Grading System

TALMAN GARDNER

Position: WR Class: Sr School: Florida St. Conference: ACC Ht., Wt.: 6'0½, 205 40 Time: 4.45 Grade: 3.66 Selected by New Orleans Saints Round 7, pick 17 (231 overall)

BIO: Two-year starter who caught 38 passes for 625 yards and eight TDs as a senior after a breakout junior campaign when he totaled 33-649-11. POSITIVES: King sized receiver with the ability to dominate the opposition. Plays faster than his forty time, gets down the field and displays a deep burst. Quick releasing off the line, fluid and runs laterally with speed. Out positions opponents, extends then pulls the ball out of the air. Effectively blocks for the running game. NEGATIVES: Lacks a sense of timing, focus and does not cleanly catch the ball. Clutches the pass against his frame and inconsistent in almost every aspect of his game. ANALYSIS: Very much an enigma; looks the part, sometimes plays to it but always leaves you feeling he should do more. May need some one-on-one coaching and prodding to reach his upper most level, yet at the same time could be a player who bounces from roster to roster and never makes an impact. PROJECTION: Mid Third Round Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions	Receiving Yards	Yards Per Reception	Touchdowns
38	625	16.45	8

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
0	1	0	0