Hunter Henry of Arkansas is nearly the consensus top-ranked tight end in the draft. Credit: Associated Press

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The Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn assesses the top wide receivers and tight ends in next week's draft. Included is each player's height, weight, 40-yard dash time and projected round.

WIDE RECEIVERS

1. LAQUON TREADWELL, Mississippi (6-2, 219, 4.64, 1-2): Third-year junior from Crete-Monee High School in south suburban Chicago. "He's got a lot of traits like Anquan Boldin," said one scout. "His physicality. He won't be the fastest but he does have size and stature. He doesn't run the whole route tree there. Plays with an attitude. A lot of people knock him on the speed but when the ball's at the catch point he comes down with it." Suffered a brutal leg injury in mid-2014 but was back for the start of '15. Finished with a school-record 202 catches (in just 35 games) for 2,393 yards (11.8-yard average) and 21 touchdowns. "Solid," said another scout. "Larry Fitzgerald didn't run well. Even Jerry Rice, he never ran better than 4.6. I hate to get scared off by the time but I would not take him (in the first round)." Won't turn 21 until June. Scored 20 on the 50-question Wonderlic intelligence test. "He has no run after the catch ability," a third scout said. "He runs heavy-legged. I don't like him. Everybody's trying to make him out as a No. 1 receiver but he's not."

2. JOSH DOCTSON, Texas Christian (6-2, 203, 4.48, 1-2): Caught 35 passes at Wyoming as a lightly recruited freshman before transferring to TCU, where he broke Mike Renfro's 38-year-old record for most receiving yards (2,785). "Very similar to Treadwell," one scout said. "Treadwell's probably a little bit stronger and more physical. Very polished route runner. Very good hands. Vertical guy. Tracks the ball well." Finished with 215 catches at the two schools for 3,178 (14.8) and 34 TDs. "Great kid," said another scout. "Quiet, smart, reserved. Never have an issue." Tied Sterling Shepard for best vertical jump (41 inches) among WRs and led the top players at the position in the broad jump (10-11). "First round," said a third scout. "Everybody was questioning his 40 time but he ran (fast) at the combine. That puts him in there automatically. He's got great hands." From Mansfield, Texas.

3. COREY COLEMAN, Baylor (5-10 ½, 193, 4.38, 2): Fourth-year junior from Richardson, Texas. "He is a slot but he could play outside," said one scout. "He's a No. 2. His play speed is good and he's athletic. Baylor guys have a lot to learn because of the way they play. On their backside, they don't even come off the line and you don't really block." Vertical jump of 40 ½, broad jump of 10-9 and the second-fastest 40 of the top 15 WRs. "He's very thick and strong and short," a second scout said. "Explosive run after the catch guy. He's like Anquan Boldin." Finished with 173 receptions for 3,009 (17.4) and 33 TDs. "He doesn't have great hands but he has solid hands," said a third scout. "Part of his (catching) issue is they went through four quarterbacks this year at Baylor." Wonderlic of 10.

4. WILL FULLER, Notre Dame (6-0, 189, 4.33, 2): Compared by one scout to Mike Wallace. "In that he doesn't have great hands and he's fast as hell," the scout said. "He can make somebody run deep and then throw the ball underneath. He's going to be a smoother route runner than Mike." His small hands (8 ¼ inches) no doubt contributed to a reported 21 drops the past two years. "He's been clocked as low as 4.28," another scout said. "Frail body so he'll have his drop issues across the middle in traffic. If you pressed him they went vertical fade. If they played off they ran a stop route. I never saw him come inside. DeSean Jackson is the same way." Third-year junior finished with 144 catches for 2,512 (17.4) and 30 TDs. "If you want somebody to scare a defense, that's the guy," a third scout said. "His hands aren't the best. Not a great route runner, not a lot of toughness inside. Somebody might take him bottom of the first round. Each year, somebody runs fast, they get taken high." From Philadelphia.

5. MICHAEL THOMAS, Ohio State (6-3, 212, 4.56, 2-3): Fourth-year junior declared after starting 27 of 37 games. "Long strider, nonexplosive," said one scout. "Had his issues with drops. You like the size. He's somewhat of a diva. Takes after his uncle (Keyshawn Johnson) a little bit. Once you get to know him I think you can channel him. I see him as No. 3." Finished with 113 catches for 1,602 (14.2) and 18 TDs. "He's a build to speed guy," another scout said. "He's just so damn inconsistent. He could be the best blocker. He can crush people. He just doesn't do it all the time. He's got great catching range, all this and that. He also drops balls." From Woodland Hills, Calif.

6. TYLER BOYD, Pittsburgh (6-1 ½, 196, 4.56, 3): Third-year junior from Clairton, Pa., where his high school team went 63-1 in four years and he scored a record 117 TDs. "Came from a tough area outside Pittsburgh," one scout said. "Poverty-stricken area, real street kid." Had a DUI in June. "You've got to have the right people around this kid but everyone (at Pitt) genuinely likes this kid," another scout said. "Where he's from there is nothing. He's not a bad kid." Rewrote the Pitt record book, finishing with 254 catches for 3,361 (13.2) and 21 TDs in 38 games (33 starts). "Nifty, quick feet," a scout said. "Can really snap routes off. He's not going to win any tough-guy contests. He'd sooner play on the perimeter than in the middle." Didn't run well and his athletic numbers were pedestrian. "Even though he may not have the great speed I think he's underrated," another scout said. "He will be a good pro."

