Who is the best speedster we could get at 8?

[top dawg]

36 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

 

[top dawg]

@Jeremy Igo, don't use "overhyped," say what you really want to say which is "overrated!" 

Corey Davis' floor is a WR2! That's his floor!

[*FreeFua*]

As y'all know I like Ross. Just stupid speed and you have to respect that filthy jab step of his. Dude can create separation anywhere. 

I can see us going Howard at 8 and then trying to trade back up for Ross. Sure would be nice but Ross could go anywhere

[top dawg]

Even if you're as skeptical and arguably "fair" as Bucky Brooks, you have to admit that Davis has skills.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000787215/article/the-book-on-wmus-corey-davis-scouting-polarizing-wr

The Good:

"Davis is the smoothest route runner to enter the draft since Amari Cooper. I know that's a bold statement based on Cooper's immediate impact as a pro, but the Western Michigan standout has an NFL-veteran-like game that jumps off the screen when watching the tape. From his slick route-running skills to his spectacular ball skills and acrobatic footwork, Davis looks like a plug-and-play prospect at first glance. He displays a unique set of skills for a big receiver (6-foot-3, 213 pounds), which is why some scouts are salivating over his potential at the next level.

As a route runner, Davis shows remarkable timing, deception, balance and body control. He has all of the tricks needed to get open on the perimeter. Although he excels on intermediate routes (curls, speed outs, and digs), he possesses enough speed, quickness and body control to sneak past defenders on vertical routes, particularly on double moves on the outside.

Davis' polished route-running ability and high football IQ will serve him well as a receiver with the potential to play inside or outside in any system. A clever offensive coordinator can move him around in various formations to exploit mismatches on the perimeter or put the WR1 candidate in the best position to thrive against any coverage."

The Bad:

"Looking at his work against big-school competition, you can make the argument that he wasn't the best player on the field when challenged to step up against premier talent on the edges (seven receptions for 70 yards against Northwestern; six catches for 73 yards and a score against Wisconsin). In fact, you could also argue that he didn't dominate MAC competition considering he posted just five 100-yard games (North Carolina Central, Northern Illinois, Ball State, Buffalo and Ohio) in 2016. With one of the schools (NCCU) playing on the Division II level, you could say that Davis' potential impact is a bit overblown.

Now, I'm sure some will take offense to my suggestion that Davis beat up on cupcakes throughout his career, but you have to consider how he played against big-time competition when projecting his potential at the next level. Looking at his minimal impact in a 2015 contest against an Ohio State secondary loaded with NFL talent (six receptions for 42 yards), you can continue to make the case that Davis struggles against top talent and evaluators would be wise to pump the brakes before anointing him the next best thing at the position."

 

This is the most critical review I've found on Davis, but even Bucky believes he's at least a WR2 with the upside of a 1.

[t96]

15 minutes ago, top dawg said:

@Jeremy Igo, don't use "overhyped," say what you really want to say which is "overrated!" 

Corey Davis' floor is a WR2! That's his floor!

Dawg, every single college player's real floor is out of the league within 3 years. College to NFL is a real transition and one no one can predict for any player. Yes with a guy like Davis who will be a 1st rounder you'll most likely have success but any player in college history could have zero impact in the NFL. Can never tell for sure. 

[Swaggasaurus]

57 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Every year there is an overhyped player that ends up falling dramatically. This year it is Corey Davis.

It's an omen, pick Davis at 8

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 hour ago, RumHam said:

Could we be looking at best WR in draft? Who's worth a pick at 8?

OJ Howard,  he is bascially a Greg Olsen clone with better blocking potential. He can create seperation with speed, size, and just excellent route running abilitiy.

 40 time: 4.51 with elite hands. 

[CPF4LIFE]

I want corey Davis

[Tarheels23]

Trade down and draft OJ Howard. 

Then trade back up and draft Ross. 

[Mr. Scot]

The first question I'm asking any receiver prospect we're looking at: "How well do you handle hard thrown, High velocity passes?"

[pantherclaw]

No receiver @ 8

[stirs]

Fornette, Davis, Adams, Hooker could all be our pick.

As far as Davis, we could do worse than the first WR taken in the draft.  When we took KB, he was the 5th WR in the first round and I have a feeling the Panther brass might not resign him in a couple more seasons, so the Davis thing might be an indicator

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

The first question I'm asking any receiver prospect we're looking at: "How well do you handle hard thrown, High velocity passes?"

Big hands will help!

[GoobyPls]

Ross at 8