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NFL: 3 rookie wide receivers to watch in 2014

By Bryan Gibberman

Aug 8, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) stands on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) stands on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 28, 2014; White Sulpher Springs, WV, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) gets past a defender during training camp at The Greenbrier. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2014; White Sulpher Springs, WV, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) gets past a defender during training camp at The Greenbrier. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints Brandin Cooks

The hype machine is officially rolling for the 20th overall pick out of Oregon State. Cooks joined with Drew Brees has the potential to be a terrorizing tandem. With tight end Jimmy Graham drawing attention, and Kenny Stills taking the top of the defense, there will be all sorts of space for the 5-foot-9 dynamo to work with.

Cooks had 128 catches for 1,730 yards with 16 receiving touchdowns in his junior and final year of college. In addition to his ability to get open and quality hands, Cooks has legit moves once he makes the catch. This is shown by the 217 rushing yards he had on 32 carries last season.

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