2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects

K Major · 02-21-2020, 08:18 AM

Tyler Johnson - WR Minnesota

Dynamic, good route ability & solid hands to keep the chains moving.

The Most Underrated Wide Receiver In College Football \| Tyler Johnson Minnesota Highlights á´´á´° - YouTube

ChrisXVI · 02-21-2020, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Tyler Johnson - WR Minnesota

Dynamic, good route ability & solid hands to keep the chains moving.

The Most Underrated Wide Receiver In College Football | Tyler Johnson Minnesota Highlights á´´á´° - YouTube

This one right here... this is a guy the Saints will be all over. One of the best route runners in this draft class.

neugey · 02-21-2020, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

This one right here... this is a guy the Saints will be all over. One of the best route runners in this draft class.

He looks like Young CantGuardMike!

K Major · 02-21-2020, 08:22 AM

Keep hearing NFL analyst/scouts say that the 2020 WR class is so deep and talented with prospects, most teams should be able to find a "difference maker & immediate contributor" all the way through round 4.

K Major · 02-21-2020, 08:27 AM

Denzell Mims - WR BAYLOR

Size comparable to Michael Thomas. Big hands, can win most 50/50 balls. Has a dawg mentality. Expects to win every time he lines up against a cornerback.

Recent analyst on Mims at the Senior bowl.

Has put forth the best performance of all the wideouts here. He has simply looked flawless. A long-legged vertical threat, his immense catch radius has been on full display and stop/start skills are much better than advertised. He eats up space with ease and his size and physicality have caused trouble for corners all week, especially when stacking press coverage at the line.

Most UNDERRATED WR in the Big XII \|\| Baylor WR Denzel Mims Highlights á´´á´° - YouTube

K Major · 02-21-2020, 09:08 AM

Chase Claypool - WR Notre Dame

I'm staying with theme of showcasing BIG WR's ... kid is 6'4 1/2, 225, long arms & willing to block.

Recent write up on CC :
NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein named Claypool the "biggest winner" of the Senior Bowl practices.

"I really enjoyed watching Claypool on tape and couldn't wait to see him perform in person on the Senior Bowl stage. I was not disappointed, and neither were the NFL evaluators in attendance. Not only does he look the part of a big, imposing receiver, he showed off how fluid and natural he is with his movement. He snatched the ball away from his frame with strong hands and created separation using his size and athleticism. The easy comparison for him is former teammate Miles Boykin, who had the same type of size and explosiveness, but Boykin went to the Baltimore Ravens at the end of the third round in last year's draft. Claypool may not last that long now. I think he pushed himself into Round 2 this week."

Chase Claypool \| Wide Receiver \| Notre Dame \| 2020 NFL Draft Profile - YouTube

ChrisXVI · 02-21-2020, 09:33 AM

I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast.

K Major · 02-21-2020, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast.

Fair point XVI.

Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft?

As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy.

ChrisXVI · 02-21-2020, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Fair point XVI.

Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft?

As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy.

I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want.

I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner.

K Major · 02-21-2020, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want.

I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner.

I'll take a superior route runner (see Mike Thomas/Deondre' Hopkins) over pure speed any day.

Jefferson was one of the first NFL WR prospects I posted here. Not because of the school but because of his production and ability. He's proven that he can play inside and outside but more importantly ... he can create separation & consistently win in man coverage.

Side note - I also like "Viska" Shenault from Colorado. He got good coaching here in High School (De Soto, TX), improved a lot in college and I now see him as a mixture between Taysom/Kamara. I see a "fit" here in NO.

Some early comparisons are to Cooper Kupp.

02-21-2020, 08:56 AM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,825 Blog Entries: 13	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI This one right here... this is a guy the Saints will be all over. One of the best route runners in this draft class. He looks like Young CantGuardMike!

02-21-2020, 08:22 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,769 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Keep hearing NFL analyst/scouts say that the 2020 WR class is so deep and talented with prospects, most teams should be able to find a "difference maker & immediate contributor" all the way through round 4.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast.

02-21-2020, 09:42 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,769 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I like the big slot WR’s in the class like Justin Jefferson and Tyler Johnson. I know we need a Z-receiver but I don’t want to use a first round pick on some of the undersized guys with poorer route running and questionable hands just because they’re fast. Fair point XVI. Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft? As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy.

02-21-2020, 10:20 AM	#9
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by K Major Fair point XVI. Do you target a slot guy in FA or the draft? As for JJ, if for whatever reason he falls and he's the best player available on my draft board @ #24 ... he's my guy. I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want. I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner.

02-21-2020, 08:53 AM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by K Major Tyler Johnson - WR Minnesota Dynamic, good route ability & solid hands to keep the chains moving. The Most Underrated Wide Receiver In College Football \| Tyler Johnson Minnesota Highlights á´´á´° - YouTube This one right here... this is a guy the Saints will be all over. One of the best route runners in this draft class.

02-21-2020, 10:47 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,769 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2020 NFL Draft: Saints Prospects Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I’m not sure there’s a free agent WR worth signing. I guess Breshad Perriman is intriguing but the Bucs have about $90 mil in cap space so they’ll have no problem keeping him if they want. I think we’re still going to end up pretty one-dimensional at WR because a rookie would take time to learn and carve out a role. That’s why I’m really high on Jefferson because he has some familiarity with our offense and that could make him productive sooner. I'll take a superior route runner (see Mike Thomas/Deondre' Hopkins) over pure speed any day. Jefferson was one of the first NFL WR prospects I posted here. Not because of the school but because of his production and ability. He's proven that he can play inside and outside but more importantly ... he can create separation & consistently win in man coverage. Side note - I also like "Viska" Shenault from Colorado. He got good coaching here in High School (De Soto, TX), improved a lot in college and I now see him as a mixture between Taysom/Kamara. I see a "fit" here in NO. Some early comparisons are to Cooper Kupp.

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