With just a week until the NFL Draft, it appears the Raiders are setting their sights on a wide receiver in the first round. Whether that be at pick No. 12 or No. 19, it feels unlikely that they will leave the first round of the draft without a receiver.
Today, we are taking a look at five of the top receivers in this draft class and their pro comparisons. While finding pro comps for receivers can be tough, it does give us an idea of the play style and potential ceiling for a prospect. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the comps!
1. CeeDee Lamb – DeAndre Hopkins
If you were to watch even just one game of CeeDee Lamb at Oklahoma, it’s hard not to see the DeAndre Hopkins similarities. Both are tall, skinny receivers that play with a tenacity that you have to admire. Neither player is going to run away from cornerbacks, but they have enough speed to be dynamic after the catch.
What makes Lamb and Hopkins so unique is their relentless nature. Both players run routes with attitude and play like their hair is on fire. Their aggressive mindsets and playstyles are infectious to their teammates, and both have alpha dog traits that allow them to play with supreme confidence.
Lamb doesn’t get enough credit for his route running, but he can create quick separation with ease. He should be able to become a high-end No. 1 receiver within a few years, and if he is in the right offense, he could easily eclipse 1,200 yards by his second season in the NFL. Lamb is the best wide receiver prospect to enter the NFL since Amari Cooper in 2015.
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