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Nice SI article about Nabers' stock rising after awesome pro day
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:26 pm
Cliffs: Malik's stock is rising after great pro day, while previously consensus top WR for the 2024 draft did nothing at combine and skipped pro day, but still has that pedigree, size, the route running prowess, and some good tape from college.
Malik Nabers-Marvin Harrison Jr. Draft Debate is Heating Up
Nabers has stolen the hype Harrison held throughout the college football season.
There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
That narrative has changed in the lead-up to the NFL Draft. Thanks to some herculean workouts coupled with an outstanding, but overlooked, performance this past season, LSU receiver Malik Nabers has stolen the show.
Insiders, like Adam Schefter and Daniel Jeremiah, report he could be the first receiver taken in this year's draft. This just a few months after some speculated Harrison Jr. could be the first overall pick.
Much of his recent momentum can be attributed to Nabers' excellent showing at LSU's pro day this week, where he proved he's the perfect physical specimen to dominate at the NFL level. He measured 6-feet and 199 pounds, ran a 4.35 40-yard dash, had a 42-inch vertical, and registered a 10-foot-9 broad jump. For comparison, he was the same size as All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was at his own LSU pro day and outperformed the eventual top-10 pick in all the other drills.
Meanwhile, Harrison Jr. has opted to skip workouts at the NFL Combine and Ohio State's pro day, giving Nabers the opportunity to steal the spotlight. He's done that and more, becoming the hottest wide receiver prospect in the draft and raising the question of who will be better in the NFL.
That seemed impossible as recently as January. Harrison Jr. was the only non-quarterback invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony and finished fourth in the voting. He was coming off another 14-touchdown season that included dominant performances against Penn State and Michigan. He was equally impressive against Georgia in the 2022 College Football Playoff, catching two touchdowns and racking up106 yards to help the Buckeyes nearly pull off the upset.
Harrison is 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, an outstanding route runner with reliable hands, and has the pedigree of a Hall-of-Fame father, Marvin Harrison. His on-field performance earned him the right to opt out of workouts. But that decision could also impact his draft position.
The first three picks in this year's draft are expected to be quarterbacks. At picks No. 4-6, there are three teams in need of a superstar wideout — the Cardinals, Chargers and Giants. Any one of them could trade back with a team looking to pick another quarterback, but it seems less likely than either Harrison Jr. or Nabers falling much further than No. 6.
Ultimately it will come down to how each player fits a potential team's scheme and offensive philosophy. Harrison Jr. is larger physically, making him a better threat to score in the redzone, and a more polished route runner. Nabers is faster, more explosive, and can take a three-yard screen and break it for a 50-yard touchdown.
It's a debate few saw coming a few months ago, but could shape the 2024 NFL Draft as much as the quarterbacks ahead of them.
SI article about Nabers' stock rising after awesome pro day
Malik Nabers-Marvin Harrison Jr. Draft Debate is Heating Up
Nabers has stolen the hype Harrison held throughout the college football season.
There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
That narrative has changed in the lead-up to the NFL Draft. Thanks to some herculean workouts coupled with an outstanding, but overlooked, performance this past season, LSU receiver Malik Nabers has stolen the show.
Insiders, like Adam Schefter and Daniel Jeremiah, report he could be the first receiver taken in this year's draft. This just a few months after some speculated Harrison Jr. could be the first overall pick.
Much of his recent momentum can be attributed to Nabers' excellent showing at LSU's pro day this week, where he proved he's the perfect physical specimen to dominate at the NFL level. He measured 6-feet and 199 pounds, ran a 4.35 40-yard dash, had a 42-inch vertical, and registered a 10-foot-9 broad jump. For comparison, he was the same size as All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was at his own LSU pro day and outperformed the eventual top-10 pick in all the other drills.
Meanwhile, Harrison Jr. has opted to skip workouts at the NFL Combine and Ohio State's pro day, giving Nabers the opportunity to steal the spotlight. He's done that and more, becoming the hottest wide receiver prospect in the draft and raising the question of who will be better in the NFL.
