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[Jake1980]

I think this guy is my favorite WR for the 2nd round... don't even care if it is a reach.

Mohamed Sanu Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths:

• Phenomenal hands
• Excellent size
• Superb route-runner
• Knows the route tree from every receiver position
• Dangerous with ball in his hands
• Picks up yards after the catch
• Quickness
• Great body control
• Very good working the middle of the field
• Versatile athlete, lots of carries at running back
• Physical with cornerbacks
• Is a red-zone weapon
• Great third-down receiver
• Good blocker
• Leaping ability
• Tough; can take big hits and comes back
• Fiery
• Quality guy in the locker room
• Ideal fit in a West Coast offense

[HyToCrItE]

I also really like this kid. I think that the perception of him as a reach at the top of the 2nd round is due to his slow 40 time at the combine, but looking at his film, it is easy to see that Sanu is extremely quick. He's not the straight away runner down the field threat type of receiver, but he runs excellent routes and catches anything near him. Learning from #87 would be huge for him, I think, because Reggie is route runner extraordinaire. Our OC prefers shorter, faster WRs over possession guys, but I'm hoping for a more balanced attack on Offense in the future, making the best use of play action and picking up big gains due more to the confusion of the D than the speed of an outside guy. In that case I want receivers with good hands and sideline skills that can throw in a block or two. Sanu fits the bill. I like Jeffery too, but he looks to be a subpar blocker for his size on film and his sideline skills are not as good as Sanu's. Not too much of a reach IMO.

[AustinCollie17]

I'd like to get him too. I didn't need to read all the info you laid out for us because I've seen the dude play. One of the receivers I would like us to get in the 3rd. 2nd is to high.

Stephen Hill-2nd
Alshon Jeffery-2nd- One of the first here to like him
Mohamed Sanu-3rd
Brian Quick-3rd/4th- favorite WR
Ryan Broyles-4th
T.Y. Hilton-5th- Garcon like but can make all the catches/ originally one of my favorite WRs, exceptional return man
Jeff Fuller-6th
Tommy Streeter-6th

All the WRs I want

[HyToCrItE]

Yeah, I wonder why Hilton doesn't get more love on the forum. He'd be a good return guy as well as a decent receiver. He'd be excellent value in the 5th. Bryan Quick would be a fourth round steal, He's tall and has great instincts. I believe that Sanu's skills should warrant a high 2nd round pick, but his 40 time might make him a 3rd round prospect in many teams minds.

[IrishColt22]

I'd like to get him too. I didn't need to read all the info you laid out for us because I've seen the dude play. One of the receivers I would like us to get in the 3rd. 2nd is to high.

Stephen Hill-2nd
Alshon Jeffery-2nd- One of the first here to like him
Mohamed Sanu-3rd
Brian Quick-3rd/4th- favorite WR
Ryan Broyles-4th
T.Y. Hilton-5th- Garcon like but can make all the catches/ originally one of my favorite WRs, exceptional return man
Jeff Fuller-6th
Tommy Streeter-6th

All the WRs I want

I love Hilton i hope he is there in the 5th. He has great hands and is so fast in the slot great draft in for Blair hoping thats the thought behind the cut.
Only thing i don't like about Sanu is that he struggles to break from the man and while he was able to catch in traffic in college how long till his able to do i sin the NFL. i wish to point out i do like his talents and all i'm trying to say is if we do draft him i ain't expecting much in his rookie year but do think his a good prospect.

[AustinCollie17]

T.Y. Hilton was only getting love from me and some other poster. I really would like to add him to our team. He fits the bill of the new regime's likes

[Captain Americolt]

Streeter in the 6th? Will he fall that far?

[AustinCollie17]

Streeter in the 6th? Will he fall that far?

As of right now that's what he is projected to be at

[Mameluc]

i like sanu and all but we already have posession receivers in wayne and collie, we need someone to help avery stretch the field

[Captain Americolt]

Most of the projections I have seen have him going in the late 3rd-early 5th rounds. But hey, gettin him in the 6th would be awesome.

[IrishColt22]

i like sanu and all but we already have posession receivers in wayne and collie, we need someone to help avery stretch the field

As hard as it is to acknowledge or we want to Wayne is in his twilight. To get Sanu or Hilton or both can give them 2-3 years to develop alongside luck and collie and from Wayne. We could end up with a great WR core for years.

[polk_high_allstar]

2nd round is a reach for him and we can't afford to be reaching for any player that early in this draft. Either the Colts have to trade down and get him at the bottom of the 2nd or wait until rounds 3-5 to draft a WR. I think with all the depth at the WR position in this draft the greatest value will be in the 3-5 rounds.

