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Vols could have 5 drafted in first 2 rounds of NFL Draft
Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), TN - 55 minutes ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ The University of Tennessee used to be known as "Wide Receiver U." Robert Meachem may have a chance to help the Volunteers start reclaiming that nickname.

Meachem is projected as a first-round pick Saturday in the NFL Draft by a handful of mock drafts, either as the second or third receiver taken overall. He has size at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds at the NFL Combine and set a school record with 1,298 yards receiving.

And he might not have to move too far away from Knoxville if the Tennessee Titans decide to use the No. 19 pick overall to give quarterback Vince Young a new target.

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:05:30 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

So you've got Meachem, who could be going to Tennessee. Justin Harrell should go somewhere in the first round, though I'm not sold on NFL.com's projection of him going to the Steelers. DB Jonathan Wade and OG Arron Sears are two to keep an eye on as well. They're probably going to be second rounders. What other Vols Draft prospects should we keep an eye on?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

So you've got Meachem, who could be going to Tennessee. Justin Harrell should go somewhere in the first round, though I'm not sold on NFL.com's projection of him going to the Steelers. DB Jonathan Wade and OG Arron Sears are two to keep an eye on as well. They're probably going to be second rounders. What other Vols Draft prospects should we keep an eye on?

How good will Meachem be?...I got a chance to pick up his cards at a nice price...who does he compare to?...I honestly did not watch the Vols play.

[Lefty Noob]

I'm high on the kid, but here's the scouting report according to Frank Coyle of Draft Insiders' Digest.

The good: Meachem is similar to the Bills’ Eric Moulds in size, speed and athletic ability. He gets to top speed very quickly and can pressure defenders, especially working the slip screen where he is very. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.39 and 4.4 times with a 37.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-1 broad jump. He is a big-play performer with the talent to provide an impact as a receiver if he can learn the offense quickly and show development as a pass-catcher.

The bad: He needs work on his pass-catching to improve his passing radius. He's tagged with concerns about high number of dropped passes and his level of development as a route runner. He runs adequate routes but will benefit from better footwork at the break point to provide his passer with a more disciplined target.

Outlook: Meachem is a first-round bubble prospect who could go late in the round or early in the second round. After he goes, it could set off a major run at the position. He is a top-30 prospect and one of the best playmakers in this class with a big upside after refinement of his fine talent. Clubs like the Packers, Titans, Chiefs and Chargers will look to draft him in the first round.

I personally think his route-running and footwork are better than Coyle thinks. He's a keeper.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I'm high on the kid, but here's the scouting report according to Frank Coyle of Draft Insiders' Digest.



I personally think his route-running and footwork are better than Coyle thinks. He's a keeper.

Well I will go buy him, if he pans out, I will save you one of his rookie cards...