Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
Ht: 6’ 3 ¼” Wt: 224
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: This is an obvious pick with the fact that the Broncos need to replace Brandon Marshall. Thomas is a great athletic specimen and will need time to develop but could become a game changer.
Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: A big, strong, long-armed, outside- the-numbers “X” receiver who emerged from a triple-option offense featuring a limited route tree and has shown a propensity for drops. Was clocking in the high 4.3s prior to breaking his foot but does not separate consistently, and his ceiling could be as a No. 2 in the pros.
NFL projection: Top-40 pick.
GM Jr’s scouting report: Thomas is a junior who came out early for the 2010 NFL Draft & is going to be flying up draft boards as teams get the chance to evaluate him. He is a big receiver with outstanding athleticism for such a big man & has consistently shown the ability to make big plays. He has shown the receiving skills to make great catches deep down the field 7 consistently is a very dangerous runner after the catch. It is amazing that a receiver with his size & playing in an “Option” offense has been able to average over 24 yards per catch, which speaks to his big play ability – He gets started up the field very quickly after the catch, gets to full speed fast & has the elite playing speed & tackle breaking ability to consistently make big plays running after the catch. He is going to need work on his fundamentals (Especially route running, consistently catching the ball & defense recognition) after having played in a rudimentary passing attack. Overall, Tomas may not be a household name now, but by the time the draft arrives his name will be one everyone’s lips s one of the top receivers in the entire draft & a likely Top 10 pick. While he is going to need time to work on his routes y learn to recognize & adjust to the different defenses, he will eventually become an elite NFL receiver – He reminds me a lot of current Lions’ receiver Calvin Johnson except that Johnson has better hands & Thomas has better explosiveness and speed. Obviously, Thomas’ broken foot will limit his ability to workout for teams before the draft, but if he falls down draft boards due to this injury some team is going to get a great bargain because in our view he is clearly the best receiver prospect in the draft and has the talent to become a game changing receiver in time.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Though scouts are certainly intrigued by Thomas’ size and spectacular big-play production, they’re concerned that Head Coach Paul Johnson’s triple-option attack significantly boosted his statistics. For Thomas to earn a selection in the top 64, he’ll need to convince scouts he has adequate straight-line speed.
Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695
GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/
Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332
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