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The Wes Welker of the 2008 Draft Class?

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Brandon Breazell, WR, UCLA: When UCLA held its Pro Day last month, Breazell was intent on bettering his 4.47 40 from the combine. So he ran a 4.38, putting him on the board for some team looking for a late-round ...

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Old 04-22-2008, 10:44 PM   #1
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The Wes Welker of the 2008 Draft Class?


Brandon Breazell, WR, UCLA:
When UCLA held its Pro Day last month, Breazell was intent on bettering his 4.47 40 from the combine. So he ran a 4.38, putting him on the board for some team looking for a late-round playmaker. Breazell is not big. In fact, at 5-11½, 160, he will fall off some draft boards.

"But he's a tough little sucker," said one coach, "and he's exciting."
He has good hands. He's quick. And he's a terrific vertical threat, scoring 11 touchdowns of at least 23 yards and averaging 18.5 yards a catch in 2006. He had his best season in 2007 with 51 receptions, more than the total (47) of his previous three years. While he suffered some nagging injuries throughout his career there was nothing that caused him to miss much time.

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I have been looking for a late round 6th or 7th round guy that may develop into a solid #3. This maybe the guy. The write ups are so so. But watching him play is different.

Hey you guys in LaLa land chime in on him for me.

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Old 04-22-2008, 10:53 PM   #2
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Re: The Wes Welker of the 2008 Draft Class?

Ill take the first crack.

Strengths:
Great timed speed...Quick with a burst....Elusive and will make people miss in the open field...Has good hands...A great vertical threat...Gets decent separation...Is relatively tough...Can be a weapon on trick plays and reverses...A big play maker.

Weaknesses:
Extremely undersized and has a very hard time putting on weight....Is not strong of physical and gets pushed around...Won't break any tackles...Struggles to beat the jam...Offers almost nothing as a blocker..Durability's an issue...Limited upside

Looks like maybe a worth taking a shot as a deep threat.
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Old 04-22-2008, 10:59 PM   #3
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Re: The Wes Welker of the 2008 Draft Class?

I probably wouldn't waste a draft pick on him. If he is not drafted there is no harm at giving him a shot. There just isn't much a guy playing WR at 160lbs can offer an NFL team. Maybe a kick returner or 6th WR? He may be tough but you can almost see him being carted off the field on a stretcher once a NFL safety nails him.
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:18 AM   #4
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Wes was not that much bigger when he came out. Pro training can bulk the kid up 15 to 20 pounds.
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I probably wouldn't waste a draft pick on him. If he is not drafted there is no harm at giving him a shot. There just isn't much a guy playing WR at 160lbs can offer an NFL team. Maybe a kick returner or 6th WR? He may be tough but you can almost see him being carted off the field on a stretcher once a NFL safety nails him.
"waste" a draft pick....? When has New Orleans EVER done that? LOL
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"waste" a draft pick....? When has New Orleans EVER done that? LOL
Yeah, I'm just biteing my finger nails off waiting to see Pittman start for us. Oh wait.... we wasted a draft pick on him. Now I remember!
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