Higgins. Given the acute need at WR, the rest are one or more of too small, too raw, too unathletic, and too slow.
The need *is* acute:
* JSN has established himself as a top #2. He catches a lot of passes. But his other WR metrics leave enough to be desired that he can’t be considered a #1
* That the ‘Hawks may be counting on 100-150 targets for Kupp shows how limited the WR room is. At this point in his career, 6-9 targets a game and carefully managed minutes are mutually exclusive. Kupp is a #3
* On other teams, Bobo and MVS are bubble guys.
So, the pickings are slim in the draft and on the roster. Still, unless the scouts really like one of the non-Higgins WRs, Seattle is better off waiting until Day 3 and hoping for better options next year.
Egbuka seems redundant with JSN and Kupp already on board. I like Higgins and Bech the most, as much for how they play and who they are, not just the raw talent that is there. Tough mf'ers. Some of the others I haven't seen enough to have an opinion.
My favorite receiver in this draft is Travis Hunter. Obviously there’s no way he’s about to be a Seahawk. I really don’t think he should even be drafted as a corner. Kyle Williams is my favorite on this list, and Noel and Tre Harris are about the only other 2 players I’d want in the top 50. Higgins’ size intrigues me and the Steve Smith video has me wanting to see more. I think McMillan could slide, but I still don’t want him at 52. A lot of people whose opinion I trust like him, but there are a few players every year that I just don’t see translating to the pros. But take my opinion with a Jalen Carter sized grain of salt.
I'm definitely curious to see Hunter as a WR in the NFL. I think no matter what's best for him, all fans agree we're much more interested to find out if he can be a top-tier #1 WR.
Is it just me or does it seem like there are more busts at WR than other positions. Could that be because entirely too much emphasis is put on pure speed? I would put more emphasis on, " can this guy get open?"
Steve Largent made a HOF career with his other worldly ability to do just that!
He's impossible not to like. No guarantees, but if he fails, you'll have no doubt that it wasn't because of effort or dedication. Kids a football player.
Oof. How I feel about any of these guys depends on what we do in R1. If we get a TE, either at 18, or by trading down, then I'm not sure we need a day two WR. Probably I'm not interested in one until 92.
Restrepo is small and s l o w . I don't think it translates.
I doubt Bech falls to us, and would hate to take him at 50 instead of IOL help, but he's well-regarded and said to be a fierce blocker.
(PFF may not have included Kyle Williams in their draft guide, but he's #65 on their big board. I keep thinking he did a lot return work, but can't find that quickly so maybe I'm wrong.)
Maybe of the options the one I think might fit best is Tory Horton.
But this is very much a place I choose to trust the guys in the room making the call.
Hot take: Emeka Egbuka's draft stock comp is Devonta Smith. Overshadowed by 1st round picks from the year before and a speedy outside guy in his final year. The idea that there's an enormous gap between him and McMillan is silly to me based on their last 2 seasons, it's just different styles. Oh my gosh and Matthew Golden is not in the same conversation.
I must admit I didn't brush up that much on this receiver class until recently, so I'm all for any of these guys being a success and I'm optimistic about Emeka because so many of you are.
Jaylin Noel might be that Tyler Lockett replacement. He has the speed to take the top off like early Lockett and has getting open as a key skill. Elic Ayomanor's sounding more intriguing, with the blocking profile, but his route running might be too underdeveloped based on what I've been reading.
From NFL Draft Buzz: Will need to expand his route tree at the next level, currently most comfortable working vertically and on intermediate crossing patterns.
They also say he has limited release packages that could cause him to struggle vs press. However, they also have high praise for his route running. It might be 'hasn't been asked' vs. 'can't do'. Based on 1.58 10yd split, and lack of agility testing, I'd wager he's not that sudden in his movements. He's intriguing, but I think there is a reason he's fallen on boards a bit.