[ColtsDude27]

I love Hilton i hope he is there in the 5th. He has great hands and is so fast in the slot great draft in for Blair hoping thats the thought behind the cut.
Only thing i don't like about Sanu is that he struggles to break from the man and while he was able to catch in traffic in college how long till his able to do i sin the NFL. i wish to point out i do like his talents and all i'm trying to say is if we do draft him i ain't expecting much in his rookie year but do think his a good prospect.

I am with you! i saw ty against Louisville and he blew me away! I would also like aj jenkins, bryan quick, and streeter

[coltnorth]

Streeter in the 6th? Will he fall that far?

Nope, Is projected to go in the 3rd or 4th. With his size and speed he wont go later. If he is still around in the 4th for us he would be great. I like Hill in the 2nd, Quick in the 3rd, Streeter or Givens in the 4th or Broyles in the 5th

[AustinCollie17]

What I look at says he falls to the fifth/sixth

[Captain Americolt]

Where are you looking at? I see him rated as Mayocks (or casserlys) 6th or 7th best WR in this draft. There are likely to be 4 or more WRs taken in the first round. he wont fall to the 6th. Thats a dream draft board youre looking at man

[AustinCollie17]

CBS sports draft. I don't want to sound like a suck up but yeah he will go in the 4th. He has been ranked as a top 10 receiver.

[Mameluc]

Nope, Is projected to go in the 3rd or 4th. With his size and speed he wont go later. If he is still around in the 4th for us he would be great. I like Hill in the 2nd, Quick in the 3rd, Streeter or Givens in the 4th or Broyles in the 5th

no way broyles goes in the 5th... he goes no later than late 3rd i think maybe early 4th.

i wouldnt mind trading down of the second and get AJ Jenkisn with a late 2nd or our 3rd

[Mameluc]

As hard as it is to acknowledge or we want to Wayne is in his twilight. To get Sanu or Hilton or both can give them 2-3 years to develop alongside luck and collie and from Wayne. We could end up with a great WR core for years.

i agree that wayne probably has 2 more productive years but i dont know we have lacked a real playmaker for what seems forever, since marvin. and we already have the possession guys i think at least for now in both collie and wayne and whoever we draft at TE. IMO, what we really need is either a shifty deep threat guy or a big guy a la AJ Green (of course AJ green wont be there with a 3rd round)

[MAC]

Every reference I've seen to Sanu has him going in the second or third round. I'd be happy if they took him (as a Rutgers fan), but I think that the Colts have too many other needs to invest their second or third round pick this year at wide receiver. I'd rather that they wait until next year and see if they can get Reggie's eventual replacement with an early pick. Someone with an obvious all-pro quality skill set would be nice. The draft guide I'm looking at doesn't have ANY of the wide receivers in this draft rated that highly.

Of course if Kendall Wright were to drop a bit, maybe you have to grab him.

[IrishColt22]

i agree that wayne probably has 2 more productive years but i dont know we have lacked a real playmaker for what seems forever, since marvin. and we already have the possession guys i think at least for now in both collie and wayne and whoever we draft at TE. IMO, what we really need is either a shifty deep threat guy or a big guy a la AJ Green (of course AJ green wont be there with a 3rd round)

I understand what you mean i just wonder if this years WR group is less that sort of Player( Greenesque so to speak) i mean looking at the list By AustinCollie17 is there many there of real or raw talent... I'm not sure there probably is i just don't know ( i'm irish and still learning the college game but i'll get there in the next few years hopefully ha). i wouldn't be too upset if they didn't draft Sanu but if his there and they don't take Hilton in the fifth i'll be devastated not just cause i think his a good talent but the round that they have the chance to take him in they still have a second picking that round and also from what i've read many think we'd have a chance to draft Hicks but that is beside the point. i know we have talent now in possession Players but the talent that there now i just find too hard to pass up. especially in the later round.

[mjsimans]

2nd round is a reach for him and we can't afford to be reaching for any player that early in this draft. Either the Colts have to trade down and get him at the bottom of the 2nd or wait until rounds 3-5 to draft a WR. I think with all the depth at the WR position in this draft the greatest value will be in the 3-5 rounds.

I agree...there is a lot of WR talent in this draft...Hopefully the colts have pinpointed a WR or two that they would feel lucky to get with the 34th pick (cough....Hill) and if that/those WRs are off the board then take the most talented player still on the board at any postion of need.

[GoColts8818]

Streeter in the 6th? Will he fall that far?

