Late rounds Wide Receiver to take a look at?

[Commander Adama]

David Ball 6'2" WR (Stats)

Surpassed Jerry Rice's I-AA TD Record (50) with 58 and had 4,655 Receiving Yards.

Some links:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=recordsettingwrmustbreak&prov=tsn&type=lgns

http://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/1294367/detail.html

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/atlantic10/2006-09-04-new-hampshire-ball_x.htm

http://www.unhwildcats.com/index.cfm?id=CA1D6500-9C14-9F72-F17E60B7B6771786&pid=2EBE091A-C3BF-95A6-DD1886AB54CDA7B0&archive=0

He reminds me of a Chris Cooley late round pick up that could surprise a lot of people. :2cents:

HTTR

[#21Taylor4Ever]

He may very well be this year's Marques Colston.

[dfbovey]

He reminds me of a Chris Cooley late round pick up that could surprise a lot of people. :2cents:

HTTR

Cooley wasn't a late round pick.

[redskinss]

David Ball 6'2" WR (Stats)

Surpassed Jerry Rice's I-AA TD Record (50) with 58 and had 4,655 Receiving Yards.

Some links:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=recordsettingwrmustbreak&prov=tsn&type=lgns

http://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/1294367/detail.html

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/atlantic10/2006-09-04-new-hampshire-ball_x.htm

http://www.unhwildcats.com/index.cfm?id=CA1D6500-9C14-9F72-F17E60B7B6771786&pid=2EBE091A-C3BF-95A6-DD1886AB54CDA7B0&archive=0

He reminds me of a Chris Cooley late round pick up that could surprise a lot of people. :2cents:

HTTR

didnt we get cooley in the third.

i wouldnt consider that a late round pick up.

[Commander Adama]

Meant someone like Cooley who Coaches were not that high on. Everyone here was screaming we reached for Cooley in the 3rd.

[Siven]

I don't want to sound like I have a mancrush on Mike Espy, cause I don't. But I was on youtube looking for skins videos, and came across someone that does have a mike espy mancrush and had posted like a couple 8 minute videos of his college tape. He played with Eli Manning at Ole Miss, and he was actually pretty impressive. He had some nice catchs in preseason and dropped some and whatever, but he looked like he had good skill at ole miss, so maybe it wouldn't hurt to give the kid a better look in training camp and preseason. I kind of have this feeling that like, so many good athletes get passed over for the NFL because of reasons in college ball, but have the ability to succeed. A late round endzone target WR wouldn't hurt, even if he was slow, if he had good hands and ran good routes, he could still be good.

[Helmet959]

Here's a good one, but we probably need a 2nd or 3rd round pick to get him

Courtney Taylor - Auburn

6-2 204 lbs, great hands, plus he's an Auburn guy... the Skins 2nd favorite school, he was clocked at 4.41 a couple days after getting a 4.5 at the combine. I don't know if he likes to block

He caught the game winner from Campbell over LSU with 1:14 left on the clock where they won 10-9, thus starting AU's 13-0 season.

[Brandon Lloyd Christmas]

6'2 is too short to appease the dolts on here who are screaming for a 9 foot receiver like calvin johnson.

[Commander Adama]

A big thing that caught my eye about Ball...

"It doesn't matter that Ball, not Jerry Rice, is now the Division I-AA record holder for career touchdown receptions with 58. Nor does it matter that Ball finished just behind Rice in career receiving yards. Nor does it matter that he almost never drops a ball; even when his University of New Hampshire team played Rutgers and Northwestern, cornerbacks couldn't cover him."

And at 6-2 and a 37" Vertical he sounds great to me. Reminds me of Anquan Boldin who had dropped low because of his 40 time.

[Commander Adama]

6'2 is too short to appease the dolts on here who are screaming for a 9 foot receiver like calvin johnson.

:laugh: Too funny

[B.Lloyd]

Ryan Moore, very unproductive yet very untalented.

[pjfootballer]

I don't know of any WR, but one TE impressed the hell out of me this past season. He plays for Oregon State and was snagging everything in his reach. Joe Newton. Here is some info on him. Love to snag him in the 5th or 6th round.