That seemed impossible as recently as January. Harrison Jr. was the only non-quarterback invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony and finished fourth in the voting. He was coming off another 14-touchdown season that included dominant performances against Penn State and Michigan. He was equally impressive against Georgia in the 2022 College Football Playoff, catching two touchdowns and racking up106 yards to help the Buckeyes nearly pull off the upset.
Harrison is 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, an outstanding route runner with reliable hands, and has the pedigree of a Hall-of-Fame father, Marvin Harrison. His on-field performance earned him the right to opt out of workouts. But that decision could also impact his draft position.
The first three picks in this year's draft are expected to be quarterbacks. At picks No. 4-6, there are three teams in need of a superstar wideout — the Cardinals, Chargers and Giants. Any one of them could trade back with a team looking to pick another quarterback, but it seems less likely than either Harrison Jr. or Nabers falling much further than No. 6.
Ultimately it will come down to how each player fits a potential team's scheme and offensive philosophy. Harrison Jr. is larger physically, making him a better threat to score in the redzone, and a more polished route runner. Nabers is faster, more explosive, and can take a three-yard screen and break it for a 50-yard touchdown.
It's a debate few saw coming a few months ago, but could shape the 2024 NFL Draft as much as the quarterbacks ahead of them.
SI article about Nabers' stock rising after awesome pro day
This post was edited on 3/28/24 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:30 pm to wrlakers
Lies, his stock was already about as high as it could be for a WR. You either think he’s better than Harrison or not, but combine numbers wouldn’t sway it either way.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:31 pm to wrlakers
Nice article but there absolutely was debate over who the better receiver was this season. Compare the production.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:33 pm to wrlakers
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There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
Now you understand the knowledge of the game these guys have (don’t have)
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:33 pm to wrlakers
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There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
WRONG
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:38 pm to wrlakers
I'm not saying this isn't true, but I bet a lot of this is due to recency bias, especially with Harrison skipping interviews and workouts. I think if he were to workout for just one team and it made it to twitter, we'd be back to "MHJ GREATEST WR PROSPECT OF ALL TIME".
It's 1a and 1b at this point, honestly. Both are going to be outstanding in the NFL.
It's 1a and 1b at this point, honestly. Both are going to be outstanding in the NFL.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:43 pm to wrlakers
He said everything right when the microphone was in front of him. Came off as a fierce competitor who was there to set records.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:44 pm to wrlakers
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There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
?
Lots of debate and Nabers had objectively better numbers this season. Unreal.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:45 pm to wrlakers
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There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
Uhhh, Malik lost the Biletnikoff by one vote. Dude might wanna do a little more research.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:46 pm to wrlakers
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There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:47 pm to PenguinPubes
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Good ole Makik Nabers
tRant has moved from misspelling his last name to misspelling his first.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:50 pm to moneyg
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Now you understand the knowledge of the game these guys have (don’t have)
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Brian A. Giuffra
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Brian covered lacrosse at ESPNHS.com and consistently provided superior results. He covered girls' lacrosse team rankings in addition to providing timely feature stories and Player of the Week results.
how many tailgates & football games you think this guy has been to in the SEC?
This post was edited on 3/28/24 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:50 pm to wrlakers
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There was no debate over who was the best wide receiver in college football this past season. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. was in a league of his own.
This factually incorrect statement again?
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:50 pm to CatfishJohn
The guy says that was the “Narrative” for much of the College Football season.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:51 pm to ATLTiger
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tRant has moved from misspelling his last name to misspelling his first.
dude, that's from the genius reporter who wrote the article
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:56 pm to CAD703X
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tRant has moved from misspelling his last name to misspelling his first.
dude, that's from the genius reporter who wrote the article
Don't blame the author; don't blame CAD703X. That was my typo from the Cliff notes summary that precedes the article.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:57 pm to wrlakers
What a crock. Harrison had a famous name. Labors beat him in 25 of top 30 stats for reveivers. Harrison had games where he had 40 yards???? Not even close. Typical ignorant writer.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:58 pm to wrlakers
doh, ok i didn't click the link to give them views. i just figured this nancy-boy probably did as much research on getting the name right as he did on the the WR play.
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