William & Mary WR Tre McBride is the real deal. We saw it during his games this season, against FCS and FBS opponents, creating separation with routes and burst, and then winning at the catch point or when forced to manipulate his body.
He is the clear top prospect at this event, and a second day selection is possible.
I still would not rule out Georgia Tech’s Darren Waller playing more of a Flex TE role in the NFL, at least more so than a true WR. He won today by creating immediate separation off the line. Someone of his size must do that versus press. His breaks looked laborious, however.
Someone has to try and shut these receivers down, right? Prior to this week kicking off, Georgia’s
Damian Swann, Tennessee’s
Justin Coleman and Texas State’s
Craig Mager stood out. They did so again today against talented receivers. Mager is extremely aggressive when closing at the catch point and will stay in a receiver’s hip pocket. We did not see it today, but Swann and Coleman played in the slot during the 2014 season.
With the West, Washington’s
Kasen Williams continues his up and down season. The previously productive receiver made some great catches away from his body but dropped a number of others. The conditions were not great thanks to poor weather, however, it has been a common theme for Williams for too long.
With both teams likely in full pads on Tuesday, I will be focusing on OL vs DL. One note,
I think Louisville G John Miller is the best blocker here, as he generates a powerful first punch with a lower half that is explosive. He bends at the knees instead of the waist.