That's the great thing about the draft. After about the first and half rounds it really does become a crap shoot. I mean all it takes is for one team to fall in love with a guy and you see someone reaching on a guy or whatever. Two years ago NO ONE saw Angerer being a second round pick for example.

[el duderino]

I think this guy is my favorite WR for the 2nd round... don't even care if it is a reach.

Mohamed Sanu Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths:

• Phenomenal hands
• Excellent size
• Superb route-runner
• Knows the route tree from every receiver position
• Dangerous with ball in his hands
• Picks up yards after the catch
• Quickness
• Great body control
• Very good working the middle of the field
• Versatile athlete, lots of carries at running back
• Physical with cornerbacks
• Is a red-zone weapon
• Great third-down receiver
• Good blocker
• Leaping ability
• Tough; can take big hits and comes back
• Fiery
• Quality guy in the locker room
• Ideal fit in a West Coast offense

when I read his strengths I thought "gosh, must be the best WR in the draft" ... what are his weaknesses beside lack of elite speed?

[Fr33UpFr33ney]

Sanu is a C+ receiver, I've said it in so many different way, but that is the only way that will suffice.

[ColtJ82]

i like sanu and all but we already have posession receivers in wayne and collie, we need someone to help avery stretch the field

??? We need someone to help stretch the field for our WR who's job it is to stretch the field? A good running game and play action are what open up the deep ball. His straight line speed is his knock. He is very quick on his breaks which IMO is more important to create the separation. Reggie was never a burner, but he had that burst and precise routes. Also, Sanu is a big boy with strong, soft hands. He should have a lot of value in the red zone.

[chad72]

I do think that if we are sold on him and do not find value for who is left at No.34, we'd be better off trading to the middle of round 2 and picking up additional picks. That way, we can still address the positions we want and build depth all around the roster.

[schwamm]

After the top 3 (Blackmon, Floyd and Wright) I think there is a pretty big group of solid options available (Randle, Jeffery, Hill, Quick, Adams, Broyles, M. Jones, D. Jones, Sanu, Hilton, Criner, Wylie, Fuller, Streeter, etc.) to choose from... there is no way they are all going in the top 3 rounds, and a couple of them could easily fall to us later, when they would be a bigger value selection. If it was me, I'd wait on WR until the 4th or 5th round, at the earliest. I'm begging for BPA, but OGuard would be my top priority (after Luck), followed by NT and CB... if Irsay or Grigson ask...

[funktacious2]

There are better pick at the 34 and Sanu will likely be off the board by our next pick so I don't see him as realistic option without reaching for him.

[IrishColt22]

what ever else i think we can all agree that we need at least one if not two WR from this draft

[fvantagio]

Streeter in the 6th? Will he fall that far?

Streeter isnt really that good. I have seen people talking about him and putting him in their mocks on this forum but i dont see it. He doesnt run good routes, and routinely body catches. (my pet peeve for receivers) I dont mind if a guy drops the ball with his hands, because well it happens to the best of em, but when guys let the ball hit their body it means they are not comfortable with their hands, which is never a good thing. Thats where the Braylon Edwards and even Garcon to a lesser extent come from. But then you watch a guy like Reggie, who not only catches the ball with his hands darn near every time but he is so confident in them that he doesnt bring his hands up to catch it until literally the last second possible. He just snags it out of the air and you can tell the DB had no idea the ball was that close. Love it.

I like Sanu but I dont think he is worth 34. But if Pagano and comp. want him Id have no problem with them trading down a few spots and grabbing a 3rd in the process and selecting him mid 2nd. Mostly because I see a few quality guys available in the 3rd rounds. Guys like Allen or Charles (TEs), Chapman, Wolfe To name a few off the top of my head. Lots of talent to be had in the 3rd.

[vtcoltsfan802]

Streeter isnt really that good. I have seen people talking about him and putting him in their mocks on this forum but i dont see it. He doesnt run good routes, and routinely body catches. (my pet peeve for receivers) I dont mind if a guy drops the ball with his hands, because well it happens to the best of em, but when guys let the ball hit their body it means they are not comfortable with their hands, which is never a good thing. Thats where the Braylon Edwards and even Garcon to a lesser extent come from. But then you watch a guy like Reggie, who not only catches the ball with his hands darn near every time but he is so confident in them that he doesnt bring his hands up to catch it until literally the last second possible. He just snags it out of the air and you can tell the DB had no idea the ball was that close. Love it.

