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Emmanuel Sanders | Southern Methodist, WR : 2010 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile
I thought Sanders would have really elevated his stock with his combine performance: 40-yard dash (4.41), vertical jump (39.5), broad jump (10'6"), 3-cone drill (6.60), and the 20-yard shuttle (4.10) but it seems as though most "draft experts" are still projecting 4th to 5th Rd for this kid. (Sanders measured at 5'11" and weighed in at 186 at the combine.)
To me Sanders is going to be a very pleasant surprise in this years draft for whatever team selects him. I wouldn't be opposed to the Pats taking him at 53. What jumps out immediately when watching this kid, check him out on youtube, is his speed and elusiveness -- especially after he has the ball in his hands. He seems to have a good release off the line and good hands. Doesn't seem to be afraid of running inside routes. Works well over the middle, especially when he gets behind the linebackers, and in front of the safeties. Seems very decisive and doesn't round off his routes, very sharp plants/cuts. I didn't see much action of him blocking but I read he's a good blocker as well who is not afraid to throw his body around. Has good recognition of where he is on the field. Read he's an extremely hard worker and a quick google search shows the guy has a chiseled frame.
Also is a very good punt returner, who more often than not makes the first man miss.
Has a lot of Steve Smith (Carolina), Deion Branch qualities.
I thought Sanders would have really elevated his stock with his combine performance: 40-yard dash (4.41), vertical jump (39.5), broad jump (10'6"), 3-cone drill (6.60), and the 20-yard shuttle (4.10) but it seems as though most "draft experts" are still projecting 4th to 5th Rd for this kid. (Sanders measured at 5'11" and weighed in at 186 at the combine.)
To me Sanders is going to be a very pleasant surprise in this years draft for whatever team selects him. I wouldn't be opposed to the Pats taking him at 53. What jumps out immediately when watching this kid, check him out on youtube, is his speed and elusiveness -- especially after he has the ball in his hands. He seems to have a good release off the line and good hands. Doesn't seem to be afraid of running inside routes. Works well over the middle, especially when he gets behind the linebackers, and in front of the safeties. Seems very decisive and doesn't round off his routes, very sharp plants/cuts. I didn't see much action of him blocking but I read he's a good blocker as well who is not afraid to throw his body around. Has good recognition of where he is on the field. Read he's an extremely hard worker and a quick google search shows the guy has a chiseled frame.
Also is a very good punt returner, who more often than not makes the first man miss.
Stats Overview Receiving Rushing Fumbles
YEAR REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
2006 46 605 13.2 56 9 2 6 3.0 4 0 0 0
2007 74 889 12.0 54 9 6 28 4.7 8 0 0 0
2008 67 958 14.3 77 9 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2009 98 1339 13.7 75 7 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0
2009 Regular Season Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles
DATE OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
9/5 Stephen F. Austin W 31-23 8 66 8.3 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
9/12 @UAB W 35-33 9 148 16.4 44 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
9/19 @Washington State L 30-27 18 178 9.9 45 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/3 @TCU L 39-14 8 74 9.3 34 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/10 East Carolina W 28-21 4 62 15.5 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/17 Navy L 38-35 6 53 8.8 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/24 @Houston L 38-15 6 47 7.8 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/31 @Tulsa W 27-13 5 79 15.8 35 0 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0
11/7 Rice W 31-28 6 136 22.7 37 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/14 UTEP W 35-31 7 134 19.1 37 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/21 @Marshall L 34-31 8 94 11.8 43 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/28 Tulane W 26-21 6 144 24.0 75 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2009 Postseason Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles
BOWL OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
SHERATON HAWAII BOWL Nevada W 45-10 7 124 17.7 58 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Has a lot of Steve Smith (Carolina), Deion Branch qualities.