2024 WR Class

[Couch-Potato]

Some interesting WRs in the upcoming class, who do you like?

1st - 2nd RD WR Targets:

Keon Coleman, FSU, 6-4, 215, 4.6
Emeka Egbuka, OH ST, 6-1, 205, 4.3
Adonai Mitchell, TX, 6-4, 195, 4.5
Troy Franklin, ORG, 6-3, 185, 4.41
Xavier Legette, SC, 6-1, 225, 4.29
Brian Thomas, LSU, 6-4, 205, 4.35
Xavier Worthy, TX, 6-1, 175, 4.22
Ja'Lynn Polk, WAS, 6-2, 205, 4.48
Johnny Wilson, FSU, 6-7, 235, 4.42
Branden Rice, USC, 6-3, 210, 4.38
Malachi Corley, WKU, 5-11, 200, 4.46
Jermain Burton, BAMA, 6-0, 195, 4.31

*This entire class is tall WTF?

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Right now on paper it looks like he'd be a target to replace Hollywood, if he doesn't stay here.

I'm hoping Hollywood goes nuts and we keep him, but who isn't currently.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

He had another 10 catches for 130yds Saturday against Boise St.



Honestly, if we're picking at the end of each round again, he may not make it to us in the 3rd rd.



Up to #9 from this source

Week 5 College Football Top 25 WRs��

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
2. Rome Odunze, Washington
3. Malik Nabers, LSU
4. Keon Coleman, Florida State
5. Xavier Legette, South Carolina
6. Xavier Worthy, Texas
7. Evan Stewart, Texas A&M
8. Luther Burden III, Missouri
9. Tory… pic.twitter.com/Eq2KgUGwJt

— On3 (@On3sports) September 28, 2023

More Horton posts from last fall. We'll see how he continues to develop, but in my opinion a WR trio of Rice, Worthy, and Horton would be a really solid, cost-controlled (for 2 seasons) group.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

One of my favorite early comps for 2025 is Tory Horton to George Pickens.

Size-speed freaks. Horton’s top speed of 23.1 MPH was fastest in nation for WRs. He’s 6-2, 190.

Also, both DAWGS in the run-game. Horton’s 79.4 blocking grade was 8th in nation.
pic.twitter.com/QZW43D8deS

— Max Chadwick (@MaxChadwickCFB) May 26, 2024

Outstanding body control + extension from Colorado State WR Tory Horton.

Finished just south of 100 catches last season. Will take aim at multiple program receiving records in the fall. pic.twitter.com/fli1kKdC5b

— Cole Topham (@crtopham_) May 30, 2024

Just here to remind you that Tory Horton is that dude. One of my favorite players in the 2025 class. 🔥pic.twitter.com/L7rBHCKjgI

— The Mock Draft Guy ™️ (@MockDraftGuyYT) May 30, 2024

[Couch-Potato]

Will he be available at #32?

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Depends on how his Senior year plays out. Lots of variables, like the play of CSU's QB, O-line, etc.

If he gets through it injury-free and puts up similar or better numbers than he did last season, it certainly wouldn't be a lock that he'd still be there at 32.

He reminds me of a little faster, little quicker version of Allen Robinson - before Robinson's talent completely disappeared. He'd give us a nice young trio. Worthy would be the speed guy, Rice would be the strong YAC monster, and Horton as the 6'2" outside guy who just happens to have a great hands/route running/speed combination.

I like Hollywood and I think he's going to ball out this season as long as he stays relatively healthy, but I think he's one-and-done in KC, which is fine. Smart move by him, and smart move by the Chiefs.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by RunKC

New staff. Baker had a career year last year unde Canales so I think right now he gets the benefit of the doubt but we’ll see

Buddy of mine is a lifelong TB fan and, on a sidenote, he's a coach for his kid's HS football team in Ft. Myers FL. So he knows a little more than the average fan about the game. He told me that Canales was okay last season, but not great. He got bogged down trying to establish the run early on, to the point local fans were calling him "run, run, pass Canales," during their losing streak.

According to my buddy, Baker bailed him out of some situations last year once Canales finally started asking Mayfield to throw the ball more and using the short passing game in place of a traditional running attack. So it was a collaboration more than Canales leading Baker to a career season.

Now, that's a long way from being a bad coach. Obviously, he's better than a whole slew of OCs right now.

But I won't be terribly surprised if CAR offense struggles through the first half of the year with that QB and offensive roster.

[Shoes]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Buddy of mine is a lifelong TB fan and, on a sidenote, he's a coach for his kid's HS football team in Ft. Myers FL. So he knows a little more than the average fan about the game. He told me that Canales was okay last season, but not great. He got bogged down trying to establish the run early on, to the point local fans were calling him "run, run, pass Canales," during their losing streak.

According to my buddy, Baker bailed him out of some situations last year once Canales finally started asking Mayfield to throw the ball more and using the short passing game in place of a traditional running attack. So it was a collaboration more than Canales leading Baker to a career season.

Now, that's a long way from being a bad coach. Obviously, he's better than a whole slew of OCs right now.

But I won't be terribly surprised if CAR offense struggles through the first half of the year with that QB and offensive roster.

With all due respect to your buddy, gotta break down more than his pass/run splits to determine if Canales is going to be able to develop Bryce Young. Baker obviously enjoyed his best season as a pro last year throwing for over 4000 yards for the first time in his career and was also able to minimize the turnovers which has hurt him in the past. Lets not forget that Canales also was largely credited in aiding Geno Smith's 2022 comeback to relevancy.

So there are two pretty good examples of players enjoying their best season under Canales' watch. He seems to be doing a better job than most getting more out of players than other coaching regimes have in the past. Nothing is a for sure thing but it will be interesting if he is able to extract more out of Bryce Young. Hell even from 2010-2017 Canales was the receivers coach with the Seahawks and I thought he got the most out of those players. (Baldwin, Tate, Lockett, etc).

I don't really question his prowess or mind but sometimes coordinators aren't ready for the HC role (Spags for example). I think his biggest challenge is that he is trying to develop a very important piece for Carolina but now is responsible for so much more of the overall team and identity.

Will be interesting how it plays out.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Shoes

With all due respect to your buddy, gotta break down more than his pass/run splits to determine if Canales is going to be able to develop Bryce Young. Baker obviously enjoyed his best season as a pro last year throwing for over 4000 yards for the first time in his career and was also able to minimize the turnovers which has hurt him in the past. Lets not forget that Canales also was largely credited in aiding Geno Smith's 2022 comeback to relevancy.

So there are two pretty good examples of players enjoying their best season under Canales' watch. He seems to be doing a better job than most getting more out of players than other coaching regimes have in the past. Nothing is a for sure thing but it will be interesting if he is able to extract more out of Bryce Young. Hell even from 2010-2017 Canales was the receivers coach with the Seahawks and I thought he got the most out of those players. (Baldwin, Tate, Lockett, etc).

I don't really question his prowess or mind but sometimes coordinators aren't ready for the HC role (Spags for example). I think his biggest challenge is that he is trying to develop a very important piece for Carolina but now is responsible for so much more of the overall team and identity.

Will be interesting how it plays out.

Oh he went way deep into it, including breaking down gamelogs, play-calls, in-game decisions. I just was never going to type all of that out.

Again, not saying Canales is a bad OC. To be clearer, I think he did a heck of a job. But further analysis seems to suggest that he wasn't the QB guru/offensive genius that some are making him out to be after last season's success. In other words, he got a little lucky as well.


I do think he'll get Bryce to perform better. I just also won't be surprised if that doesn't happen until after some struggles, because he's going to be working with less at key positions, like QB.