Early Look At Top 2014 Senior Wide Receivers

By Derrik Klassen on Sunday, June 1st 2014
Early Look At Top 2014 Senior Wide Receivers

Kasen Williams, Washington

Williams was stringing together an impressive year until he suffered season ending leg and foot injuries. Had he not gotten injured, Williams would have been one of the most highly touted receivers in last year's class. He is a large, strong receiver that dominates at the catch point, as well as when he's blocking. With the ball in his hands, Williams is a terror. His daunting size is complimented by above average speed and flashes if lateral quickness. Williams most impressive trait is his wonderful awareness of the boundary. Prior to his injury, Williams made a handful of absurd sideline receptions that few receivers are capable of catching.

Rashad Greene, Florida State

Greene does not look the part to be a top tier receiver prospect, but he possesses all the necessary athletic traits. Greene is an electric runner as he displays excellent speed and suddenness. Those traits come in handy both before and after the catch. His quickness allows him to make crisp cuts when running routes, creating separation between the cornerback and himself. Once the ball is his, Greene is tough to get a hand on and has the potential to turn any reception into a touchdown. 

Ty Montgomery, Stanford

Considering he plays in a power run-oriented offense, Montgomery does not get to put his talents on display as often as other receivers. That being said, Montgomery made an impact when given the opportunity. His blazing speed enabled him to be the go-to deep receiver in Stanford's offense. Likewise, his speed made him a threat every time he touched the ball. Montgomery's speed turned poor angles by opposing safeties into points for Stanford. Also, on a lighter note, Montgomery is an impressive kick and punt returner. 

DeVante Parker, Louisville

While Parker is not a stunning athlete, he wins in the most important area of being a receiver: at the catch point. Parker is a fluid mover that gracefully snatches the ball out of the air at it's highest point. Last season, Parker made a handful of catches that required patience, balance, and strong hands. Parker put all three of those traits on display and was former Louisville quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater's most reliable and productive receiver. 

Antwan Goodley, Baylor

Goodley is the oddest receiver to be known as a notable prospect in quite some time. He plays receiver, but at 5'10" and 225 pounds, Goodley is build like a power running back. As expected, he runs like a power back, too. Goodley is a nightmare after the catch, but catching the ball is his most prominent issue. Goodley's hands are atrocious. He dropped countless would-be touchdowns or would-be large gains. As of now, it would take hours of scheme variation to get Goodley enough clean touches, but his physical tools are phenomenal and are worth developing.

Justin Hardy, East Carolina

At this point in the process, Hardy is one of this class's biggest sleepers. Hardy resembles a more refined version of 2014's Marqise Lee. He is a cleaner, crisper route runner that has similar ability after the catch. Hardy also has an impressive catch radius that is complimented by solid hands. He may struggle mildly at contested catch points, but Hardy could be a good complimentary receiver at the next level.

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