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NFL Draft 2016: 10 Best BIG Wide Receivers Giants Should Target

By Neal Lynch

Nov 7, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a touchdown pass under pressure from Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (29) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a touchdown pass under pressure from Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (29) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3). Photo Credit: Joe Maiorana – USA TODAY Sports
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3). Photo Credit: Joe Maiorana – USA TODAY Sports /

2. Michael Thomas (Ohio State Buckeyes)

6 feet 3 inches, 209 pounds
GRADE: 5.87
40 yard dash: 4.57 seconds
Bench Press: 18 reps (Top Performer)
Vert Jump: 35.0 inches
Broad Jump: 126.0 inches (10 feet, 6 inches)
Projected Round: 1-2

Mike Mayock has Thomas as the third best prospect at the wide receiver position. WalterFootball.com ranks Thomas as the top wide receiver.

From NFL.com: Thomas is the nephew of former USC and NFL star receiver Keyshawn Johnson.

Real red zone target who stacks the defender, tracks throw out of quarterback’s hand and makes late play on the ball over top of defender.

Still thinking rather than just playing. Will have to work back to the throw more often on NFL level. Won’t win over quarterbacks with inability to rescue the off-­target throws. Plays with passive field demeanor against aggressive cornerbacks.

Thomas is still a work in progress who must develop a greater feel for the position.

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