Do you think the first selected near-end winger will appear in the first rounds?
At present, it seems unlikely that a near-end forward will be selected in the first round. Still, we've seen a lot of near-ends players who aren't selected in the first round play in the NFL. For example, George Kittel in the 5-round show, Travis Kelsey in the three-round show, and Grand Gron in the second round show. Today, we're going to take stock of the five players with the best mid-range striker positions in this draft and put them into Panini's Cary and talk about their technical characteristics.
5. Grant-Carketra, Southern Methodist University
Carcaitra is a typical catch-up type near-end striker. His 40-yard finish of 4.62 seconds is third in this year, which gives him a natural advantage in the course of running. At the same time, his big hands can also ensure that he can catch the pass of the quarterback steadily. In this year's "Big Four Bowl", Carl Kaitra also performed well, winning the trust of many scouts. He is likely to become the dark horse of this year's draft.
4. Cade-Orton, University of Washington
Orton is a well-rounded mid-ranger who can either catch the ball and keep advancing after receiving it, or he can contribute to the road attack as an excellent rushing cover. Among them, Orton is best at rushing cover in sports, and he is very good at converting his speed into strength and applying it to defenders. Perhaps for many teams that focus on passing offense, Orton is not a number one near-end striker candidate; but for a team that is mainly rushing, having him in the team can further improve the team's sprinting efficiency.
3. Isaiah Lakeley, Carolina Coast University
Unlike the traditional near-end, Lekley is more like a combination of an outside receiver and a near-end. His best skill is his ability to run on the route, often unknowingly running out of the empty space and completing a fatal blow. Sometimes he can rely on speed to win and shake off defenders. But what makes Leckley more questionable is his figure. He weighs only 245 pounds in terms of physical fitness, and he has been playing in the weaker divisions in college, which has also made many scouts doubt that Leckley can adapt to the NFL's defensive level.
2. Greg Dosic, UCLA
Dosic is also a close-range striker who is good at catching the ball. While 40 yards in 4.69 seconds isn't fast, you can see his athleticism as Došic accelerates and runs the route into the far-reaching position. Much like Lekley, Došic is also like an outside receiver in the near end, also a large receiver with reliable catch-and-greet abilities. However, compared to Leckley, Dosic's UCLA belongs to the Pac-12 division, which is one of the five strongest divisions in the university. As a result, Dosic may adapt more quickly to the NFL's defensive intensity.
1. Trey McBride, Colorado State University
As a near-end striker, McBride is Colorado State's catchdown champion. In college, McBride was a "mom and dad" who had to run on any route, as well as passing protection and rushing cover. Surprisingly, though, McBride did every task very well. In terms of route, he is often able to use his speed to shake off defenders and use his stature and a pair of large hands to complete the ball. While his speed and athleticism don't count as elite, which may affect his ceiling, he's already a very well-rounded near-end and has a good chance of starting in the NFL.