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2015 Combine: Alabama's Amari Cooper tops the group of wide receivers
All State Sugar Bowl - Alabama v Ohio State
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox)
Mark Eckel | For NJ Advance Media By Mark Eckel | For NJ Advance Media
on February 11, 2015 at 6:45 AM, updated February 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM
There may never be another class of wide receivers as talented as the 2014 group that included NFL Rookie of the Year, Odell Beckham.
So while the 2015 class headed to Combine next week pales in comparison to last year's, there are still some pretty good players and as many as four, or five, first round selections.
If the Eagles can't get a deal done with free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, one of those receivers could be selected with the 20th pick.
Here's a look at the top receivers with a comment from one of the league's top talent evaluators.
Amari Cooper, Alabama, 6-1, 210: "He does everything well. He has good hands, runs good routes, has good speed; and he's a playmaker. He's right there with some of the guys from last year.''
Kevin White, West Virginia, 6-1, 210: "Good, very good, he's strong and he has great hands. He doesn't have great speed, but it's good enough.''
Nelson Agholor, USC, 6-1, 190: "I like him a lot. He's right there. He's not real big, but he's so quick and explosive and he catches everything. He's a real playmaker.''
DaVante Parker, Louisville, 6-3, 205: "A work in progress to me, and a little overrated. He's going to go early, but somebody is going to miss.''
Jalen Strong, Arizona State, 6-3, 212: "Reminds me of the Eagles guy, (Jordan) Matthews. Very solid, very dependable. There isn't anything that jumps off the bard on you, but he does everything well.''
Sammie Coates, Auburn, 6-2, 201: "He's real raw. There's a lot of potential there, but he needs time. He needs to work on his hands, too.''
Ty Montgomery, Stanford, 6-2, 215: "Another good all-around player. He can help you in the return game, too.''
Devin Smith, Ohio State, 6-1, 197: "Still needs to get better at a lot of things, but he can really run. He's fast and real explosive. He could be a good pick for someone.''
Follow Mark Eckel on Twitter at @MarkEckel08. Find NJ.com Sports on Facebook.Contact Mark Eckel at mjeck04@verizon.net.
All State Sugar Bowl - Alabama v Ohio State
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox)
Mark Eckel | For NJ Advance Media By Mark Eckel | For NJ Advance Media
on February 11, 2015 at 6:45 AM, updated February 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM
There may never be another class of wide receivers as talented as the 2014 group that included NFL Rookie of the Year, Odell Beckham.
So while the 2015 class headed to Combine next week pales in comparison to last year's, there are still some pretty good players and as many as four, or five, first round selections.
If the Eagles can't get a deal done with free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, one of those receivers could be selected with the 20th pick.
Here's a look at the top receivers with a comment from one of the league's top talent evaluators.
Amari Cooper, Alabama, 6-1, 210: "He does everything well. He has good hands, runs good routes, has good speed; and he's a playmaker. He's right there with some of the guys from last year.''
Kevin White, West Virginia, 6-1, 210: "Good, very good, he's strong and he has great hands. He doesn't have great speed, but it's good enough.''
Nelson Agholor, USC, 6-1, 190: "I like him a lot. He's right there. He's not real big, but he's so quick and explosive and he catches everything. He's a real playmaker.''
DaVante Parker, Louisville, 6-3, 205: "A work in progress to me, and a little overrated. He's going to go early, but somebody is going to miss.''
Jalen Strong, Arizona State, 6-3, 212: "Reminds me of the Eagles guy, (Jordan) Matthews. Very solid, very dependable. There isn't anything that jumps off the bard on you, but he does everything well.''
Sammie Coates, Auburn, 6-2, 201: "He's real raw. There's a lot of potential there, but he needs time. He needs to work on his hands, too.''
Ty Montgomery, Stanford, 6-2, 215: "Another good all-around player. He can help you in the return game, too.''
Devin Smith, Ohio State, 6-1, 197: "Still needs to get better at a lot of things, but he can really run. He's fast and real explosive. He could be a good pick for someone.''
Follow Mark Eckel on Twitter at @MarkEckel08. Find NJ.com Sports on Facebook.Contact Mark Eckel at mjeck04@verizon.net.
