2006 Live DRAFT Thread

[pacfan]

Kiper likes him...

kiss of death?

[motife]

Greg Jennings
WR | (5'11", 197, 4.46) | WESTERN MICHIGAN

Scouts Grade: 80
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Career Totals Receiving Rushing
SEASON REC YDS AVG TD ATT YDS AVG TD
2005 98 1259 12.8 14 10 50 5.0 0
2004 74 1092 14.8 11 3 12 4.0 0
2003 56 1050 18.8 14 4 15 3.8 0
2002 10 138 13.8 0 1 15 15.0 0
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Strengths: He has dominated his level of play as a go-to-receiver and punt return specialist. He is quicker than fast but also possesses good top-end speed. Shows a little bit of a second gear when he hits daylight. He shows excellent body control, balance and COD skills. Is a sharp route runner who gets in and out of his breaks very quickly. Knows how to separate and also has a very good feel for finding soft spots in zone. He's a threat after the catch. Shows some "wiggle" in space and will make defenders miss. Also has very good vision as a runner and will make the right cut at the right time.

Weaknesses: Lack of ideal NFL "measurables" will cost him on draft day. He has below-average height and bulk. He lacks ideal strength. He doesn't show the leaping ability or size to make many plays vertically in the passing game at the NFL level. He will have more trouble getting off the LOS and will get pushed around by bigger DB's. He also must prove that he has the speed and elusiveness to transfer his punt return production to the NFL.

Overall: Jennings is a three-year starter who also contributed as a true freshman at Western Michigan in 2002 but missed four games that season with a broken ankle. In three seasons prior to his senior year in 2005, Jennings notched 2,280 career receiving yards and 25 touchdowns. As a junior in 2004, Jennings finished with 74 receptions for 1,092 yards and 11 TDs. Jennings also averaged an impressive 14.8 yards per punt return, including two scores. Jennings was one of the most productive wide receivers in the nation as a senior in 2005 when he finished with 1,259 yards and 14 TDs on 98 receptions. Jennings doesn't fit the ideal mold for an NFL receiver and he did not play against top DI-A competition -- for the most part -- while playing at Western Michigan. However, Jennings has enough size, speed and quickness to develop into a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the NFL. He has exceptional instincts as a receiver and he is a tough competitor. Helping to ease doubts about his ability to play at the next level was Jennings' 16-catch performance versus Virginia as a senior in 2005. Jennings also is a fine special team's player who has shown a lot of upside as a punt return specialist. After a strong showing in the post-season (E-W Shrine game and combine), Jennings is fast-rising and could come off the 2006 draft board as early as the third round.


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[FavreChild]

Greg Jennings

Strengths:
Was extremely productive throughout his career...Runs excellent routes...Has great hands and good ball skills...Is not afraid to go across the middle...Can create after the catch and came through with a lot of big plays...Has some special teams potential...Smart and a hard worker...Tremendous character & intangibles.

Weaknesses:
Has only average size and a frail frame...Lacks elite timed speed and is more quick than fast...Is not much of a deep threat and won't stretch the field...Will struggle with physical corners and needs to get stronger...Is not much of a blocker due to his size...Didn't play top competition on a weekly basis...Upside?

Notes:
The type who doesn't have all the physical tools you look for but at a certain point you can't ignore the production...Not the prospect his press clippings would lead you to believe...Could make his mark as a #3 or possession receiver in the pros.

[retailguy]

Why you should care about Greg Jennings ... Jennings is a big receiver with tremendous deep speed. It'll take a little while for him to produce like he did last year as Blayne Baggett

Sounds like Walker to me? No? I think so.

[MadtownPacker]

Nice to have 3 players 2nd and the round hasnt even ended.

[motife]

2006 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):
Pos: WR Pos Rank: #6 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
Competitiveness
Quickness off Line
Route-Running Skills
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Blocking Ability
Downfield Threat
Durability


Dominant receiver at Western Michigan who will need to continue to improve to get receiving opportunities in the NFL. Great work ethic and sharp route runner who moves well with the ball. Slender frame may cause concern about long-term durability. Not a consistent deep threat.