- Too reliant on his body and doesn’t always trust his hands
More drops than you’d like to see
- Caught his fair share of 50-50 balls, but he lost more of those battles than he won
-Inconsistent technique getting off press coverage
- Some of his body tightness leads to clunky underneath separation attempts
- Not much of a make-you-miss threat (ran a ton of hitches and stop routes that limited his run-after-catch chances)
- Played on kickoff coverage in 2023 but didn’t play on special teams in 2024
- Forced to redshirt during his first year at Stanford after tearing the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his knee (Aug. 2022); missed most of his senior year of high school with a torn PCL (Sept. 2021)
Any of the J's, but I assume our best OL alternative has already been picked at 50. So at 52 unless there's a guy like Shavon Revel is still out there. Then, do we take the risk of a WR at 82 (Restrepo?) or put our weight into TE which may have better depth in this draft?
Assuming Egbuka and Burden are not there at 50, I like Jayden Higgins at 50/52 if they go WR in round 2, If they go WR in round 3, I like Ayomanor, Savion Williams or Kyle Williams. (WSU) I’m assuming Jaylin Noel is not there when we pick in the 3rd round. I don’t think I would take Noel in round 2, I would rather take a TE in round 2 if Arroyo or Mason Taylor is there at 50/52. I would accept Higgins at 50/52 if JS/MM believe he is a higher value than any TE available.
Yeah but he's good and ...Xavier Restrepo broke the Miami Hurricanes' all-time records for receiving yards and receptions during his career. He finished with 2,844 receiving yards and 200 receptions, both the most in school history. Restrepo also holds the record for most 100-yard receiving games in Miami history.
Higgins combination of deep threat ability and size is intriguing to me. I have him as my pick of the 2nd rd guys.
“Which WR stands out to you?”
Higgins. Given the acute need at WR, the rest are one or more of too small, too raw, too unathletic, and too slow.
The need *is* acute:
* JSN has established himself as a top #2. He catches a lot of passes. But his other WR metrics leave enough to be desired that he can’t be considered a #1
* That the ‘Hawks may be counting on 100-150 targets for Kupp shows how limited the WR room is. At this point in his career, 6-9 targets a game and carefully managed minutes are mutually exclusive. Kupp is a #3
* On other teams, Bobo and MVS are bubble guys.
So, the pickings are slim in the draft and on the roster. Still, unless the scouts really like one of the non-Higgins WRs, Seattle is better off waiting until Day 3 and hoping for better options next year.
Egbuka seems redundant with JSN and Kupp already on board. I like Higgins and Bech the most, as much for how they play and who they are, not just the raw talent that is there. Tough mf'ers. Some of the others I haven't seen enough to have an opinion.
My favorite receiver in this draft is Travis Hunter. Obviously there’s no way he’s about to be a Seahawk. I really don’t think he should even be drafted as a corner. Kyle Williams is my favorite on this list, and Noel and Tre Harris are about the only other 2 players I’d want in the top 50. Higgins’ size intrigues me and the Steve Smith video has me wanting to see more. I think McMillan could slide, but I still don’t want him at 52. A lot of people whose opinion I trust like him, but there are a few players every year that I just don’t see translating to the pros. But take my opinion with a Jalen Carter sized grain of salt.
I'm definitely curious to see Hunter as a WR in the NFL. I think no matter what's best for him, all fans agree we're much more interested to find out if he can be a top-tier #1 WR.
BPA all the way, graded on liklihood to make and upgrade the team.
Is it just me or does it seem like there are more busts at WR than other positions. Could that be because entirely too much emphasis is put on pure speed? I would put more emphasis on, " can this guy get open?"
Steve Largent made a HOF career with his other worldly ability to do just that!
WR is *very* hard to draft. It’s a myth that a team can always find a WR later in the draft.
Jack Bech, hands and toughness
He's impossible not to like. No guarantees, but if he fails, you'll have no doubt that it wasn't because of effort or dedication. Kids a football player.
Oof. How I feel about any of these guys depends on what we do in R1. If we get a TE, either at 18, or by trading down, then I'm not sure we need a day two WR. Probably I'm not interested in one until 92.
Restrepo is small and s l o w . I don't think it translates.
