Kendall Wright Comparison?

JohnCandy · 12-15-2011, 11:03 AM

The top ranked WRs in this draft seem to all be big and most have question marks.

Justin Blackmon [6'1" 210lbs] Spread Production/Routes
Michael Floyd [6'3" 225lbs.] Injuries and DUI
Alshon Jeffery [6'4" 232lbs.] Conditioning/Speed

What are people's opinions of Kendall Wright?

Who would you compare him too?

BRAVEHEART · 12-15-2011, 11:07 AM

Poor man's steve smith.

DraftSavant · 12-15-2011, 11:10 AM

Randall Cobb.

FUNBUNCHER · 12-15-2011, 11:12 AM

Younger Santana Moss.

DraftSavant · 12-15-2011, 11:17 AM

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Younger Santana Moss.

Oooh, I kinda like that one.

keylime_5 · 12-15-2011, 11:28 AM

he's small and fast and a playmaker. gonna be a lot of steve smith, santonio holmes, santanna moss comparisons. I like the Steve Smith comparison a lot. Strong, compact, blazing speed and is pretty much the only real playmaker on his team's receiving corps yet still puts up ridiculous big play numbers.

ShutDwn · 12-15-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by keylime_5

he's small and fast and a playmaker. gonna be a lot of steve smith, santonio holmes, santanna moss comparisons. I like the Steve Smith comparison a lot. Strong, compact, blazing speed and is pretty much the only real playmaker on his team's receiving corps yet still puts up ridiculous big play numbers.

Normally I hate when receivers are compared to Smith simply due to they're size and speed and ignore how physical Smith is with the ball. Wright does actually show a good deal of break tackle ability and lays out for balls the same way as Steve Smith.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is better than Floyd and I would choose him over Alshon.

JohnCandy · 12-15-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ShutDwn

Normally I hate when receivers are compared to Smith simply due to they're size and speed and ignore how physical Smith is with the ball. Wright does actually show a good deal of break tackle ability and lays out for balls the same way as Steve Smith.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is better than Floyd and I would choose him over Alshon.

What about Mike Wallace? The speed is there and the ability to shake loose deep.

Iamcanadian · 12-15-2011, 03:11 PM

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What about Mike Wallace? The speed is there and the ability to shake loose deep.

I think this is a far more solid comparison. Wright still has a lot to learn about route running so I cannot see the Smith or Holmes comparisons just yet.

SF Dolphin Fan · 12-31-2011, 11:26 AM

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What about Mike Wallace? The speed is there and the ability to shake loose deep.

That's who immediately comes to mind to me. He absolutely blazes by people and I like how it doesn't take much time for him to get to top speed. Love him as a prospect.

keylime_5 · 12-15-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutDwn

Normally I hate when receivers are compared to Smith simply due to they're size and speed and ignore how physical Smith is with the ball. Wright does actually show a good deal of break tackle ability and lays out for balls the same way as Steve Smith.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is better than Floyd and I would choose him over Alshon.

I would choose a LOT of guys over Alshon. He really nosedived this year.

bruschis4all · 12-15-2011, 01:30 PM

Terry Glenn. Google one of Glenn's bombs from Bledsoe. Super Bowl against GB or td against Steelers. Wright is nearly the same size and smoothly gets to top speed just as Glenn did. Even runs with the same gate. Hopefully, he's not as big a wimp as Glenn.

Flyboy · 12-15-2011, 01:30 PM

I honestly see DeSean Jackson when I watch him play..

RaiderNation · 12-15-2011, 12:50 PM

I've been comparing him to the likes of Mike Wallace of the Steelers, even though Wallace has a solid 2 inches on him. Both are real deep threats down the field and also run good enough routes to contribute in shorter passes. I think Wright has a chance to go in the 25-32 area in the draft, maybe a team like New England who needs to another impact WR takes him with 1 of their 2 1sts.

Rashaan Salaam · 12-15-2011, 01:00 PM

Devery Henderson with Better Hands

gpngc · 12-15-2011, 01:01 PM

Always Steve Smith. Not only that, I picture him in Carolina blue ALWAYS for some reason. Catching bombs from Newton. 3rd round?

Shane P. Hallam · 12-15-2011, 01:14 PM

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Always Steve Smith. Not only that, I picture him in Carolina blue ALWAYS for some reason. Catching bombs from Newton. 3rd round?

Try first round...

Big Bird · 12-15-2011, 01:14 PM

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Always Steve Smith. Not only that, I picture him in Carolina blue ALWAYS for some reason. Catching bombs from Newton. 3rd round?

If he gets out of the Top 50 picks, I'll be shocked.

He is a lot like Titus Young last year, who I compared to Santonio Holmes. Explosive, blazing fast, better route runners than given credit for, mainly due to their quickness in and out of breaks.

Shane P. Hallam · 12-15-2011, 01:15 PM

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If he gets out of the Top 50 picks, I'll be shocked.

He is a lot like Titus Young last year, who I compared to Santonio Holmes. Explosive, blazing fast, better route runners than given credit for, mainly due to their quickness in and out of breaks.

Yup, I can see early 2nd, but if a team wants a WR late first, I wouldn't be surprised if they pull the trigger.

ellsy82 · 12-21-2011, 03:29 PM

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If he gets out of the Top 50 picks, I'll be shocked.

He is a lot like Titus Young last year, who I compared to Santonio Holmes. Explosive, blazing fast, better route runners than given credit for, mainly due to their quickness in and out of breaks.

Holmes is exactly who I saw in this kid. Big time splash-play maker and dependable YAC guy. Similar build and speed. Should be in the top 50, as a previous poster said.

gpngc · 12-15-2011, 01:16 PM

Eh, Randall Cobb fell to that range when he clearly shouldn't have.

Teams generally don't like smaller receivers.

Wouldn't be surprised if he goes in the 2nd. 1st round, maybe, but I doubt it.

Big Bird · 12-15-2011, 03:29 PM

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Eh, Randall Cobb fell to that range when he clearly shouldn't have.

Teams generally don't like smaller receivers.

Wouldn't be surprised if he goes in the 2nd. 1st round, maybe, but I doubt it.

Randall Cobb still went 64th, and Titus Young went 44th.

Baylor also says Wright has a 42-inch vertical. That's not too far-fetched given the fact he registered a 40-inch vertical in high school.

If he can do that and clock in the 4.4's, guaranteed early 2nd.

JohnCandy · 12-16-2011, 01:37 PM

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Randall Cobb still went 64th, and Titus Young went 44th.

Baylor also says Wright has a 42-inch vertical. That's not too far-fetched given the fact he registered a 40-inch vertical in high school.

If he can do that and clock in the 4.4's, guaranteed early 2nd.

I have seen him discussed in the 15-25 range now and many think he has passed Jeffery as the 3rd ranked WR.

With the success of simialr WRs in Greg Jenning and Mike Wallace do we think top 20 is out of the question?

RWills · 12-16-2011, 05:34 PM

His 40 speed and vertical will have his stock rise if he produces as expected. But as someone earlier mentioned he is raw in the run route department, something that made Jennings and Holmes that much more.

The Sr Bowl is the perfect place for him to shine, if he has a great week I can see him top 25 easy, especially with that speed.

OT:

I think it was Rob Rang's mock draft that had Still at #5 and Perry at #11 I think. doubtful imo

onejayhawk · 12-15-2011, 01:41 PM

Chris Collingsworth.

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