2024 WR Draft Class

[Low Positive]

Strange that Keion Coleman seems to have just dropped off the face of the earth. 

[Aussie Joe]

1 minute ago, Low Positive said:

Strange that Keion Coleman seems to have just dropped off the face of the earth. 

Rumours that Coleman and Kam Kinchens got abducted by aliens at the Combine

 

Edited April 23 by Aussie Joe

[DCOrange]

2 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

Strange that Keion Coleman seems to have just dropped off the face of the earth. 

Tom Pelissero did mention him as one of the 4 guys to watch out for as a surprise 1st rounder. 

[Aussie Joe]

1 minute ago, DCOrange said:

Tom Pelissero did mention him as one of the 4 guys to watch out for as a surprise 1st rounder. 

Really? Who were his other three? 

[Dr. Who]

2 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

Tom Pelissero did mention him as one of the 4 guys to watch out for as a surprise 1st rounder. 

I agree it would be a surprise.

[DCOrange]

1 minute ago, Aussie Joe said:

Really? Who were his other three? 

Legette, Junior Colson, and Kingsley Suamataia

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, DCOrange said:

Legette, Junior Colson, and Kingsley Suamataia

Hmm… Looks like he might be running out of talking points .. Colson is 12/1 for the first round so hope he has a crack at that 

[Roundybout]

2 hours ago, DJB said:

 

 

[Warriorspikes51]

 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

4 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

I’m not Tyler Dunne, I swear. But that’s exactly what I’ve been saying about Worthy. 
 

Also I think Beane really wants Odunze. Probably wants him the most he’s wanted a prospect other than Allen.

[Warriorspikes51]

23 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I’m not Tyler Dunne, I swear. But that’s exactly what I’ve been saying about Worthy. 
 

Also I think Beane really wants Odunze. Probably wants him the most he’s wanted a prospect other than Allen.

Why do you think that about Odunze specifically?  It’s certainly possible

[Buffalo_Stampede]

10 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Why do you think that about Odunze specifically?  It’s certainly possible

Because he’s a elite WR1 with a Buffalo mentality. Rare. 

[Warriorspikes51]

3 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Tom Pelissero did mention him as one of the 4 guys to watch out for as a surprise 1st rounder. 

DONT DO IT BEANE  

[Dr. Who]

3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Because he’s a elite WR1 with a Buffalo mentality. Rare. 

His character fits McD to a T. He'd be a great pick, but how much is it going to cost to grab him? And all that is predicated on him falling to maybe 8. It's not at all a sure thing that happens.

[Warriorspikes51]

56 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I’m not Tyler Dunne, I swear. But that’s exactly what I’ve been saying about Worthy. 
 

Also I think Beane really wants Odunze. Probably wants him the most he’s wanted a prospect other than Allen.

okay, I’m on board

 

 

[Warriorspikes51]

 

[racketmaster]

Odunze may have the character the Bills look for in players but I just don’t see the elite talent from him. I have to think this guy falls outside the top 10 and don’t see him in the same tier as Nabers and Harrison. He had tons of targets in his offense to rack up stats and high volume does not necessarily equal elite. I struggled to see what elite skills as a wr he brings to the table. Often very little separation from defenders leading to having tons of contested catch opportunities. I just don’t see any elite burst/explosion from this guy and it shows up in his inability to separate in his routes and run away from defenders when he has the ball. His jumping ability in contested catches seems average, certainly nothing special. Hands are good but not great as there were many dropped passes on tape. No real elusiveness when ball in his hands and he had several fumbles. Speed, burst, body control, route running, hands, vertical, elusiveness all seem to be just good but nothing jumps out at me. 
 

I would absolutely hate to trade up near top 10 for Rome. A player like Chase took me 2 games to watch and be able to see the elite explosion, speed, body control. Not a big fan of trading up unless for a qb but if so, wr has to clearly portray elite traits to make his ceiling worth it. Should not give up picks just because he has a low floor. 
 

I think Thomas and Franklin are actually better players/prospects than Odunze. They both display elite speed on the field and the ability to separate from defenders. I’d much prefer those options and Franklin can probably be had sitting at 28. I really don’t see much of a difference in overall talent between Polk and Odunze. I like Polk a lot as a 2nd or 3rd round player and I would feel the same if Odunze were to be drafted in the early to mid second. 

