Thursday, January 5, 2012

Alshon Jeffery to Enter NFL Draft

ESPN's Joe Schad just tweeted a few moments ago that South Carolina WR Alshon Jeffery will enter the NFL Draft.

Jeffery has the physical tools to be a top-notch wide receiver at the next level - he stands at 6-4, 229, and has made some highlight-reel catches during his tenure at South Carolina.

From a numbers standpoint, his junior season pales in comparison to his outstanding sophomore season (49 catches, 762 yards, eight touchdowns versus 88 catches, 1517 yards, nine touchdowns). But Jeffery saved his best game for last, catching four balls for 148 yards and a touchdown in the Gamecocks' 30-13 Capital One Bowl win over Nebraska.

Jeffery is without question, at the moment, a top-20 pick in the first round of the draft. He can make an immediate impact as a red zone target and over time, develop into a receiver with the complete skill set.

No comments:

Post a Comment