I like Sanu but I dont think he is worth 34. But if Pagano and comp. want him Id have no problem with them trading down a few spots and grabbing a 3rd in the process and selecting him mid 2nd. Mostly because I see a few quality guys available in the 3rd rounds. Guys like Allen or Charles (TEs), Chapman, Wolfe To name a few off the top of my head. Lots of talent to be had in the 3rd.

the more I look at mock drafts unless someone we have someone ranked much higher, fall into our laps (Hill, Wright, Gilmore, I'd love to get any of those three) I am starting to think we should trade down to mid 2nd and pick up a second third round pick is the best option

[Captain Americolt]

Eagles have two mid seconds. Think they would wanna trade for our #34?

[vtcoltsfan802]

Eagles have two mid seconds. Think they would wanna trade for our #34?

maybe they'd trade up to get lavonte david (think thats his name, the small LB) with there pick we could probably pick up a wr (Quick App., Jenkins Illinois) or cb (Robinson USF, Johnson, Montana) Jenkins could even be there. I trust the FO to do there homework on these guys and avoid reaching to fill needs.

[fvantagio]

the more I look at mock drafts unless someone we have someone ranked much higher, fall into our laps (Hill, Wright, Gilmore, I'd love to get any of those three) I am starting to think we should trade down to mid 2nd and pick up a second third round pick is the best option

I agree. I say unless a first round talent slides out of the first for whatever reason we should trade down. However Mike Mayock has come out and put Gilmore as the #2 DB this year and says he wouldnt be surprised if he goes 10-15! Not sure what the NFL scouts are saying but it looks doubtful that he does fall out of the first. But maybe Kirkpatrick? Hes worth a look for sure in my book if he slides.

[Gavin]

this would be a a great draft for us it would fill all or most of our needs and provide us with a starter in alot of positions

1.Luck
2.J Jenkins
3. Sanu, AJ Jenkins, Criner, Quick or a few others
4. Ladarius Green, He actually had better stats then Fleener is taller and lighter and 40 time is faster so the guy can run
http://www.sports-re...us-green-1.html Greens career stats
http://www.sports-re...-fleener-1.html Fleener career stats
5.Hicks/Baptiste
5. Streeter
6.Linebacker
7.Guard
7.Whalen
7.Running Back (Preferably a bruising one)

Those first 5-6 six picks would address all questionable areas on the team IF those players are available an the first 4 can get action right away and learn and perhaps Streeter as well,the 6 rounder and three 7's can provide depth

[Dr. T]

Yeah, I wonder why Hilton doesn't get more love on the forum. He'd be a good return guy as well as a decent receiver. He'd be excellent value in the 5th. Bryan Quick would be a fourth round steal, He's tall and has great instincts. I believe that Sanu's skills should warrant a high 2nd round pick, but his 40 time might make him a 3rd round prospect in many teams minds.

Hilton is only 5'9", is a marginal blocker and gets knicked up. He's also from a small school and we really don't know how he would do against better competition. If it were up to me, I'd pick at least one tall receiver in this draft and there are many to choose from (like Brian Quick for example, but he's also from a small school).
No more shrimp WRs or CBs, please.

[HyToCrItE]

Hilton is only 5'9", is a marginal blocker and gets knicked up. He's also from a small school and we really don't know how he would do against better competition. If it were up to me, I'd pick at least one tall receiver in this draft and there are many to choose from (like Brian Quick for example, but he's also from a small school).
No more shrimp WRs or CBs, please.

duly noted... I'm not sure you will get your wish, however. Our OC is partial to short, fast receivers, or at least it would appear that way when you look at Pittsburgh's group in recent years. I'd like to get a tall red zone target as well.

[Blackhawk4]

I'd like to get him too. I didn't need to read all the info you laid out for us because I've seen the dude play. One of the receivers I would like us to get in the 3rd. 2nd is to high.

Stephen Hill-2nd
Alshon Jeffery-2nd- One of the first here to like him
Mohamed Sanu-3rd
Brian Quick-3rd/4th- favorite WR
Ryan Broyles-4th
T.Y. Hilton-5th- Garcon like but can make all the catches/ originally one of my favorite WRs, exceptional return man
Jeff Fuller-6th
Tommy Streeter-6th

All the WRs I want

Streeter isn't going in the 6th. The way his stock has gone up it is more likely he'll be gone in the 3rd or 4th round.

[AustinCollie17]

Streeter isn't going in the 6th. The way his stock has gone up it is more likely he'll be gone in the 3rd or 4th round.

Don't know if you saw my post earlier in this thread stating "I don't want to sound like a suck up but yeah he has been projected as a top 10 receiver. He'll probably go in the 4th.