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NFL Draft 2014: Odell Beckham Jr Could Be the Steal of the First Round

March 19, 2014   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The 2014 NFL draft offers teams an impressive variety and depth of talent at the receiver position.
The class is headlined by Clemson star Sammy Watkins, and most analysts expect Mike Evans of Texas A&M and Kelvin Benjamin of FSU to come off the board during the first round. After those three, there are a number of players who could sneak into the first round or drop into the second.
Marqise Lee of USC had a seemingly inconsistent time in college, but he showcased plenty of potential. Brandin Cooks of Oregon State is drawing comparisons to Tavon Austin, the first receiver selected in the 2013 draft. Clemson's Martavis Bryant could sneak into the first round, after he blew up the combine.
A flurry of receivers could be the third or fourth off the board, but none will offer the all-around ability of LSU's Odell Beckham Jr. 
Beckham finished the 2013 season with 57 receptions for 1,117 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had five rushing attempts for 58 yards....

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