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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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South squad wide receiver Paul McRoberts of Southeast Missouri State (88) Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
South squad wide receiver Paul McRoberts of Southeast Missouri State (88) Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

PLAYER OVERVIEW:

Paul McRoberts-Southeast Missouri State- Paul McRoberts Made a name for himself when he was asked to take over for TCU’s Josh Doctson at the senior bowl after he impressed at the Shrine game practices and the game itself. He might have been the most impressive wide receiver along with OSU’s Braxton Miller according to multiple tweets and than follow up reports from Mobile Alabama. McRoberts would make an excellent 3rd down chain mover and red zone target with his length to go along with his sure hands.

MEASUREABLES AND PRODUCTION:

McRoberts won’t wow you with blazing speed or even exceptional quick twitch for RAC production, but has excellent feet and can make sharp cuts in and out of breaks to beat press coverage which he did at will even against the best senior cornerbacks in the nation at the senior bowl practices. That said he’s not a bad athlete. Has good explosive numbers, and short speed, but he won’t run away from people. You can see his measureables here. While productive his numbers weren’t eye popping. A lot of that had to do with his quarterbacks limitations and the offense he played in however. See his numbers here.

SCOUTING REPORT:

Positives: McRoberts has ideal size and length, and uses every bit of it to catch balls over cornerbacks. Extremely good hands that he uses to high point the ball with skill along with his length and leaping ability. Best in the Red zone and on inside breaking routes along with back shoulder catches using his basketball skills (walked on the SEMO basketball team in 2013-14).

Negatives: Seems to take some plays off. Not sure this is acceptable by his coaching staff as they run a typical one read spread scheme and they don’t require their receivers to sell routes when not getting the ball. Needs to improve his route running and learn a more sophisticated offense than he played in at college. While he’s very good at high pointing the ball he seems to struggle at lower throws. McRoberts has a lot of upside if his work ethic is up to snuff.

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