How Leonard Hankerson could fit with the Redskins

[darrelgreenie]

Its hard for me to discount Malcolm Kelly.
I know he hasn't stayed healthy.
But, Malcolm Kelly has such great hands.
He's a true 'hands' receiver.
Just in case people forgot:

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

And he's most likely a first rounder.

Most of the mocks have him going in the early 2nd.

[terrifNick21]

Most of the mocks have him going in the early 2nd.

Yeah, I know. But there's always some that go higher than expected it. And being that there are only 2 clear cut WRs better than Smith, don't be surprised when he goes first round.

You have teams late in the first round such as Chicago, Atlanta, and maybe even Pittsburgh that could go WR first round.

[The Tris]

I'm pretty sure Hankerson and Smith will both go around each other in the second.

As far as Hankerson is concerned, he's an average athlete who is a pretty good route runner and seems like a smart player. However, as others have said, he has pretty inconsistent hands. Allows a lot of balls to reach his body. That's a scary trait for a WR.

He seems more like a complementary receiver, than a true #1 play maker.

[Laxpunk2006]

He IS bigger than a 6'1" 205 lb.

He's 6'3" 205

I would take the measurements from the Senior Bowl over what Miami lists their players at. Colleges are notorious for adding on height/weight to prospects. ESPN gets their numbers from the colleges.

As far as Hankerson goes I haven't seen him play yet. I like what I've been reading but I'm not sure we have the luxury of spending a pick on a reciever. In addition to that I don't see how AA fits the slot at all. If anything we'll need to keep Moss or see if Austin is capable of it when we go to 3 WR sets. Playing the slot isn't as simple as being the third best WR on the team.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

I admit that I'm biased but if Hankerson and Smith are both sitting there (and we're taking a wr) then it's an easy choice as far as I'm concerned.

Torrey Smith all the way.

[jfriedenthal]

Most of the mocks have him going in the early 2nd.

I don't want us spending our first on a receiver, but if he's there in the second........ We HAVE to take him! He's a baller, and I think (arguably) the best receiver in the draft.

[The Tris]

I think (arguably) the best receiver in the draft.

I would like to hear that argument...

[Dukes and Skins]

I would like to hear that argument...

Yeah I'd love to hear this one especially how he's better than Green or Jones

[Hitman21ST]

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2011&genpos=WR

Split the difference

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As far as Hankerson goes I haven't seen him play yet. I like what I've been reading but I'm not sure we have the luxury of spending a pick on a reciever. In addition to that I don't see how AA fits the slot at all. If anything we'll need to keep Moss or see if Austin is capable of it when we go to 3 WR sets. Playing the slot isn't as simple as being the third best WR on the team.

A typical slot receiver is smaller and quicker, to exploit the matchups with linebackers and safeties. Anthony Armstrong fits that bill to a T. That's why Moss was so effective in the slot, he was able to beat the linebackers and safeties on his routes.

[bowhunter]

Wait, I thought we were gonna spend our 2nd on McElroy. ...If we add a WR via FA, then I'd rather spend yet another pick on this position. We need fatboys on either side of the ball and a QB.

[pjfootballer]

Yeah, I know. But there's always some that go higher than expected it. And being that there are only 2 clear cut WRs better than Smith, don't be surprised when he goes first round.

You have teams late in the first round such as Chicago, Atlanta, and maybe even Pittsburgh that could go WR first round.

Green and Julio Jones are rated higher than Smith. I'm a MD fan, but I think Baldwin with Pitt also rates higher.

I'd be OK with Hankerson or Torrey Smith in the 2nd if we go in another direction in the 1st. Somewhere along the line, we need a WR.

[The Tris]

A typical slot receiver is smaller and quicker, to exploit the matchups with linebackers and safeties. Anthony Armstrong fits that bill to a T. That's why Moss was so effective in the slot, he was able to beat the linebackers and safeties on his routes.

Except Armstong has demonstrated that he has the speed and play making ability to be a deep threat, which is the exact opposite a slot WR.

We would be taking his skill set and putting him in a position where they are being least effectively utilized.

[stevemcqueen1]

Except Armstong has demonstrated that he has the speed and play making ability to be a deep threat, which is the exact opposite a slot WR.

We would be taking his skill set and putting him in a position where they are being least effectively utilized.

Agreed. Armstrong should be a flanker in our offense, much like Greg Jennings is for the Packers. That's the kind of player he is.

In the slot you want a guy whose quicker as opposed to fast. Your speed guys are kind of precious which is usually why they play outside. Slot guys need to be able to build separation quickly but what they do after the first few steps isn't as important as it is for outside receivers. They just need to be tough and quick--Wes Welker.

I like Hankerson and I think the tutoring he received from Mark Duper is a nifty little anecdote. Hankerson seems like a really nice kid and he's got a Reggie Wayne-like build and set of talents. I don't think he's as smart, savvy, sure-handed, and skillful a route runner as Wayne was. But he's tough and has an excellent frame and solid athleticism. I could see him being a much better NFL player than he was in college and that's saying something because he had an excellent season.

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Green and Julio Jones are rated higher than Smith. I'm a MD fan, but I think Baldwin with Pitt also rates higher.

I'd be OK with Hankerson or Torrey Smith in the 2nd if we go in another direction in the 1st. Somewhere along the line, we need a WR.

On athletic ability alone, I think Baldwin rates higher than Smith and Hankerson. But Baldwin strikes me as a complete prima donna and baby. I wouldn't touch him with a pole. We don't need his crap on our roster. I'd rank Smith and Hankerson way ahead of him. I probably wouldn't even put Baldwin on my board.

[pjfootballer]

On athletic ability alone, I think Baldwin rates higher than Smith and Hankerson. But Baldwin strikes me as a complete prima donna and baby. I wouldn't touch him with a pole. We don't need his crap on our roster. I'd rank Smith and Hankerson way ahead of him. I probably wouldn't even put Baldwin on my board.

I was thinking draft rank, not so much factors like attitude. He's still a talented WR. Randy Moss was a prima donna coming out. Things turned out pretty good for him.