The Cleveland Browns and the rest of the NFL could be looking at a lot of top-tier talent at the wide receiver position in the upcoming NFL draft. The group has top-end prospects as well as more depth than is usual.
With the recent Super Bowl history showing that passing offense is vital, the influx of talent will be well-received (pun intended).
At the NFL combine, players get measured in a variety of ways. While size is not a skill, it can be a trait that helps make decisions.
Here are a few of the top names at the position and how they measured Thursday:
Garrett Wilson – 5’11 3/4″, 183 pounds, 32″ arm, 76 1/2″ wingspan, 9 7/8″ hands
Jameson Williams – 6’1 1/2, 179 pounds, 32 1/8″ arm, 75 7/8″ wingspan, 9 1/4″ hands
Chris Olave – 6′ 3/8″, 187 pounds, 31 1/8″ arm, 73 1/8 wingspan, 9 1/2″ hands
Drake London – 6’3 7/8″, 219 pounds, 33″ arm, 77 3/4″ wingspan, 9 1/2″ hands
Treylon Burks – 6’2″, 225 pounds, 33 1/2″ arm, 79 1/8″ wingspan, 9 7/8″ hands
Jahan Dotson – 5’10 5/8″, 178 pounds, 30 3/4″ arm, 74″ wingspan, 9 1/2″ hands
A lot of differences between the six noted above. There are big receivers, lean receivers and smaller guys. It will be interesting how each times in whatever drills they run at the combine. Only two receivers chose to take part in the bench press drill. As noted, Williams stated he would not be benching at his Pro Day either:
Large contingent of WRs that will not be benching today. Jameson Williams will not be benching at his Pro Day either (about halfway through) pic.twitter.com/itP7XdJ89X
— Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) March 3, 2022
Stay tuned for more coverage live from Indianapolis and the NFL combine throughout the event.
