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Charting the NFL draft: Wide receivers and tight ends
The wide receiver position is very deep, with upward of 10 prospects who could go in the first two rounds. There is plenty of interest from...
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Position summary
The wide receiver position is very deep, with upward of 10 prospects who could go in the first two rounds. There is plenty of interest from teams in the bigger names, but there are also bound to be a few sleepers in the field. Not every team needs a receiver, but it will be hard to pass up a true talent if one is still available as the draft wears on.Edwards is the player with pedigree, the one who has produced over his career and figures to carry that over into the pros. Williams, though, has the size teams covet, even though he has missed a year of football after being denied for the 2004 college season.
Seahawks slant
The Seahawks could always use a set of good hands after having unofficially led the NFL in dropped passes the past two years. But don't look for them to go after a receiver in the first round. Still, if the team decides it can no longer count on flighty Koren Robinson, the draft is the place the Seahawks might look to fill Robinson's position. And don't rule out a draft-day trade for an established veteran like Rod Gardner of Washington.At tight end, the Seahawks are set after re-signing Itula Mili and Ryan Hannam, and they continue to wait for former first-rounder Jerramy Stevens to assume command over the starting job, which currently belongs to Mili.
| Top wide receivers available | |||||
| Rk. | Name | College | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| 1. | Braylon Edwards | Michigan | 6-3 | 211 | Making his case to be the No. 1 overall pick; bound for top 5. |
| 2. | Mike Williams | USC | 6-5 | 229 | Might be chosen ahead of Edwards; teams love his size. |
| 3. | T. Williamson | S. Carolina | 6-1 | 203 | A true deep threat with deceptive speed. |
| 4. | Reggie Brown | Georgia | 6-2 | 196 | Jumping ability and athleticism make him a first rounder. |
| 5. | Mark Clayton | Oklahoma | 5-10 | 193 | Not big, but takes hits and is quick. Could go at end of first. |
| Top tight ends available | |||||
| Rk. | Name | College | Ht. | Wt. | Comment |
| 1. | Heath Miller | Virginia | 6-5 | 256 | "Big Money" will rely on talent to be first rounder. |
| 2. | Alex Smith | Stanford | 6-4 | 258 | Has wide receiver-type skills when running routes. |
| 3. | Matt Jones | Arkansas | 6-6 | 242 | Maybe not a true tight end, but teams love his size, potential. |
| 4. | Kevin Everett | Miami | 6-5 | 241 | Missed offseason workouts because of injury, but has upside. |
| 5. | Joel Dreesen | Colo. State | 6-4 | 260 | Heady player with good hands who can also deep snap. |
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