Braylon Edwards
School: Michigan
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 211 40: 4.50 Year: 4Sr
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Bio: Three-year starter who’s been an All-
Conference player since his sophomore campaign.
Led the team in receiving as a senior,
totaling 97/1,330/15, winning All-American
honors as well as the Biletnikoff Award. Junior
totals included 85/1138/14.
Positives: Big, physical
receiver who breaks games wide open or
controls them from the get-go. Quick releasing
off the line, boxes out opponents with his
frame and easily makes receptions in traffic.
Fast down the field, gets vertical then contorts
in mid-air for the acrobatic grab. Displays good
eye/hand coordination, looks the pass in and
extends to offer the quarterback a nice target.
Easily beats jams at the line of scrimmage or
physically pounds opponents to come away
with the ball. Displays open-field running
skills after the reception and blocks with solid
technique. Runs well laterally and displays
the ability to quickly change direction. Sells
his routes.
Negatives: Not always mentally on top
of his game, loses focus or takes his eye off
the ball. Must be more cognizant of becoming
the hot receiver in blitz situations.
Analysis: A
superior athlete who plays bigger and faster
than his computer number, Edwards makes
truly amazing plays on the football field with
regularity. A terrific red-zone target who creates
mismatches, he has an unusually high ratio of
touchdown receptions. Worthy of an early first
round selection and should have a long and
productive NFL career once he learns to focus
and give attention to detail.