I doubt Bech falls to us, and would hate to take him at 50 instead of IOL help, but he's well-regarded and said to be a fierce blocker.
(PFF may not have included Kyle Williams in their draft guide, but he's #65 on their big board. I keep thinking he did a lot return work, but can't find that quickly so maybe I'm wrong.)
Maybe of the options the one I think might fit best is Tory Horton.
But this is very much a place I choose to trust the guys in the room making the call.
(Until they make the wrong call!)
ELIC ... just because.
Hot take: Emeka Egbuka's draft stock comp is Devonta Smith. Overshadowed by 1st round picks from the year before and a speedy outside guy in his final year. The idea that there's an enormous gap between him and McMillan is silly to me based on their last 2 seasons, it's just different styles. Oh my gosh and Matthew Golden is not in the same conversation.
OK I'll finish reading now.
I must admit I didn't brush up that much on this receiver class until recently, so I'm all for any of these guys being a success and I'm optimistic about Emeka because so many of you are.
Jaylin Noel might be that Tyler Lockett replacement. He has the speed to take the top off like early Lockett and has getting open as a key skill. Elic Ayomanor's sounding more intriguing, with the blocking profile, but his route running might be too underdeveloped based on what I've been reading.
At least his slant route looked good on the highlight reel. It was about all he ran on the clip other than a go.
From NFL Draft Buzz: Will need to expand his route tree at the next level, currently most comfortable working vertically and on intermediate crossing patterns.
They also say he has limited release packages that could cause him to struggle vs press. However, they also have high praise for his route running. It might be 'hasn't been asked' vs. 'can't do'. Based on 1.58 10yd split, and lack of agility testing, I'd wager he's not that sudden in his movements. He's intriguing, but I think there is a reason he's fallen on boards a bit.
From Dane Brugler:
- Too reliant on his body and doesn’t always trust his hands
More drops than you’d like to see
- Caught his fair share of 50-50 balls, but he lost more of those battles than he won
-Inconsistent technique getting off press coverage
- Some of his body tightness leads to clunky underneath separation attempts
- Not much of a make-you-miss threat (ran a ton of hitches and stop routes that limited his run-after-catch chances)
- Played on kickoff coverage in 2023 but didn’t play on special teams in 2024
- Forced to redshirt during his first year at Stanford after tearing the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his knee (Aug. 2022); missed most of his senior year of high school with a torn PCL (Sept. 2021)
Both note too many drops and catching technique that could use improvement.
Any of the J's, but I assume our best OL alternative has already been picked at 50. So at 52 unless there's a guy like Shavon Revel is still out there. Then, do we take the risk of a WR at 82 (Restrepo?) or put our weight into TE which may have better depth in this draft?
Thanks. As someone else posted, please keep doing position groups for our day 2 fun. Elic it is.
Came here for this
He’s a hell of a blocker, which is a huge plus for Kubiak’s scheme.
Assuming Egbuka and Burden are not there at 50, I like Jayden Higgins at 50/52 if they go WR in round 2, If they go WR in round 3, I like Ayomanor, Savion Williams or Kyle Williams. (WSU) I’m assuming Jaylin Noel is not there when we pick in the 3rd round. I don’t think I would take Noel in round 2, I would rather take a TE in round 2 if Arroyo or Mason Taylor is there at 50/52. I would accept Higgins at 50/52 if JS/MM believe he is a higher value than any TE available.
I love Kyle Williams, but we're missing Xavier Restrepo....Miami.
If he doesn't win a foot race, he'll at least win a "best name" conversation. I love the sound of "Restrepo" on a jersey.
Small and slow is not a great starting point for a pro WR. Didn't do any other testing either, except bench.
Yeah but he's good and ...Xavier Restrepo broke the Miami Hurricanes' all-time records for receiving yards and receptions during his career. He finished with 2,844 receiving yards and 200 receptions, both the most in school history. Restrepo also holds the record for most 100-yard receiving games in Miami history.
All that can be true and he can be a day 3 pick. I wouldn't spend a 2nd or 3rd rounder on him.
Kyle Williams in round 3 at 82 or 92