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Demaryius Thomas
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

Georgia Tech


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: Georgia Tech
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 229
Birthdate: 12-25-1987
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: 38
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (4)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Denver Broncos in the 1st round with the #22 pick.
After trading down several times, Denver traded up to make sure they landed Demaryius Thomas. Thomas has arguably the best physical tools of any receiver in the draft, but he is an extremely raw route runner having played in a triple option offense in college. The pressure of replacing Brandon Marshall will be a huge burden for a player who will likely need time to adjust to the pro game. Look for him to have an early impact primarily as a deep threat as he rounds out his game. He has tremendous potential and fits the mold of the type of player Josh McDaniels is trying to build the team around as he is an ego-less receiver who does the little things (he's a good blocker) and has a strong work ethic.

Strengths

  • Has tremendous size - big target
  • Excelled despite being the team's only receiving option and playing for a run-first (and second) offense
  • Made a living catching deep jump balls. Averaged 25.1 yards per catch as a senior on 46 catches despite playing with sub-par passer
  • Good ball skills and above average hands
  • Has the raw tools to excel at the next level
  • Good blocker for a wide receiver
  • High upside
 

Weaknesses

  • There are concerns about whether he has the speed to separate from NFL corners and continue to be a consistent deep threat
  • Will need to improve his route running skills as he ran a simple route tree at Tech consisting primarily of a heavy diet of deep balls
  • A bit of a project who is heavy on potential and measureables

News

Top 10 Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2012: The Early Edition - Feb 11 (Zach Bohner)
Fantasy Football Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 24 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 15 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 18 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
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Fantasy Football Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings - Oct 20 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
2011 NFL Draft Pick Analysis: Which Positions Provide the Best Value - Mar 17 (Fran Duffy)
NFL Draft Slot Analysis: Do First Round Draft Slots Matter - Mar 13 (Fran Duffy)
A Draftniks Guide to the Bowl Games: Week 2 (Dec 25 - 31) - Dec 22 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week 4 Quick Hits - Oct 3 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week Three Quick Hits - Sep 26 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week Two Quick Hits - Sep 19 (Chris Maier)
NFL Week 1 Preview - Sep 8 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 32+ Thoughts As Drafts Come Into Focus - Aug 22 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Bust Candidates - Aug 7 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Sleepers - Aug 1 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Wide Receiver Rankings #61 - 90 - Jul 18 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Wide Receiver Rankings #31 - 60 - Jul 18 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC West - May 9 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC East - Apr 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: At First Glance - Winners and Losers - Apr 24 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Winners, Losers and More Through Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 22 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Five Players Who Will Be Drafted Earlier than Expected - Apr 22 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Raul Colon's Mock Draft - Final Edition - Apr 21 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for AFC Teams - Apr 6 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft - Unofficial Declared Underclassmen List - Jan 15 (Chris Maier)

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