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Everyone gets feisty over comps.

I do comps college game to college game. I try to find measurable matches that pair with style of play and college tape of my comps.

If you're mad, stay mad.

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Ted Hurst is indeed a freak, but he moves awkwardly and played very weak schedules. Drake London/Pickens upside in the right system/coaching.

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I dont think Denzel Boston can run a sufficient route tree

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Antonio Williams is one of my favorite receivers. Hes a certified route runner. High effort guy. Should stick around the league for a while.

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Omar Cooper jr feels like the second safest receiver this year.

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Germie Bernard and Zachariah Branch looked the least like MFL receivers. At least as far as day 1 or 2 capital goes.

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Get over Skyler Bell's age. He moves like a difference maker.

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KC Concepcion is always open. Legitimately no one could cover him. If you can live with his ball skills, he could be WR1.

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While I'm not thrilled with the class, I'd hang my hat on Carnell Tate as the safest receiver. Not groundbreaking, but he has a high pedigree, great coaching, and proven performance. Hard to see him not deliver WR2 floor.

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Cons:
- Not a terrific deep threat. Plenty fast to improve however.
- May be slow to transition to full NFL role without scheme help. Indiana quick RPO game.
- Needs to develop separate skills in man coverage

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Draft Analysis: Omar Cooper Jr
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 199 lbs
College: Indiana
NFL Comparison: Rashee Rice

Pros:
- The epitome of a football player. Does the dirty work with detail. Tough.
- One of the best runners with the football. 4th in mossed tackles forced (27) in '25

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- Good hands. Battles for the ball in 50/50 situations. Good tracking and focus.
- Will block at every level.
- Plenty athletic to play inside and outside. Transitioned to primary slot in '25.

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Cons:
- Extreme lack of separation. All deep routes turn into contested situations
- Unnecessary jumping at the catch point.
- Whiffs far too often when stock blocking. Never sets his feet well, and fails to use his size appropriately.
-Weird fumble issues
Lack of broken tackles

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Draft Analysis: Malachi Fields
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 218 lbs
College: Notre Dame
NFL Comparison: Bryan Edwards

Pros:
- Exceptional back shoulder receiver. Has a good feel of when to turn on the corner and plucks the ball away.
- Can be a terror for smaller corners with his size

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- Has shown the ability to punch and lean on corners through his stem.
- Decent contested catch success

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Cons:
- Pretty capped ceiling in terms of athleticism. To be truly special will need a perfect landing spot that commits to his skills.
- Likely a slot-heavy receiver in the NFL.
- Reception chart is primarily MOF

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Draft Analysis: Antonio Williams
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 187 lbs
College: Clemson
NFL Comparison: Khalil Shakir

Pros:
- A steady, efficient route runner. Can run a full route tree.
- Great release tape. Shoulder pad level is advanced. He climbs his stems well and avoids contact

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- Clemson used him like the Lions use Amon-Ra. Motion, inside/outside, screens, even in line blocking digging out linebackers.
- Very good hands. Down year in '24 but looks to be an anomaly