Great work as always OTG. But, i have to respectfully disagree with you on Alshon Jeffery. I think the guy is a beast and has really been hurt by the South Carolina offense this year. I will admit he hasn't lived up to the expectations of last years monster numbers but I don't think it is all his fault. The passing game at South Carolina this year has been extremely inconsistent and they simply haven't targeted him enough. While he may not have elite explosion or athletecism, he doesn't need it. With his size and body control he has a natural ability to gain seperation and he has some of, if not the best hands in college football. You put it near him and he will find a way to catch it. I think he would be an amazing weapon for Brady, where he doesn't need to throw a perfect pass because Jeffery's catch radius is so big.
I think he is going to slide leading up to the draft because of the disapointing production this year and I expect him to run slow, but if he is available at any of the Pats picks I wouldn't hesitate to take him. I think he is only scratching the surface of his potential, and while the Calvin Johnson comparisons are rediculous, I think he will be a legit #1 WR in the NFL. I think NEPatriotsDraft said it best in one of their write ups about Jeffery, saying "Jeffrey is an NFL receiver on a college offense."
On the other WR's, I love Criner and have had him in my last few mocks. I started with him in the 4th round but quickly had to move him into the 3rd with his strong performances this year and rising stock. I think on draft day he could move himself all the way into the mid 2nd round. What I like about him is he is a possession reciever that has big play ability. Sure everyone want's that deep threat and big play guy, but I also want that guy to be able to contribute regularly, and I think that guy could be Criner.
The other "Stud Horse Sleeper" I'm really intruiged by is Greg Childs. I loved his tape last year and he really showed a natural ability to gain seperation. This year I think its been obvious that he has been affected by last years injury and I haven't been able to see much of his play, simply because he hasn't produced very much this year. I think the talent is still there though and he has the size you look for in a WR. With his lack of production and injury history I agree he is likely a late round, possible UDFA, but definitly worth the risk.
The other guy I was really interested in coming into the season was Jeff Fuller, who has been a complete disapointment. Like I said in another thread, I would still take a chance on him, but not before the 4th round. He's got great size and athletecism, but the big red flag for me this year has been effort. The games I've watched this year I was really disapointed with his effort, whether its giving up after running his initial route or giving up if the ball isn't thrown to him well. There were a few times this year where he has the chance to break up an interception on an underthrown pass to him but he made no attempt. He didn't adjust, didn't attack the ball and just watched the DB catch it and take it the other way. That along with his dispointing production really have me concerned. But based on last years tape I would consider him in the later rounds.
Once again great work OTG and I can't wait for the next installment.