What kind of WR is Sammy, btw?
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I’m not the best “who does a receiver compare to” type.I just have impressions. My impression is that he’s stronger and more physical than Holt but he has a lot of Holt’s best attributes too. A lot of SW’s game is competitive juices. He fights for contested balls and goes after the ball, attacks it. Fiesty, Kind of fearless. In a sense he’s like a bigger, stronger Stevie Smith or DeSean Jackson. Deep threat who’s not just that. I don;t think the Rams have had a guy like him that I can remember.
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2014 scouting report:
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Exceptional football playing speed — can flat out fly and take the top off a defense. Has world-class track speed. Extends outside his frame and plucks the ball. Outstanding body control and agility. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder and is a natural hands-catcher who can make an average quarterback look good. Consistently turns 2-yard gains into 15-yard chunks — possesses big-time playmaking ability and is very effective creating in the open field on bubble screens and quick-hitting short/lateral tosses. Superb run-after-the-catch ability. Good burst out of his cuts to separate. Has game-breaking return ability and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Has a strong support structure (mother moved to Clemson following Wakins’ 2012 drug arrest and he has steered clear of any trouble). Will be a 21-year-old rookie.
WEAKNESSES Production results heavily from a gimmicky offense. Routes could use some more polish. Does not consistently work the middle of the field. Could improve field awareness. Is still immature and could require some time to acclimate to an NFL playbook. Could stand to improve ball security and do a better job fielding punts.
DRAFT PROJECTION Round 1 (top 10)
BOTTOM LINE A legitimate No. 1-caliber receiver who stepped onto the field as a true freshman and made an immediate, game-changing impact. Was slowed by injuries as a sophomore, but responded with a strong junior season and capped his career as one of the most impactful receivers in school history. Has rare speed, soft hands and the big-play ability to challenge NFL defensive backs as a rookie.
-Nolan Nawrocki: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/sammy-watkins?id=2543457
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