Biography:
Greg Jennings is one of the most prolific receivers in Western Michigan University football history. He has received numerous awards and selections to various teams. Follwing the 2004 season he was named to the All-MAC First Team. In 2003 he was named to the All-MAC Second Team. He was selected at the Broncos MVP last year and was a team captain for the season. Currently he owns three letters and will be looking to earn his fourth this season. In the Broncos record books you will find Greg's name there several times. Currently he sits in 3rd and 4th place in receiving yards in a season with 1,092 last year and 1,050 in 2003. He is also 3rd in career receiving yards with 2,280 he only needs 1,390 yards to tie Steve Neal (1997-2000) for the most career yards receiving. Greg also sits 2nd in career touchdown receptions with 25 needing just 2 to tie Steve Neal and 3 to set a new record at WMU. Greg owns the top spot and is tied for second with Steve Neal with touchdown catches in a season. In 2003 Greg set the new mark at 14 and tied the old mark of 11 last year. Greg is also tied with Neal and 2 others with touchdown catches in a game with 3. He caught his three in one game against arch rival Central Michigan in 2003. In all purpose yards in a season he sits 2nd behind Shawn Faulkner (1983), Greg had 1,734 yards in 2003 and Faulkner posted 1,889. In a game Greg's 279 all purpose yards against UConn in 2003 moved him into a tie for 3rd with Lovell Coleman (1958), Tony Knox (1996) set the standard against West Virginia with 330 yards. Greg's 93 yard punt return for a touchdown against Northern Illinois last season gave him the 3rd longest punt return in school history. His 31 kickoff returns in 2003 put him 3rd on the all-time list for punt returns in a season. In 2003 he racked up 669 kickoff return yards which put him 4th in school history for yards in a season. Greg started all 11 games last season. He currently owns a 23-game reception streak. He had 5 100-yard receiving games, he owns 11 career 100-yard games, 2 punt returns for touchdowns, back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons making him only the second Bronco ever to achieve that feat. He has touchdown catches in 6 straight games, 5 games of 8 or more catches, he ranked in the NCAA top 25 in 3 categories; 8th with 99.3 receiving yards per game, 12th with 14.8 punter return yards per punt and 14th with an average of 6.7 catches per game. In the MAC he ranked 3rd in receiving yards and punt return average, 6th in receptions, 8th in all-purpose yards and tied for 9th in scoring. His most memorable catch in his career came at arch rival Central Michigan when he made a spectacular one handed grab, reversed his direction and ran to the end zone to complete a 79-yard touchdown pass play. Greg is majoring in Communications.[/img]

[Fosco33]

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[Fosco33]

Screw IRVING. Coke head ripping on Brett- jeez.

[pacfan]

WR, OT/G, Stud LB

3 picks in the 3rd round,

I'm liking the draft by TT

[imscott72]

I tell you what, I'm done trying to guess the picks. Wow..I trust TT...

[MadtownPacker]

Screw IRVING. Coke head ripping on Brett- jeez.

What did he say? I am watching NFL Network and they tend to carry themselves like professionals.

[pacfan]

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What did he say? I am watching NFL Network and they tend to carry themselves like professionals.

The prick questioned if Brett can be any good this year.

[imscott72]

Irving spouted off some stupid shit about Brett not being sharp this year because he waited so long to decide if he was going to play or not. What a dumbass. He continues to embarass himself and ESPN on a daily basis..

[Fosco33]

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What did he say? I am watching NFL Network and they tend to carry themselves like professionals.

Basically they talked about the Packers draft and Brett returning. Irving said that since Brett took so long to make a decision that its gonna affect him next year. They all were kinda shocked that he returned. But next Fall, they'll be screaming his name again. Wimps.

[Fritz]

"At 6-1 and 190 pounds, he's big enough to attract the eye of the NFL"

I'm a little concerned that the dude shrunk between college and the draft...They're listing him at 5'11" on ESPN. By the time he's in his second year with Green Bay he'll be 5'6".

Okay...I'm kind of going WTF? I just hope TT knows what he's doing. Seems like there are better prospects out there than this guy. Kiper likes him, but so what?

Back to my motto: Trust TT.