As you are well aware, this wide receiver class is among the deepest we have seen. A few names at the top promise to be stars in the NFL, but the real secret in this class is the depth and talent in the middle rounds at wide receiver. Among those is the former Badger Jared Abbrederis.

College: Wisconsin
Ht: 6007 (nearly 6'1)
Wt: 189 pounds

Strengths

Hands: In Mobile, Abbrederis was one of the few players to have just a few drops. He may have dropped one or two passes in three days of practice, which consisted of roughly 30 opportunities per practice. It shows on tape as well, not many times do you see him drop a pass, which is huge for him at the next level on third downs.

Route running: Everyone has heard the term " he is a crisp route runner". But Abbrederis is in that category without a doubt. Here is an example of him running a smash route to the outside. (http://makeagif.com/KowibB)

Coming back to the ball: One of the things I look for in a wide receiver is the ability to come back to the ball. In Mobile, Abbrederis did that almost every time he needed to. Why is this important? If a receiver comes out out his route and stops, it gives defensive backs an extra half second to get to the ball. If the wideout comes back and gets the ball, it shields the defensive back from the ball, and gives the wide receiver more room to catch the ball.

Weaknesses

Abbrederis lacks elite speed, and for his size that will turn a lot of people off. He measured in at under six feet one inch, despite that some thought he was going to be over that mark. Also, at 189 pounds, he'll need to protect himself a bit more than the next guy, which could potentially leave yards on the field. No glaring weaknesses that will prevent him from being a good NFL wide-out.

NFL Comparison

A quicker Jason Avant. Avant and Abbrederis both have great hands, and are good route runners. Abbrederis can get out of his breaks quicker, and will be a better pass catcher. Avant is a better blocker as of now.

Draft Outlook

In any other receiver class, Abbrederis would be chosen in the top 75. That is still a possibility, but he will likely fall because of the depth at wide receiver. Someone will get a good player late in the third round.

Best Fits

Abbrederis would best fit in a system who can move him around. The Broncos are the first team that comes to mind, as he could replace Eric Decker for a lot cheaper than re-signing the current Bronco. Other fits would be in Philadelphia, Kansas City or New England.