2015 NFL Draft: Top 10 Riskiest Draft Picks
Oct 18, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaelen Strong (21) catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
3. Jaelen Strong, WR (ASU)
This is another player that I absolutely love watching on the football field, but in the 1st round, Strong is a gamble. Strong may never be a number 1 wide receiver in the NFL.
He reminds me of Anquan Boldin, one of my favorite players of all time. There is nothing wrong with being a great number 2 receiver, but if you’re drafted in the 1st round you’re expected to be a true number 1.
Strong is not a great route runner. He is not somebody who is going to burn past coverage on a consistent basis and he relies way too heavily on his amazing ability to jump up and win the 50/50 balls.
Strong is a very good receiver but he is a limited one. He has the potential to grow into a superstar but he will always be what he is athletically.
Next: 2. Marcus Mariota, QB (Oregon)