DeVante Parker Belongs in Race with Amari Cooper, Kevin White as Draft’s Top WR

February 3, 2015   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

Alabama's Amari Cooper isn't a lock to be the No. 1 wide receiver selected in April's draft as he was once believed to be. 
Despite growing momentum in favor of West Virginia's Kevin White over Cooper, Louisville's DeVante Parker also remains in the conversation as the top talent at the position. 
The trend toward White and even Parker is a new development as game film is further scrutinized. 
Cooper was considered an elite talent and the runaway top wide receiver in the class throughout the season. He blew away the competition and Alabama's record books with an NCAA-leading 124 receptions for 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was eventually awarded the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver. 

What makes Cooper a special talent is his nuanced route running and the ability to separate from coverage. But he's not an overwhelming physical talent. And that's where the tide is starting to turn against him as the clear-cut top prospect at his...

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