Round 3, Pick 87 - Denver Broncos - Eric Decker

Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota

Ht: 6’ 3 1/8” Wt: 217

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Decker dropped to this point because of injury concerns.  The Broncos selected him because of his athleticism and natural pass catching ability.  He continues the team's emphasis on character and could be able to contribute as a 3rd or 4th wide receiver next season.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Was really emerging as a receiver before a serious foot injury cut short his senior season. Inability to run before the draft could drop his stock, but Decker is a smooth moving, inside receiver with the size, competitiveness and enough foot quickness to become a depend- able No. 3 in a West Coast system.

NFL projection: Second- to third-round pick.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Decker is considered a pro prospect in multiple sports, as he has already been selected twice in the amateur baseball draft (39^th round, 2008 by Milwaukee; 27^th round, ’09 by Minnesota).  If he can convince scouts that football is his first love and return from injury to work out well, Decker could get his name back into the second round. 

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