Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State ~ 6.1/210
NFP's Wes Bunting on Justin Blackmon:
"He’s a thick, well-put-together kid who knows how to separate out of his breaks and go get the football. Just listen to the stat line…33 catches for 524 yards and four touchdowns over his past three games and he’s on pace for nearly 2,000 yards receiving in 2010.
Now, I know he plays in the pass-happy Big 12, but that production is simply too much to ignore as he’s likely never going to get his stock higher than it would be at the end of the season. He’s got a great stage this week vs. Nebraska against a pair of very talented, NFL-caliber cornerbacks. And if he shows as well as he has against the Cornhuskers, he could be poised to take his game to the next level as a potential top-5 receiver prospect in 2011."
Now, I know he plays in the pass-happy Big 12, but that production is simply too much to ignore as he’s likely never going to get his stock higher than it would be at the end of the season. He’s got a great stage this week vs. Nebraska against a pair of very talented, NFL-caliber cornerbacks. And if he shows as well as he has against the Cornhuskers, he could be poised to take his game to the next level as a potential top-5 receiver prospect in 2011."
"Positives: Strong player, is able to shield defenders with his arms... Above-average straight line speed... Great hands, catches everything thrown to him... Very tough, will work the middle of the field and fights for the football... Runs well after the catch... Good body control when he's in the air, adjusts to the ball very well... has a good vertical jump, makes a lot of acrobatic catches... Unbelievably productive this year with 102 catches for 1,665 yards and 18 touchdowns... Had 100+ yards in every game he played in this year and a 38+ yard reception in 10 of 11 games... Nobody has proven capable of slowing him down, had five catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns against Nebraska (Prince Amukamara) this year... Has put up bigger numbers than Dez Bryant who has transitioned well to the NFL... Always gives 100percent on the field, a great competitor.
Negatives: Biggest weakness is that he's not a great route runner, needs to work on making sharper cuts to get separation in man coverage... Played in Oklahoma State's spread offense which focused on getting him the ball and inflated his statistics... Received a DUI in October, 2010 which resulted in a one game suspension... Would benefit staying for his Junior year, would challenge Alshon Jeffrey for the number one receiver spot next year."
Negatives: Biggest weakness is that he's not a great route runner, needs to work on making sharper cuts to get separation in man coverage... Played in Oklahoma State's spread offense which focused on getting him the ball and inflated his statistics... Received a DUI in October, 2010 which resulted in a one game suspension... Would benefit staying for his Junior year, would challenge Alshon Jeffrey for the number one receiver spot next year."
"Coming out of high school Justin Blackmon was considered a good recruit, but was not expected to turn into a wide receiving stud too quickly. And to a certain extent the 6-1, Admore, Oklahoma product did not come to Oklahoma State and immediately turn into a star. He redshirted in 2008 and was not expected to do much as a redshirt freshman the following year. However, when Dez Bryant was deemed ineligible, Blackmon was the newcomer who stepped up his game. He only caught 20 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns, but Blackmon showed that he could be a special player.
Blackmon was expected to increase his production during his sophomore season, but few expected him to turn into, arguably, the most dynamic receiver in college football. In 11 games Blackmon caught an amazing 102 passes for 1,665 yards and 18 touchdowns. He even added a trip to the end zone on one of his four rushing attempts. Blackmon ended up leading the nation in receiving yards per game and receptions per game. As a result, Blackmon took home a ton of hardware, including the Biletnikoff Award.
Blackmon is a superb talent who seems to always make the catch. He has good speed and is a legitimate 6-1, making him tall enough to be a traditional number one receiver in the NFL. As a redshirt sophomore, Blackmon is eligible for the draft and he would likely be a first round selection. There may be some more talented receivers in this class like A.J. Green and Jonathan Baldwin, but even those upperclassman cannot match Blackmon's collegiate production and that counts for something even in Oklahoma State's pass happy offense."
Blackmon was expected to increase his production during his sophomore season, but few expected him to turn into, arguably, the most dynamic receiver in college football. In 11 games Blackmon caught an amazing 102 passes for 1,665 yards and 18 touchdowns. He even added a trip to the end zone on one of his four rushing attempts. Blackmon ended up leading the nation in receiving yards per game and receptions per game. As a result, Blackmon took home a ton of hardware, including the Biletnikoff Award.
Blackmon is a superb talent who seems to always make the catch. He has good speed and is a legitimate 6-1, making him tall enough to be a traditional number one receiver in the NFL. As a redshirt sophomore, Blackmon is eligible for the draft and he would likely be a first round selection. There may be some more talented receivers in this class like A.J. Green and Jonathan Baldwin, but even those upperclassman cannot match Blackmon's collegiate production and that counts for something even in Oklahoma State's pass happy offense."
"Few receivers are as strong, physical or competitive as Anquan Boldin, but Blackmon plays the game with a similar football temperament. After being suspended one game for a DUI arrest, the redshirt sophomore returned to catch 13-173-1 against Baylor, not to mention running 69 yards around the corner for a score.
He's intensely competitive, plays with confidence and has terrific ball skills, taking the ball away from defensive backs in the air as he did repeatedly to Nebraska's Prince Amukamara. He overcomes his lack of foot speed with deceptively sharp route running, strong hands and great concentration in traffic, running as fast as he needs to. Although he still needs to mature, his style of play would attract some interest in the top half of the first round if he were to declare."
He's intensely competitive, plays with confidence and has terrific ball skills, taking the ball away from defensive backs in the air as he did repeatedly to Nebraska's Prince Amukamara. He overcomes his lack of foot speed with deceptively sharp route running, strong hands and great concentration in traffic, running as fast as he needs to. Although he still needs to mature, his style of play would attract some interest in the top half of the first round if he were to declare."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Justin Blackmon
I need not say it: The man is a FREAK.
Wes Bunting is right: He should come out NOW.
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