Prospect Profiles

Joe Newton

Height: 6-6

Weight: 256

Position: Tight End

College: Oregon State

Regarded as one of the premier tight ends in college football, Newton's absence in 2005 was one of the main reasons for the offense's struggles that year. With Biletnikoff Award winner Mike Hass having graduated, Newton's return to the field for his senior year saw the offense progress throughout the season. His combination of blocking and receiving skills make him the complete tight end that teams at the next level crave.

With Euhus having graduated, Newton took over full-time tight end duties for the Beavers in 2004. He earned College Football News All-Sophomore Team accolades and was named All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention. He finished second on the team with 56 catches for 687 yards (12.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns in 11 games, missing the Washington contest and seeing only reserve action vs. Washington State due to a shoulder strain suffered vs. California. He ranked fifth in the nation among tight ends with an average of 4.67 receptions per game and fourth with an average of 57.25 yards receiving per game. Thirty-six of his catches resulted in first downs, including 12 that came on third-down plays. He had eight receptions for 20 yards or longer and added big catches that helped set up 16 touchdown and four field-goal drives for the Beavers.

The 2005 season was supposed to be Newton's breakout year. But early in fall camp, he suffered a ruptured tendon in his left ankle/foot that required surgery in mid-August, forcing him to sit out the entire season. Newton underwent a grueling rehabilitation process throughout the 2005 season, fully recovering to reclaim his position as the elite tight end prospect in the West in 2006.

Even though the offense shifted to a run-oriented attack late in the 2006 season, Newton's return was largely responsible for the team's success. He had eight touchdown-resulting blocks in the first 11 games alone, and finished the season second on the team with 33.29 receiving yards per game.

In 43 games at Oregon State, Newton started 24 times. He caught 105 passes for 1,308 yards, including 15 touchdowns. He also recorded three tackles (2 solos) with a 9-yard sack and a pass deflection in limited action on defense.

Positives: Has that rare-sized frame teams look for in a tight end; with exceptional arm length and big hands, thick thighs and calves, solid overall muscle tone and room on his frame to carry even more bulk with no loss in quickness … Fluid open-field runner who is a valid threat to stretch the field or out-muscle defenders to get to the ball in a crowd … Shows above average balance, change of direction agility and body control extending for the ball at its high point … Has the hand/eye coordination to look the ball in over his outside shoulder and shows keen vision to locate the soft spots in the zone … Maintains concentration on the ball in flight and will sacrifice his body to make the play … Comes off the line with good hand usage to prevent from being jammed … Physical presence inside the red zone due to his frame size, using his change of direction agility effectively to escape … You can see his swim over move that he uses well to defeat the press and the weave in his stride through under-coverage … Builds to top speed nicely and shows the loose hips to glide in his routes and the hip snap to easily change direction … Dangerous target inside the red zone, as he will generally win most jump ball challenges … Long strider who doesn't have the explosive burst to fly past defenders working down field, but he has the ability to stretch the field … Works back to the quarterback well and has a knack for finding the seam on deep routes … Has the hip snap to slide and find holes or bounce off defenders to get open … Makes precise cuts and knows how to use his frame to leverage vs. the smaller defensive backs … Uses his hands well to keep separation vs. linebackers and safeties when working underneath … Has the ability to bend and weave through his patterns, using his big body well to push and leverage defenders … Shows a good feel for coverages and is able to jab one direction and break off a route square … With his long arms, he is learning to use them more effectively in attempts to push and shove off when trying to separate … Uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball and will extend for the ball in traffic with no regard for his body … Looks very fluid going vertical for the pass and has the body control to maintain balance and the hand/eye coordination to secure the pass over his outside shoulder without breaking stride … Catches the pass well outside his body's framework and is an athletic jumper (36-inch vertical jump) who can frame all kinds of off-target throws … Almost never body catches and has the pluck-and-snatch agility to get to almost any pass thrown his way … When he climbs into the second level, he is very good at making the cut-off block and keeps his head on a swivel looking for moving targets.

