Trey Palmer
Chalk – WR13
ECR – WR19
Trey Palmer is a sleeper WR prospect with legit track speed that makes him a vertical threat every time the ball is snapped. Pair that with his ability to burst off the line and Palmer has the potential to make an impact in the NFL starting on day one. The Nebraska standout does not strictly rely on his speed as he possesses nuance to his game and can fake defenders to generate separation before he torches them downfield. On the other hand, his route running could use improvement and he will need to develop that once he is drafted. Given his raw athleticism, speed, and areas of development, Palmer is likely to hear his name called on day 3 which hopefully puts him on a team that can turn him into a reliable slot option.
Draft Scott, draft Palmer. Period. No retreads required #Browns @Browns #DawgPound #WhoYaWit @NathanZegura @CraigAFountain @Gbush91 @Pchopz_ @1Tyvis
👇👇👇 4.3 Trey Palmer 🎤 🖐 pic.twitter.com/9mj9PwAzPL— The Good Dr. b (@b3_era) March 20, 2023
Jonathan Mingo
Chalk – WR15
ECR – WR26
Jonathan Mingo is a smooth operator with good burst even though he is a bigger receiver. Mingo uses his combination of strength and quickness to break coverages and tack on yards after the catch. Where Mingo excels in short-area quickness and agility, his downfield speed lacks and he is also not known for making contested catches or high-pointing the ball. He may find his way onto the field early in his rookie year due to his willingness to lay down blocks in the running game which is valued in the NFL. If he lands on a team that predicates their offense on quick screens and jet sweeps, Mingo might be more than a sleeper.
One Day 3 WR target for NFL teams that value size & explosive traits is @OleMissFB WR Jonathan Mingo.
Mingo weighed 220 lbs at Combine, ran 4.46 official, and hit 39.5 VJ & 10-9 BJ.
This is only 1-on-1 rep K-State CB Juju Brents lost in Mobile:#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/cXYjjL4OOJ
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 9, 2023
Bryce Ford-Wheaton
Chalk – WR19
ECR – WR30
Bryce Ford-Wheaton may not have put up elite production at West Virginia but his size-speed combination and skill set makes him an intriguing sleeper heading into the NFL Draft. BFW profiles as a physical X who can run a diverse route tree and can make some of the most difficult contested catches. The former Mountaineer has the ability to high point the ball after boxing out defenders in traffic. He has also shown that he can track the ball well and adjust as needed. An explosive playmaker with elite speed and touchdown upside is the type of player you want to be throwing darts at late in rookie drafts. If he can develop at the next level, he can be a pleasant surprise for your dynasty teams.
Bryce Ford-Wheaton gets up for the catch of the year! @WVUFootball pic.twitter.com/2bokc4yAPq
— Stadium (@Stadium) October 30, 2021
