Which UDFA Wide Receivers Could the Jaguars Target?
One of the position that remains somewhat of an unknown is the Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver corps. I've long believed that the Jaguars would look for a "big body" wide receiver in the 2011 NFL Draft class. Outside of Kassim Osgood, the Jaguars really don't have a "big body" receiver on their roster. The Jaguars obviously didn't draft one, but there are some attractive players who went undrafted I could see the Jaguars targeting. Mocking The Draft took a look at the top undrafted wide receivers, and a few I think will be on the Jaguars radar.
DeAndre Brown | 6'6, 231 pounds | Southern Mississippi
Few players look the part better than Brown. At the beginning of his college football career, he looked like one of the best players in the nation. But injuries and issues about his attitude and effort caused him to go undrafted. His potential, though, is incredible.Tori Gurley | 6'4, 230 pounds | South Carolina
A large-sized slot receiver who lacks speed and has to utilize his size to get open. Gets off the line well because he can handle the jam. Strong after the catch.
I'd also throw FAU's Lester Jean as a name I think they'll target as well. He's a bit of a raw prospect you might be able to stash on the practice squad for a year, but he's got a natural catching ability and knows how to use his 6'3" frame to sheild off defenders.
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BOOO!!!!
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by Brian Levenson on Jul 25, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want a UDFA slot receiver.
We have 3 guys who fit the slot role already. I say Lester Jean, on the practice squad.
"Don't go away Mad, Just go away."
DeAndre Brown is excellent when motivated.
by Catfanatic1979v1 on Jul 25, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
I really wanted DeAndre to sign with Alabama during his recruitment...
I still think he has the talent to be something in this league. Brown/Gurley/Jean/Smith are the kind of big-bodied WRs we really need. Gurley’s not a slot guy, though. Have no clue where that came from since he pretty much always played on the outside from what I remember.
Wait hol up
He chose Southern Miss over Alabama? I was completely unaware of that.
Did he ever say why?
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I honestly don't remember.
I remember hearing about him choosing Southern Miss and never heard anything about why. Might’ve been because we were in the lead for Julio and he didn’t want to be a #2. Shame though, I think Saban could’ve straightened him out and he’d have ended up much better than what he is now.
Sign Brown
Other then Kassim Osgood and Marcedes Lewis, we have a lot shorter receivers which is fine but we could use Brown’s height as a good endzone target.
"I’m going to punish him. If he hits me, fine, but if I catch him, believe me, I’m going to get the better shot." - Fred Taylor
I'd love to have Deandre Brown
If he can stay motivated, he will be something special. That is an if though.
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jul 25, 2011 6:02 PM EDT reply actions
Jeff Mahel
Amazing hands, very underrated athlete, and an awesome special teams player as well.
Orlando Magic. Oregon Ducks. Seattle Mariners. Jacksonville Jaguars.
Good college player
But I wouldn’t even call him underrated as an athlete. Mike McNeil chased him down in the BCS game when Maehl had about a 15 yard lead.
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DeAndre Brown character concerns
http://www.draftcountdown.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44485
Been known to be immature and butt heads with coaches. Lots of smoke there for there to be no fire.
Whoa, that guy is awful! Terrible human being! Pure evil!
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jul 25, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
do you really want a guy with authority and maturity issues in the locker room?!!
yes so he was arrested for refusing to disperse, and not like killing someone, but the guy has been reported to have issues with coaches, and butt heads with them, those are the kinds of people that end up being terrible locker room guys. not exactly what this team is looking for.
by Jagsrok9008 on Jul 25, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I want Jeff Maehl
I know he doesnt really have speed, but I love players who are dedicated and work hard. Maehl may not be fast, and he may not impress you as an athlete, but the dude can flat out catch the ball. I think that is the most important attribute a receiver can have. You can be an Underwood and have all the speed in the world, but if you drop the ball you are useless. I want my receivers to have good hands so I know they are reliable. Maehl is a hardworker and he will catch. Thats all i have to say.

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