The Technicians
Calvin Ridley, Alabama
For whatever questions scouts may have about Ridley’s disappointing combine performance, the tape speaks for itself when it comes to the Alabama star’s ability to create separation with his route running.
This is plain disrespectful by Calvin Ridley. pic.twitter.com/xutFx4Ft3t
— Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) April 9, 2018
Ridley may be on the older side (he’ll be 24 as a rookie) and his athletic measurables aren’t where teams will like, but his on-field play shows a player with nuance and understanding for the position. He can come in right away, run NFL routes, create separation and be more productive in the league than in college.
Anthony Miller, Memphis
A favorite on Draft Twitter, Miller shows the type of sudden movement skills and polish that have led some to compare him to Antonio Brown. Let’s not get carried away, but Miller has much better pure athletic ability than Brown ever had.
Miller may be a tad undersized at 5-foot-11, 201 pounds, but he plays better than that, creates separation and tracks the ball so well, he can use his athleticism to contort his body and make plays in Antonio Brown-esque fashion. Could be the steal of the draft.
DaeSean Hamilton, Penn State
Hamilton broke out statistically in 2017, but he’s been one of the more consistent, heady players in the Big 10 for much longer. His route running for a player 6-foot-1, 203 pounds is excellent and he excels at making himself available to the quarterback.
He’s one of those players who just knows how to play, with an outstanding feel for the game despite not possessing top athletic ability. He may never be a Pro Bowler, but he’s always going to be solid.