Negatives: Some scouts might want to see him develop more of an inherent mean streak, but ask any defender that he's faced up against and they will tell you that Newton will not hesitate to mix it up when needed … Has the loose hips to separate after the catch, but sometimes runs right into coverage and has to rely on his leg drive to break tackles … Earlier in his career, he did not extend his arms properly to prevent from getting rerouted and needs to keep his hands active to prevent from getting stalled in his route progression … While he has good strength, it sometimes is not shown when the bigger defenders lock on to his body and he needs to remain consistent with his power in order to beat the jam, but he will generally release off the line with smoothness and quickness … Because he lacks a sudden burst, he seems to create better separation down field than in short routes, but he demonstrates the body lean and weight transfer to snap off his breaks and create space off his cuts … Only adequate in attempts to anchor or get movement at the point of attack and needs to follow up quicker with strength and leverage, but has active feet and works hard to sustain … Shows a solid base, good knee bend and desire to face up, but tends to be more finesse than power-oriented in his in-line blocking technique.

Compares To: Wesley Walls, ex-Carolina Panther … Newton is more bulkier than Walls, but both are among the elite when it comes to making the big plays in the red zone … He is a vastly underrated up-field blocker and few tight ends at any level display the natural hands that Newton has

[Peregrine]

Yeah, if we go for a WR, this should be one of the guys we go after(and save some picks and players instead of going after CJ). The other guy is the guy who played for UCF, and had a monster season before being injured all of last season(which is how we got Golston, tons of talent, but had injuries). Hes only had one injury and apparently worked twice as hard to rehab it and says is in great shape.

[pvkeeper19]

David Ball isn't exactly flying under the radar. I'm not sure he'll still be around by the time our second pick rolls around on day two of the draft.

Courtney Taylor is an intriguing pick. Maybe he would benefit from catching passes from his former Auburn QB? I know he's not high on anyone's board.

[Rufus T Firefly]

There's a chance Dallas Baker will be there in the 5th. I would be looking at him.

[chronicdesi]

I like our pickup in Espy. I always felt the lower rounds we could find a great WR or skill position. Lower round linemen don't seem to pan out for us for whatever reason.

[MoeRedskins]

I don't know of any WR, but one TE impressed the hell out of me this past season. He plays for Oregon State and was snagging everything in his reach. Joe Newton. Here is some info on him. Love to snag him in the 5th or 6th round.

Prospect Profiles

Joe Newton

Height: 6-6

Weight: 256

Position: Tight End

College: Oregon State

Regarded as one of the premier tight ends in college football, Newton's absence in 2005 was one of the main reasons for the offense's struggles that year. With Biletnikoff Award winner Mike Hass having graduated, Newton's return to the field for his senior year saw the offense progress throughout the season. His combination of blocking and receiving skills make him the complete tight end that teams at the next level crave.

With Euhus having graduated, Newton took over full-time tight end duties for the Beavers in 2004. He earned College Football News All-Sophomore Team accolades and was named All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention. He finished second on the team with 56 catches for 687 yards (12.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns in 11 games, missing the Washington contest and seeing only reserve action vs. Washington State due to a shoulder strain suffered vs. California. He ranked fifth in the nation among tight ends with an average of 4.67 receptions per game and fourth with an average of 57.25 yards receiving per game. Thirty-six of his catches resulted in first downs, including 12 that came on third-down plays. He had eight receptions for 20 yards or longer and added big catches that helped set up 16 touchdown and four field-goal drives for the Beavers.

The 2005 season was supposed to be Newton's breakout year. But early in fall camp, he suffered a ruptured tendon in his left ankle/foot that required surgery in mid-August, forcing him to sit out the entire season. Newton underwent a grueling rehabilitation process throughout the 2005 season, fully recovering to reclaim his position as the elite tight end prospect in the West in 2006.

Even though the offense shifted to a run-oriented attack late in the 2006 season, Newton's return was largely responsible for the team's success. He had eight touchdown-resulting blocks in the first 11 games alone, and finished the season second on the team with 33.29 receiving yards per game.

In 43 games at Oregon State, Newton started 24 times. He caught 105 passes for 1,308 yards, including 15 touchdowns. He also recorded three tackles (2 solos) with a 9-yard sack and a pass deflection in limited action on defense.

