07-03-2024, 02:01 PM
(07-03-2024, 12:22 PM)ochocincos Wrote: None of those guys popped into my head to look up before I posted, so thank you. Rep for that.
While those are good players who did not have 1000+ yards in college, here are some WRs drafted in the 1st or 2nd round in recent drafts that have not (yet) become good-producing WRs in the NFL (700+ yards in a season)...
2021:
Kadarius Toney
Rashod Bateman
Elijah Moore
Rondale Moore
D'Wayne Eskeridge
2022:
Jahan Dotson
Treylon Burks
Christian Watson
Terrace Marshall
Wan'Dale Robinson
Tyquan Thornton
Alec Pierce
Skyy Moore
2023:
Quentin Johnston
Jonathan Mingo
Marvin Mims
Point being there's still plenty of early-round guys who don't blossom, especially not within their first 1-2 years.
I get being optimistic about Burton. There's a ton to like about him. I'm hopeful he pans out like many others are hoping.
But again, let's not already rule out Charlie Jones from slot or being a good NFL WR just because of his rookie year.
Now if he's through 3 years and still hasn't, I think there's enough to say if it hadn't happened yet it probably won't, but quite a number of players don't boom in Year 1 but come along in Year 2 or Year 3.
Good points Ochocincos. I definitely am not throwing the thought of Charlie Jones taking the #3 job. Like you said, he is talented, very
good athlete with great hands and he was injured his rookie year. My bet is still definitely on Jermaine Burton taking the #3 spot behind
Chase and Higgins, but Charlie Jones could surprise yah never know.
