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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 864179" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>With so many good names at wide receiver in this year's class, I think it's helpful to categorize them. Ben Fennel does this a lot and I find it to be a great way to get your arms around such a big class.</p><p></p><p>The Packers could use help at the position in many forms, but in my opinion the two biggest missing skill-sets are YAC ability and 3rd down reliability. So how do we break out all of these names?</p><p></p><p>Obviously this is imperfect. There are guys who check multiple boxes. So I'm just trying to land them in the most defining spot. And I am sure I will change my mind on some as we go. Size/Catch-Point receivers are those that primarily win with strength in overwhelming smaller DB's, have large catch radii, and dominate the catch point. Speed/YAC receivers are pretty self-explanatory. Route-Runner/Possession guys specialize in getting open and creating separation. Gadget players are those that are used all over the formation, as both runners and receivers, and receive more manufactured touches.</p><p></p><p><strong>Size/Catch-Point:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">T. Higgins, Clemson</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">M. Pittman, USC</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">C. Claypool, Notre Dame</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">D. Mims, Baylor (+speed)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">J. Jefferson, LSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A. Gandy-Golden, Liberty</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I. Hodgins, Oregon State</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">B. Edwards, South Carolina</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">C. Johnson, Texas</li> </ul><p><strong>Speed/YAC:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">H. Ruggs, Alabama</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">J. Reagor, TCU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">B. Aiyuk, Arizona State</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">K. Hamler, Penn State</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">J. Hightower, Boise State</li> </ul><p><strong>Route-Runner/Possession:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">C. Lamb, Oklahoma (also a lot of YAC ability)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">J. Jeudy, Alabama</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">V. Jefferson, Florida</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">J. Proche, SMU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">D. Duvernay, Texas</li> </ul><p><strong>Gadget:</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">L. Shenault, Colorado</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A. Gibson, Memphis</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 864179, member: 12283"] With so many good names at wide receiver in this year's class, I think it's helpful to categorize them. Ben Fennel does this a lot and I find it to be a great way to get your arms around such a big class. The Packers could use help at the position in many forms, but in my opinion the two biggest missing skill-sets are YAC ability and 3rd down reliability. So how do we break out all of these names? Obviously this is imperfect. There are guys who check multiple boxes. So I'm just trying to land them in the most defining spot. And I am sure I will change my mind on some as we go. Size/Catch-Point receivers are those that primarily win with strength in overwhelming smaller DB's, have large catch radii, and dominate the catch point. Speed/YAC receivers are pretty self-explanatory. Route-Runner/Possession guys specialize in getting open and creating separation. Gadget players are those that are used all over the formation, as both runners and receivers, and receive more manufactured touches. [B]Size/Catch-Point:[/B] [LIST] [*]T. Higgins, Clemson [*]M. Pittman, USC [*]C. Claypool, Notre Dame [*]D. Mims, Baylor (+speed) [*]J. Jefferson, LSU [*]A. Gandy-Golden, Liberty [*]I. Hodgins, Oregon State [*]B. Edwards, South Carolina [*]C. Johnson, Texas [/LIST] [B]Speed/YAC:[/B] [LIST] [*]H. Ruggs, Alabama [*]J. Reagor, TCU [*]B. Aiyuk, Arizona State [*]K. Hamler, Penn State [*]J. Hightower, Boise State [/LIST] [B]Route-Runner/Possession:[/B] [LIST] [*]C. Lamb, Oklahoma (also a lot of YAC ability) [*]J. Jeudy, Alabama [*]V. Jefferson, Florida [*]J. Proche, SMU [*]D. Duvernay, Texas [/LIST] [B]Gadget:[/B] [LIST] [*]L. Shenault, Colorado [*]A. Gibson, Memphis [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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