Will McNutts play bring in better WR recruits?

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

Just wondering what everyones thoughts on this are. We usually have one decent receiver every year but will McNutts play since his switch to WR help us grab some better talent in the WR recruiting?

 

[archiehawk]

I doubt it since we already lost one of the top WR and who lived in Iowa.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

I guess I should have put DJK in that as well even though he had the off the field issues he was a good WR as well.

 

[Hawknole]

Does it matter? Our receivers can't get separation and they're not allowed to run anything vertical. Plus we don't give our QB's enough time to throw it. Seems like a bad fit for 4 and 5 star receivers looking at the next level.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

But is the reason they can't get separation because they aren't fast enough or just not good enough to break away after 5 yards.

 

[HomerChampless]

Sometimes, with a taller, albeit slower receiver like McNutt, you need the let him use his good jumping ability to make the reception.

 

[DBAHawkFan]

Or how about our WR don't run more than 3 distinct routes so cbs know how to jump the route.

Easy to defend when you know where they're going

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

Good point Homer. We didn't give him many opportunities for jump balls.

 

[HomerChampless]

Not against Nebraska, or Oklahoma.

Vandy's 'tall balls' were always taller than the crossbar of the goal posts.

 

[clim33]

McNutts year can't hurt. If he gets drafted in the top 3 rounds that would be nice too. But I see him as a fourth/fifth rounder due to speed. He will be a good NFL receiver I think but his 40 time will hurt his draft stock.
Hopefully we can get one more good one in this class

 

[aeischeid]

Coudn't hurt. Yet, as a top WR prospect, wouln't one tend to lean more towards programs that are a known to be a bit more pass-happy??? Granted, McNutt had a monster year in what is typically a run-happy program.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

I just wonder if a few more good WRs come here if we throw more. I know we are run first but with better talent wouldn't they give them more touches?