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The Cowboys need to make sure to grab some help at receiver during the draft.
As we get closer to the draft and finally finding out who the Dallas Cowboys take at pick 12, we continue our top-10 series, this time looking at the top wide receivers in the class, naming their best and worst attribute, and the reasons why.
Best - Ball Skills
McMillan’s combination of height, length, physicality, and body control allows him to make tough, jump ball catches look easy, making him a dangerous deep ball, red-zone and contested catch specialist.
Worst - Speed
While he’s a great route runner with strong hands, he lacks the elite burst and acceleration to consistently separate from faster defensive backs, limiting his ability to be a true deep threat.
Best - Route Running
Egbuka’s elite trait is easily his route running and spatial awareness. He clearly demonstrates in every game that he has an advanced understanding of leverage, pacing, and how to manipulate defenders within his routes. His ability to find those soft spots in zone coverage and separate with crisp, sharp breaks makes him a highly reliable target. His polished technique and football IQ is what sets him apart and makes him a valuable Day 1 receiver.
Worst - Speed
His top end speed isn't great but also not bad. His acceleration is fine and quickness is average, but all combined means he doesn’t have the same breakaway speed and skills as some of the faster receivers in this draft. That will limit his ability to hit big, splash plays.
Best - Explosiveness
Burden’s real elite trait is his explosiveness, especially after the catch. He has incredible short-area quickness, balance, and strength, making him a nightmare for defenders in open space. His ability to turn short passes into big gains with his combination of speed, agility and power is what makes him special. Some scouting services have dropped Burden in recent weeks down their rankings, don’t let that fool you, he is one of the best receivers in this class.
Worst - Route Tree
His worst trait comes in the form of his route refinement. While he’s explosive and dangerous with the ball in his hands, his route running can be best described as inconsistent. It’s lacking sharpness and deception at times and he likes to stick with what’s worked for him in the past. He relies more on athleticism than precise technique, which could limit his effectiveness against disciplined NFL defenders.
Best - Ball Tracking
Harris absolutely excels when it comes to adjusting to deep throws. He makes difficult contested catches, and positions himself well against defenders thanks to his fantastic sixth sense of knowing where the ball is coming from. His ability to high-point the ball and make acrobatic grabs makes him a dangerous downfield target thanks to his positioning to the ball and elite...