[Fan in Chicago]

On 4/23/2024 at 9:33 PM, Warriorspikes51 said:

okay, I’m on board

 

 

Charming young man, ain't he?

[Back2Buff]

18 minutes ago, racketmaster said:

Odunze may have the character the Bills look for in players but I just don’t see the elite talent from him. I have to think this guy falls outside the top 10 and don’t see him in the same tier as Nabers and Harrison. He had tons of targets in his offense to rack up stats and high volume does not necessarily equal elite. I struggled to see what elite skills as a wr he brings to the table. Often very little separation from defenders leading to having tons of contested catch opportunities. I just don’t see any elite burst/explosion from this guy and it shows up in his inability to separate in his routes and run away from defenders when he has the ball. His jumping ability in contested catches seems average, certainly nothing special. Hands are good but not great as there were many dropped passes on tape. No real elusiveness when ball in his hands and he had several fumbles. Speed, burst, body control, route running, hands, vertical, elusiveness all seem to be just good but nothing jumps out at me. 
 

I would absolutely hate to trade up near top 10 for Rome. A player like Chase took me 2 games to watch and be able to see the elite explosion, speed, body control. Not a big fan of trading up unless for a qb but if so, wr has to clearly portray elite traits to make his ceiling worth it. Should not give up picks just because he has a low floor. 
 

I think Thomas and Franklin are actually better players/prospects than Odunze. They both display elite speed on the field and the ability to separate from defenders. I’d much prefer those options and Franklin can probably be had sitting at 28. I really don’t see much of a difference in overall talent between Polk and Odunze. I like Polk a lot as a 2nd or 3rd round player and I would feel the same if Odunze were to be drafted in the early to mid second. 

 

Very well said.  Don't forget to mention he played with an elite play caller and an elite long ball QB.  Allen isn't in the same tier as Penix with the deep ball.  Odunze also got to play with Polk and McMillian, two very good WRs.

 

I also can't get his last game out of my head, where he was wide opened, turned the wrong way and dropped the ball.  Reminded me of Gabe Davis.  

[racketmaster]

Too costly for Harrison/Nabers and don’t see those guys as legitimate options.

Odunze - as stated just don’t see it but if he fell to the second round I’d be happy to grab him there, which seems very unlikely given the consensus thinking around him. 
Brian Thomas - immediately jumps off screen with his speed and length. He is smooth and just can run away from SEC defenders. He needs improve in overall routes but he has elite skills that cannot be taught. I completely understand trading up into the low 20s or even mid teens for this guy. 
 

At 28, I would not mind Franklin or even Worthy. I like Franklins overall game better but Worthy was a much better route runner than I anticipated. Hill like speed and burst. Just small and not sure ho well he would hold up. Could see Chiefs targeting this guy. 
 

Mitchell - hard to figure out as sometimes he looks like Lamb with his ability to separate with elite route running. But he also seems to have some inconsistency with his hands and he gets too squatty when running and I seems him trip over himself a number of time in the open field. I think second round is where I’d feel more comfortable. 
Leggette - he has AJ Brown like traits but I think less bend in him. He is a little more stiff like DK but I like him in the second and probably like him more than Mitchell. 
Burton is first round talent but character concerns seem to be pushing him down boards. I also like Polk, Cowing and Malik Washington as options to double dip. Johnny Wilson was also more impressive to me than I would have thought at his height. Maybe could be a Marcus Colston type. 

4 minutes ago, Back2Buff said:

 

Very well said.  Don't forget to mention he played with an elite play caller and an elite long ball QB.  Allen isn't in the same tier as Penix with the deep ball.  Odunze also got to play with Polk and McMillian, two very good WRs.

 

I also can't get his last game out of my head, where he was wide opened, turned the wrong way and dropped the ball.  Reminded me of Gabe Davis.  

Agreed. I went in watching his games thinking too 10 wr and just was very disappointed in what I saw. Maybe some of it has to do with expectations but I just feel like everything about his traits and skills are average. No real deficiencies but nothing that makes him a match up problems either.