Felger & Mazz Big Board: Wide Receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft
The Felger and Mazz Big Board is officially back for the 2024 NFL Draft! With the New England Patriots slated to draft at 3rd overall in this year’s draft, the…
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 04: Malik Nabers #8 of the LSU Tigers pulls in this touchdown reception against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesThe Felger and Mazz Big Board is officially back for the 2024 NFL Draft! With the New England Patriots slated to draft at 3rd overall in this year’s draft, the Big Board will be more important than ever before! Here are the Wide Receivers that were hit on the Big Board!
But before this year’s selections at Wide Receiver, here’s a look at who the Big Board has hit on in the past!
Jake Bequette - Defensive End - Arkansas - 2012 NFL Draft - 3rd round 90th overall
Aaron Dobson - Wide Receiver - Marshall - 2013 NFL Draft - 2nd round 59th overall (shown below)
Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesPITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 01: Aaron Dobson #3 of the Marshall Thundering Herd catches a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the game on September 1, 2012 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Jimmy Garoppolo - Quarterback - Eastern Illinois - 2014 NFL Draft- 2nd round 62nd overall
Trey Flowers - Defensive End - Arkansas - 2014 NFL Draft - 4th round 101st overall
Cyrus Jones - Cornerback & Special Teams - Alabama - 2016 NFL Draft - 2nd round 60th overall
Jacoby Brissett - Quarterback - North Carolina State - 2016 NFL Draft - 3rd round 91st overall
Isaiah Wynn - Offensive Lineman - Alabama - 2018 NFL Draft - 1st round 23rd overall
N’Keal Harry - Wide Receiver - Arizona State University - 2019 NFL Draft - 1st round 32nd overall (shown below)
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY SportsDec 6, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
JoeJuan Williams - Cornerback - Vanderbilt - 2019 NFL Draft - 2nd round 45th overall
Christian Barmore - Defensive Tackle - Alabama - 2021 NFL Draft - 2nd round 38th overall
Cameron McGrone - Linebacker - Michigan - 2021 NFL Draft - 5th round 177th overall
Cole Strange - Offensive Lineman - Chattanooga - 2022 NFL Draft - 1st round 29th overall
Pierre Strong Jr. - Running Back - South Dakota State University - 2022 NFL Draft - 4th round 127th overall
Keion White - Defensive End - Georgia Tech - 2023 NFL Draft - 2nd round 46th overall
Jamari Thrash - Louisville
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 02: Jamari Thrash #WO30 of Louisville participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Footwork in early stages of release is smooth and sudden.
- Able to rip off route cuts at tight angles.
- Possesses second gear for mid-route separation.
Weaknesses
- Loses focus when dealing with contact inside the route.
- Allows throws to get on top of him and turn into drops.
- Lacks hand strength to finish catches through contact.
Keon Coleman - Florida State
Isaiah Vazquez/Getty ImagesCLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 23: Keon Coleman #4 of the Florida State Seminoles makes the game-winning catch against Jeadyn Lukus #10 of the Clemson Tigers in overtime at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Prototypical size and high-end ball skills.
- Attacks underneath throws with extended, sticky hands.
- Works aggressively back on short and intermediate throws.
Weaknesses
- Press coverage can blanket his release and catch a ride.
- Below-average acceleration getting out of breaks and cuts.
- Could struggle finding separation to avoid excessive contested catches.
Malik Nabers - LSU
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesTUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 04: Malik Nabers #8 of the LSU Tigers pulls in this touchdown reception against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Skills and traits needed to produce effectively on all three levels as a pro.
- Glides and burns past defenders deep or pushes them into retreat for easy stop routes.
- Changes speeds inside the route to tilt defenders off the break point.
Weaknesses
- Runs free into big spaces but needs additional route schooling.
- Inconsistent hip sink to snap routes off at crisp angles.
- Would benefit from eliminating wasted motion in early phases of the route.