Positives: Has that rare-sized frame teams look for in a tight end; with exceptional arm length and big hands, thick thighs and calves, solid overall muscle tone and room on his frame to carry even more bulk with no loss in quickness … Fluid open-field runner who is a valid threat to stretch the field or out-muscle defenders to get to the ball in a crowd … Shows above average balance, change of direction agility and body control extending for the ball at its high point … Has the hand/eye coordination to look the ball in over his outside shoulder and shows keen vision to locate the soft spots in the zone … Maintains concentration on the ball in flight and will sacrifice his body to make the play … Comes off the line with good hand usage to prevent from being jammed … Physical presence inside the red zone due to his frame size, using his change of direction agility effectively to escape … You can see his swim over move that he uses well to defeat the press and the weave in his stride through under-coverage … Builds to top speed nicely and shows the loose hips to glide in his routes and the hip snap to easily change direction … Dangerous target inside the red zone, as he will generally win most jump ball challenges … Long strider who doesn't have the explosive burst to fly past defenders working down field, but he has the ability to stretch the field … Works back to the quarterback well and has a knack for finding the seam on deep routes … Has the hip snap to slide and find holes or bounce off defenders to get open … Makes precise cuts and knows how to use his frame to leverage vs. the smaller defensive backs … Uses his hands well to keep separation vs. linebackers and safeties when working underneath … Has the ability to bend and weave through his patterns, using his big body well to push and leverage defenders … Shows a good feel for coverages and is able to jab one direction and break off a route square … With his long arms, he is learning to use them more effectively in attempts to push and shove off when trying to separate … Uses his body well to shield defenders from the ball and will extend for the ball in traffic with no regard for his body … Looks very fluid going vertical for the pass and has the body control to maintain balance and the hand/eye coordination to secure the pass over his outside shoulder without breaking stride … Catches the pass well outside his body's framework and is an athletic jumper (36-inch vertical jump) who can frame all kinds of off-target throws … Almost never body catches and has the pluck-and-snatch agility to get to almost any pass thrown his way … When he climbs into the second level, he is very good at making the cut-off block and keeps his head on a swivel looking for moving targets.

Negatives: Some scouts might want to see him develop more of an inherent mean streak, but ask any defender that he's faced up against and they will tell you that Newton will not hesitate to mix it up when needed … Has the loose hips to separate after the catch, but sometimes runs right into coverage and has to rely on his leg drive to break tackles … Earlier in his career, he did not extend his arms properly to prevent from getting rerouted and needs to keep his hands active to prevent from getting stalled in his route progression … While he has good strength, it sometimes is not shown when the bigger defenders lock on to his body and he needs to remain consistent with his power in order to beat the jam, but he will generally release off the line with smoothness and quickness … Because he lacks a sudden burst, he seems to create better separation down field than in short routes, but he demonstrates the body lean and weight transfer to snap off his breaks and create space off his cuts … Only adequate in attempts to anchor or get movement at the point of attack and needs to follow up quicker with strength and leverage, but has active feet and works hard to sustain … Shows a solid base, good knee bend and desire to face up, but tends to be more finesse than power-oriented in his in-line blocking technique.

Compares To: Wesley Walls, ex-Carolina Panther … Newton is more bulkier than Walls, but both are among the elite when it comes to making the big plays in the red zone … He is a vastly underrated up-field blocker and few tight ends at any level display the natural hands that Newton has

It doesn't read like this guy will make it to the fifth round where our next pick is. But he sounds really good.

[azmodeus13]

I think that Ball probably wouldn't make it to the 5th with all the attention he seems to be getting - but I would love to see him make it down to us and have us pick him up - seems like he has something to prove

[jimster]

6'2 is too short to appease the dolts on here who are screaming for a 9 foot receiver like calvin johnson.

sounds like Bill Bratsky

[dxtrmanlee]

Steve Breaston, Jamalle Cornelious, Chris Davis and wouldnt be a bad pick to get Smardzija. If he ever blows out his pitching arm, starts getting shelled, or gets a Deon Sanders complex it would be an incredible value in the 6th or 7th round the definition of high risk high reward.

[redskin mark]

I don't have much to add, but I like Yamon Figurs.

Potential rookie free agent, won't cost much, can be brilliant in the return game and on 3rd down. Plus the fastest time at the combine!!!

Yamon Figurs # 16 WR - WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 173 Senior Previous Affiliations Garden City CC Lakeland, Fla.