Mardy Gilyard anybody????

I made a post a couple months back about Mardy Gilyard and his highlights , but now I'm making one about why we have a realistic chance of getting him. Let's start off with some info:

Name: Mardy Gilyard

Height: 6-1

Weight: 187.lbs

Age:23

Class: Senior

Career Stats:

Receptions: 204

Yards: 3,003

TD's: 25

More after the jump...

Now the first thing that gets people is his weight, but these other players are near that weight:

1. Percy Harvin: 184 lbs
2. Steve Smith: 185 lbs
3. Desean Jackson: 175 lbs
4. Ted Ginn Jr.: 180 lbs
5. Chad Ochocinco: 192 lbs
6. Davone Bess: 190 lbs
   

By no stretch am I saying that Mardy Gilyard is the next Ted Ginn Jr. because he's not, people have been comparing him to Percy Harvin, Chad OchoCinco, and Desean Jackson. There is a very good chance that he falls to the second round where if we don't get Dez Bryant it will be nice to get Mardy. Reasons of why we might get Mardy Gilyard:

1. At the Senior Bowl, Tony Sparano and CO. asked him many questions and asked him the key question: Will you be comfortable playing in a big city like Miami? Now this ain't no prove that were going to draft him but ti's getting somewhere.
2. Bill Parcells likes 4 year players and Mardy Gilyard is that, he is also not a trouble maker and from what I know doesn't get injured much.
3. He murdered the south defense and had incredible numbers: 5 receptions/103 yards/(20.6 yards per catch average). That's pretty dam good.
   
4. He also played 6 or 7 teams int he top 25 in College Football and still produced quiet well.
   

People think he might go in the first ahead of Dez Bryant but it all depends on the combine where Mardy Gilyard very well could destroy as well as he is a faster than Chad OchoCinco when he was in the combine:

OchoCinco's time: 4.54

Gillyard's time: 4.51

If you saw him in the Senior Bowl you know what this kid could do he's a nightmare as he could catch really well, he's good at creating separation, and is very elusive. He could also return punts and kicks. Only bad thing about him is his Route Running and his strength but this could all be worked on. My ideal draft will be:

1. CJ Spiller at #12 or trade down and get Sean Weatherspoon
2. Mardy Gillyard
3. Cam Thomas or Micah Johnson
4. Jimmy Graham
   
5. Darryl Sharpton

Most Likely to happen:

1. Brandon Graham
   
2. Darryl Washington
3. Andre Roberts
   
4. Jimmy Graham 
5. Carlton Mitchell or Darryl Sharpton

Either one is fine with me as i like all three Andre Roberts, Carlton Mitchell, and Mardy Gilyard.

Here are what Scouting reports are saying of him:

1. strengths: - Super smooth athlete - Good height - Exceptionally quick - Fast with excellent acceleration - Explosive with a burst - Terrific feet and change of direction skills - Soft, reliable hands - Nice body control and ball skills - Extremely elusive and a real terror in space - Superb vision - Shows the ability to separate - Tough and not afraid to work the middle - Experienced - Productive - Also a fantastic return man.
2. Weaknesses - Needs to add weight and bulk up - Isn't real strong - Not a polished route runner - Struggles to beat the jam - Won't really climb the ladder - Has lapses in concentration at times - Isn't necessarily a vertical threat - Despite giving solid effort is just an average blocker at best - Might have some character issues - Durability is a concern www.draftcountdown.com

1. It is his lack of size that is keeping Gilyard off the national radar as far as the NFL is concerned. He is only 6-1 and a mere 187 pounds, but nobody can stop him anyway. Through seven games in the 2009 campaign, Gilyard has racked up 47 receptions for 674 yards and eight touchdowns. He has also returned a majority of the kick-offs and punts, and returned a punt for a touchdown. Somebody will fall in love with Gilyard's elusiveness and speed. His size will drop him down a bit, but Gilyard is a very productive player who can do a lot for any offense. On a team that will spread out Gilyard and get him the ball with a little space to operate, he will be very good. www.fftoolbox.com

Strengths: * Great production * One of the best kick returners I’ve ever seen * Shows up big in big games * Great speed * Excellent elusiveness * Good vision after the catch * Operates well in space * Elite quickness * Good Senior Bowl showing

Weaknesses * Slight frame * Off-field concerns after missing 2006 season due to academics * Can get muscled around by bigger DBs * Lacks elite size * Carries some mental risks after starting career at cornerback * Needs to improve precision route-running www.draftzoo.com

Here are what people are saying:

"THis guy is hands down the best talent at WR in this draft class, but he'll get looked over because he lacks the size pro scout look for but i have two words for that, DESEAN JACKSON, he's a slightly slower but slightly thicker version of Jackson. A some GM is going to regret passing on him in the first round. He's no question a first round talent but like Jackson he'll slip to the second round. Top 10 talent!"

"Same size and ability as Chad Johnson, love his talent"

"teams will sleep on him
will be a steal for someone
one of my favorite players in college
i see some of the desean jackson comparisons but jacksons skinnier and a lil faster"

"Late second round pick. Reminds me a lot of Percy Harvin only taller with better hands. Needs to work on his routes but that should not be a problem when he starts working with NFL coaches. Speed is fantastic, he can make anyone miss in the open field. He is a sleeper because he was off the radar playing for Cincinatti. Could turn into a very solid number 2 receiver."

Here are his highlights:

That's all leave your thoughts!!!