WRs: 2026 Draft Class

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Lurker:
It seems like we already have a lot of smaller receivers. Having said that he does fit the mold: Jordan Watkins 5-11 196, Christian Kirk is 5-11 200.

I want WRs that can separate. Most "big" WRs aren't fluid enough to separate regularly.

KC can run routes like Emmanuel Sanders, but has more YAC ability. His hands are subject and we'd all like him to be 2 inches taller with 10lbs, if that was the case he wouldn't be available where we're picking.

I think Kyle would have a field day with KC, I'm not sure if he makes it to SF though.

Aye NY - Hypothetically, we have to take a WR and out of the reasonable selections to be there at 27 - who's your favorite for this system?

If there isn't one that you like enough to want to take with the first - who would you target and in which round?

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I want WRs that can separate. Most "big" WRs aren't fluid enough to separate regularly.

KC can run routes like Emmanuel Sanders, but has more YAC ability. His hands are subject and we'd all like him to be 2 inches taller with 10lbs, if that was the case he wouldn't be available where we're picking.

I think Kyle would have a field day with KC, I'm not sure if he makes it to SF though.

As and Aggie fan he seems to be too herky jerky coming off the line. With Brock and Kyle needing their WRs to be where they're supposed to be important not so sure he's the perfect fit.

I think Kyle can come up with ways to get him the ball and it might be as advantageous as Deebo(albeit a tad differently) I'm not sure he's the perfect fit like a guy like Cooper, Bernard or Antonio.

I wouldn't be mad at KC by any means but also wouldn't exactly be excited if he was our pick at 27

Originally posted by tankle104:
Aye NY - Hypothetically, we have to take a WR and out of the reasonable selections to be there at 27 - who's your favorite for this system?

If there isn't one that you like enough to want to take with the first - who would you target and in which round?

Injuries aside, I think Tyson is the best WR in this draft. Realistically (who has a chance to be there) I think I like KC the most here. Kyle could use him all over the place. Speed and can separate. Like Krizay said timing overall will have to be worked on with him and Brock

I'm more than fine with Cooper or Boston as well.

If we have to wait, I like Bell.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Injuries aside, I think Tyson is the best WR in this draft. Realistically (who has a chance to be there) I think I like KC the most here. Kyle could use him all over the place. Speed and can separate. Like Krizay said timing overall will have to be worked on with him and Brock

I'm more than fine with Cooper or Boston as well.

If we have to wait, I like Bell.

I can see bell going round 3 or 4.

With no workouts because of injury. I easily see him falling. I started mocking him in round 3 before the Dal trade.

Originally posted by krizay:
As and Aggie fan he seems to be too herky jerky coming off the line. With Brock and Kyle needing their WRs to be where they're supposed to be important not so sure he's the perfect fit.

I think Kyle can come up with ways to get him the ball and it might be as advantageous as Deebo(albeit a tad differently) I'm not sure he's the perfect fit like a guy like Cooper, Bernard or Antonio.

I wouldn't be mad at KC by any means but also wouldn't exactly be excited if he was our pick at 27

That's fair. You've watched him more than me. Like I've said a couple times, this draft overall is pretty meh. I'm not gonna be overly excited for whomever we draft at 27.

Bernard Seems like a safe rd2 WR. I just don't see the real upside.

edit: as someone who an Aggie fan, thoughts on cashius howell?

Originally posted by NYniner85:
That's fair. You've watched him more than me. Like I've said a couple times, this draft overall is pretty meh. I'm not gonna be overly excited for whomever we draft at 27.

Bernard Seems like a safe rd2 WR. I just don't see the real upside.

edit: as someone who an Aggie fan, thoughts on cashius howell?

To me he is pass rush specialist only. A little disappointed by his workout but it doesn't really change what my opinion of him was.

At this juncture id rather sign Bosa or Von as our PRs and go a different direction.

Like KC, I wouldn't love it or hate it. Though after drafting MW in the 1st last year it would be underwhelming to go Howell this year. Though I admit the combination of MW/CH would pair perfectly. Which is why I wouldn't hate it.

I am honestly with your line of thinking of the only thing I really dont want early is IDL.

My preference at #27 at this current time is Mcneil-warren/ Dillon Thieneman or Lomu (if there) or Iheanachor. Would love any of those 4 while also really like Cooper or Mesidor at 27.

Wouldn't hate Howell, Boston or Concepcion.

As for Bernard, after the Evans/ Kirk signings in no way should he be in play at 27. Before those signings I wouldn't have loved it or hated it.

Which one is going to be the right combination of hard working enough and smart enough to learn Kyle's offense? We talk so much about the physical characteristics but not the mental. Don't waste time transitioning through the dog house. Woof.

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
That's fair. You've watched him more than me. Like I've said a couple times, this draft overall is pretty meh. I'm not gonna be overly excited for whomever we draft at 27.

Bernard Seems like a safe rd2 WR. I just don't see the real upside.

edit: as someone who an Aggie fan, thoughts on cashius howell?

To me he is pass rush specialist only. A little disappointed by his workout but it doesn't really change what my opinion of him was.

At this juncture id rather sign Bosa or Von as our PRs and go a different direction.

Like KC, I wouldn't love it or hate it. Though after drafting MW in the 1st last year it would be underwhelming to go Howell this year. Though I admit the combination of MW/CH would pair perfectly. Which is why I wouldn't hate it.

I am honestly with your line of thinking of the only thing I really dont want early is IDL.

My preference at #27 at this current time is Mcneil-warren/ Dillon Thieneman or Lomu (if there) or Iheanachor. Would love any of those 4 while also really like Cooper or Mesidor at 27.

Wouldn't hate Howell, Boston or Concepcion.

As for Bernard, after the Evans/ Kirk signings in no way should he be in play at 27. Before those signings I wouldn't have loved it or hated it.

You dont want IDL ...

Which is exactly why the pick is going to be Christen Miller or Kayden McDonald

I mean those are some damn good numbers

Cyrus Allen is interesting in the 4th, he's got some sweet feet and plenty of speed

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I mean those are some damn good numbers

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Dang, there goes the discount double check. Maybe at 58?

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Cyrus Allen is interesting in the 4th, he's got some sweet feet and plenty of speed

I love Allen, think he's criminally underrated and I prob have him rated much higher than most. Currently have a third round grade on him.

With our current WR room i wonder now if we would target zomeone like Branch. He brings a crqzy amount of speed and playmaking ability but is a little less refined as a route runner

Greg loves KC Concepcion and Ted Hurst