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Top 10 Sleeper Wide Receivers For The Bears In The 2016 NFL Draft

By Johnny Hatelak

Sep 6, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Southeast Missouri State Redhawks wide receiver Paul McRoberts (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against Kansas Jayhawks cornerback JaCorey Shepherd (24) and safety Isaiah Johnson (5) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Kansas won the game 34-28. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Southeast Missouri State Redhawks wide receiver Paul McRoberts (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against Kansas Jayhawks cornerback JaCorey Shepherd (24) and safety Isaiah Johnson (5) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Kansas won the game 34-28. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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PLAYER OVERVIEW:

Auburn Tigers receiver Ricardo Lewis (5) isMandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Auburn Tigers receiver Ricardo Lewis (5) isMandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

 

PLAYER OVERVIEW:

Ricardo Lewis-Auburn- Ricardo Lewis is a size/speed athlete. Someone who might get drafted, but is a project, and won’t hear his name till day 3. Best known for his “Prayer at Jordan-Hare” in the win over Georgia (Nov. 2013). Produced in his senior year despite poor quarterbacking. Bears would be wise to explore keeping his number in the roll-a-dex in case he goes undrafted to bring him in as a developmental project and to compete in camp.

MEASUREABLES AND PRODUCTION:

Had himself quite the pro day. Just may have done enough to get himself drafted. Put up fast times in his 40 and drills as well as explosive jumping measureables. Here’s his pro day numbers.  Pedestrian production for an athlete of his caliber. Perhaps he’s one of these better pro’s than college guys. His quarterback did him no favors. Here are his numbers.

SCOUTING REPORT:

Positives: World class athlete. Size, length, and speed to go along with explosive athleticism. looks like can be a go to red zone target and pick up some cheap Touchdowns on back shoulder fades. Competes as a blocker and if anything gets in the way enough to spring a run here and there. Has kickoff return experience so he can contribute in the return game as well. With a quarterback able to get the ball downfield with consistent accuracy he could have a boatload of big plays for the Bears catching explosive pass plays from Cutler.

Negatives: Pedestrian production for an athlete of his caliber. Perhaps he’s one of these better pro than college guys. His quarterback was pretty bad when watching the tape as far as throwing down field with accuracy. A number of underthrown fly routes that required touch, and a few over throws on inside routes downfield requiring zip. Needs more strength. Gets pushed around a little even though to his credit he forgets it and gets ready for the next play.

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