re: Jamaar Chase or Devonta Smith

None of these mock drafts have Smith going first:

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Devonta Smith has the edge I believe because Jamarr Chase opted out this year. Chase is more physical, but Harris runs the best pass routes in college football, and I think it gives him an edge. Out of sight, out of mind, but these are the two best receivers coming out.

Some of you need to get out of you feelings. Chase didn't stop being the best WR in the country. I wish he did play, but that's his decision. If he did play and got hurt, not one of you fools would have given him a check to make up for lost millions. He will go first.

Of course Smith improved his stock this year.

That’s why he came back.

But Chase was a first rounder last year. Possible WR1. He didn’t get worse.

No one is arguing Leatherwood is going ahead of Sewell.

Chase is the better WR.

I think we all underestimate how much risk would be associated from Chase’s perspective if he played when he was almost guaranteed a top 5 draft pick. That is a lot of pressure for someone so young to handle and I really don’t blame him for wanting to guarantee his future. I don’t like the fact that he quit but it doesn’t make him worse then Smith IMO

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If chase will quit on his coaches and his teammates he’ll quit somewhere else down the line too when things don’t go his way.

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I know a lot of fans want to see that be the determining factor in his success or lack thereof, but it will not play a part in it. His 40-time and physical fitness will play the largest role and he will have to attend and perform at the combine. If he gives them the semblance of looking like the player that did play in 2019, he will be a high draft pick. He's bigger, stronger, breaks tackles and can get YAC.

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Smith will get drafted higher than Chase.....

I’d give the edge to Smith for playing this season

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However, Devonte doesn't have the speed to pass him.

What are you smoking?

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Chase may actually be faster than most people think:

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If Devonta was a top ten pick without playing this season he would have gone to the NFL draft last year.

Anyone who disagrees can tell me why.

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Who cares!! He stayed and our guy quit on THE WHOLE SEASON. Smith also is about to win a Heisman, go undefeated, win a Natty, and MAKE SURE he is a top 10 pick. Kudo's to him and I also respect Bama more because they had other first round talent come back (Najee Harris and Leatherwood). And we have players leave to get drafted in late rounds or not even drafted at all, which is totally absurd and mind boggling.

Chase can't say that and he pussied out and I hope Devonta goes first, which may also show other kids who think they are the best not to opt out and quit on their team and a chance to have a better overall season, and make sure they get drafted where they deserve.

The move Marshall pulled was really strange by really quitting on his team after he did not opt out due to Covid, then he opted out/quit with a few games left.

I think both WR's Chase & Smith are equal talent. Smith made some great catches this year especially that one hander against us in the back of the endzone. He also returned punts very effectively which is why he is in the Heisman running.