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NFL Draft 2010 - April 22-24, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY NFL Draft from SI.comSI.comCNN.comNFL Draft from SI.com
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PLAYERS
Dez Bryant
Round 1, Pick 24
Position: WR
Class: 3Jr
Conference: Big 12
HT: 6-2
WT: 225
40 Time: 4.45
Biography: Played in three games as a junior before being suspended by the NCAA after not being forthright about pre-season workouts. Totals last year included 17/323/4. Totals of the prior two seasons included 87/1480/19 as a sophomore and 43/622/6 as a freshman when he broke into the starting lineup. Awarded All-Conference and all-American honors in 2008.

Positives: Physically gifted pass catcher who takes over games or breaks them open. Quickly releases off the line into pass routes, comes back to the ball out of breaks and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Immediately transitions from making the reception to running after the catch, displays a burst of speed, and can stretch the field. Displays terrific eye/hand coordination, makes the difficult over-the- shoulder reception and battles hard to come away with the ball. Comes across the middle and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Easily makes the reception in stride and can turn it on and one quick step. Sells routes, uses his hands to get separation from defenders, and is a tough receiver who takes a pounding yet holds onto the throw.

Negatives: Does not display sharpness running routes and tends to float exiting breaks. Loses focus on occasion and let the pass get inside him. Not a true vertical threat. Has character issues and off-the-field concerns.

Analysis: Bryant is a game-controlling receiver who has all the skills necessary to be a number one wide out at the next level. He's big, strong yet also fast and possesses a lot of natural receiving skills. His off the field issues have sent up red flags and will cause Bryant to be drafted later in Round One than his talents would usually dictate. Bryant will be an immediate starter at the next level and could look forward to a long, productive NFL career if makes football a priority and matures off the field.

Projection: 1st
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2009 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Average Per Reception Receiving Touchdowns
17 323 19.0 4
2009 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average Per Rush Touchdowns
0 0 0.0 0
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