive last season, going over 1,000 yards receiving and catching 18 touchdowns.

The last video is of Quinten Lawrence from McNeese State.  He's shorter than the other two, measuring in just under 6'.  But he's very explosive.  He has 4.40 speed and averaged 19.2 yards per reception over his 4 years as a starter at McNeese State.  He only played in 4 games as a senior, though, because of a broken ankle he suffered.  Though he only weighed in at the Combine at 184 pounds, he managed to bench press 225 pounds 20 times - the 4th highest total among receivers.  That translates on the field in terms of his ability and willingness to block down the field.

All three videos of these potential late round or undrafted free agent sleepers are below...

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I hope for the first one in a late round i grew up in nevada so i watch em when i can but living in Idaho now its harder

by MF_34 on Apr 18, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions  

I live in twin falls

just moved there 2 weeks ago :)

25th pick - Clay Mathews LB USC
44th pick - Alphonso Smith cb Wake Forest
56th pick - Clint Sintim LB Virginia
86th pick - Fili Moala DT USC

by Blaze453 on Apr 18, 2009 6:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

The block in the 3rd video on the punt return...

Best part of all 3 videos!!!

25th pick - CB Vontae Davis
44th pick - LB Clint Sintim
56th pick - DT Ron Brace

Creator of the "John Philips Bandwagon"

by Heater OsE on Apr 18, 2009 3:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Quinton Lawrence

He has that explosive speed and good route-running ability we need. I see the Dolphins taking him if they can.

Dolphins. They think they're so cute. Oh, look at me, I'm a flippy little dolphin, let me flip for you.

by The Dolphins Are Coming on Apr 18, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions  

With 3 Picks in the 1st Two Rounds....

I really see us taking a receiver w/in the 1st 3 picks….we need a PLAYMAKER as much as some added strength on “D”!
Look at Fitzgerald / Moss & that’s all I have to say!

by MassFinFan65 on Apr 18, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

They have the same number of Super Bowls as Ginn, Camarillo, & Bess.

"If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes really good you did it. That's all it takes to get people to win football games for you."

Coach Paul Bear Bryant

by AussieKen on Apr 18, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

but even more importantly

You do not need to spend a first round pick on a WR to find a good/great receiver.

Since 1998, 43 receivers have been drafted in round one. Of them, 4 are Super Bowl Champions.

by Matty I on Apr 18, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

2nd video

Stephan Austin jumps in front and over 2 DB’s to makea spectacular catch on a poorley thrown ball, that was my favorite highlight.
IMO I feel all of our WR’s are better than these guys….. maybe just maybe there is a diamond in the ruff

A feeding frenzy is about to take place in the dirty south

by FinfanT on Apr 18, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

NFLDC has Mitchell and Lawerence as mid rounders

they also mention that Lawrence and Edison have small hands.

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Apr 18, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

You Know...

what they say ………… small hands, small p ……..

by Alpha6 on Apr 19, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

hairy palms?

25th pick - CB Vontae Davis
44th pick - LB Clint Sintim
56th pick - DT Ron Brace

Creator of the "John Philips Bandwagon"

by Heater OsE on Apr 20, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wallace

Mike Wallace : Miss 6th round is our sleeper

by limebalz on Apr 23, 2009 1:08 AM EDT reply actions  

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