7. STERLING SHEPARD, Oklahoma (5-10, 193, 4.44, 3): Started 41 of 50 games. "He's a slot," one scout said. "He's quick, he's shifty, knows how to play. Not the biggest and toughest. He doesn't play as fast as he times but he should do well in there. Randall Cobb has more grit, versatility, big-play stuff." He and Aaron Burbridge tied for most reps (20) on the bench press among WRs. "He is (just a slot), but most teams run 60, 65% of their offense in a three-wide receiver package," a second scout said. "So he's going to be on the field a lot. He's very steady. Really good hands. Very good route runner." Finished with 233 catches for 3,482 (14.9) and 26 TDs. "He's not a real fast guy and not a real (big) guy, but he just has that knack and he's a pretty good punt returner," a third scout said. Father, Derrick, was an NFL WR from 1987-'91. From Oklahoma City.

8. BRAXTON MILLER, Ohio State (6-1 ½, 202, 4.45, 3): Moved to WR in 2015 because of a right shoulder injury that required two operations and the Buckeyes' surplus of QBs. Went 22-2 with an NFL passer rating of 100.0 and rushed for 33 rushing TDs as a QB; Big Ten MVP in 2012 and '13. "Kind of like the Percy Harvin kid where they just get him the ball and let him be an athlete," one scout said. "He's still raw at receiver. Kind of an introverted kid. Not a big personality. I wouldn't take him before the third. Just average smarts." Scored 9 on the Wonderlic a year ago before improving to 19 on his second attempt. "He is a project, but a worthwhile project," a second scout said. "He's got speed, and he's probably the best runner of the football of the whole group." Started seven of 13 games in the slot, catching 26 for 341 (13.1) and three TDs. "I really have my doubts right now," said a third scout. "There's a long way for him to go. He's an athlete, but draft him high? Not me." From Huber Heights, Ohio.

9. LEONTE CARROO, Rutgers (6-0, 211, 4.48, 3-4): Scarlet Knights' MVP last season. "He's a better player than Mohamed Sanu coming out of there," one scout said. "He's a No. 2 for sure, and if he's a No. 3 you've got a hell of a receiving corps. He can play inside or outside. He's got speed, he's tough, got ball skills, good run after (the catch). In and out of the lineup with injury and character issues." Two-year starter with 122 receptions for 2,373 (19.5) and 29 TDs. "He's James Jones," another scout said. "Little faster, but big and strong hands and a strong runner after the catch." From Edison, N.J.

10. DeMARCUS ROBINSON, Florida (6-1 ½, 203, 4.58, 3-6): Third-year junior from Fort Valley, Ga., who has admitted to three failed drug tests and has undergone rehabilitation. "Father shot himself (suicide) when he was 2 years old," said one scout. "Not arrogant or surly or anything. But I wouldn't even mess with him." Managed to play 32 games (20 starts) in three years despite repeated suspensions and benchings. Finished with 106 catches for 1,355 (12.8) and nine TDs. "He's a gifted kid but you've got to get past all the off-the-field stuff," another scout said. "He has a whole slew of things but somebody will ignore it. Third round." Wonderlic of 15. Added a third scout: "I don't care. He is (expletive) talented. You should see him run after the catch."

11. AARON BURBRIDGE, Michigan State (6-0, 205, 4.50, 4): Finally got a chance to be theguy in 2015 and hauled in 85 passes. "Physical," said one scout. "Strong hands. Had some drops latter part of the season. Had a great pro day. Not a burner. Less than 9-inch hands (8 ¼), and that always scares you." Finished with 165 catches for 2,174 (13.2) and 10 TDs. "You can have him," another scout said. "Drops too many footballs. Why do you think the quarterback (Connor Cook) struggled a little bit this year? He had receivers that dropped balls." Wonderlic of 27 was best score by a top-15 WR. From Farmington Hills, Mich.

12. MALCOLM MITCHELL, Georgia (5-11 ½, 197, 4.43, 4): Blew out his ACL in the 2013 opener and was still having problems with the knee at the Senior Bowl. "The key will be the medical," said one scout. "The knee is a concern. He's got talent. At his pro-day workout he worked out as a corner." Highly rated CB out of Valdosta, Ga., and actually started three games there in '12. Finished with 174 catches for 2,350 (13.5) and 16 TDs. "Steady eddie," another scout said. "Very bright kid. Great character kid. Been a good producer."

OTHERS: Charone Peake, Clemson; Pharoh Cooper, South Carolina; Tajae Sharpe, Massachusetts; Jordan Payton, UCLA; Keyarris Garrett, Tulsa; Kolby Listenbee, Texas Christian; Chris Moore, Cincinnati; Trevor Davis, California; Roger Lewis, Bowling Green; Ricardo Louis, Auburn; Moritz Boehringer, Aalen University (Germany).

TIGHT ENDS

1. HUNTER HENRY, Arkansas (6-5, 251, 4.67, 1-2): Third-year junior from Little Rock, Ark. "Very soft hands," one scout said. "Good route runner. Gets open consistently. Really good size and can get bigger and stronger to play on the line of scrimmage. He may not be the athlete that Tyler Eifert is but a similar type receiver. High character kid." Started 30 of 38 games, finishing with 116 receptions for 1,661 (14.3) and nine TDs. His father captained the Razorbacks in '91. "At least he does it (block), and he does it pretty well," said a second scout. "You hit on him, he's going to be a good player. Heath Miller is a good comparison." Wonderlic of 28. "He can be a big-timer," said a third scout. "He can catch the heck out of it. He runs good. He's not a point-of-attack guy but he'll give you enough (blocking) to be a pain in the (expletive). He's not like some guys that are strictly flex." Added a fourth scout: "He's not a dynamic, special-athlete, difference-maker like Jordan Reed or Tyler Eifert or Zach Ertz or Travis Kelce."

2. AUSTIN HOOPER, Stanford (6-3 ½, 253, 4.70, 2-3): Redshirted in 2013, started 27 games in 2014-'15 and then renounced final two years of eligibility. "Comes from a great athletic family," said one scout. "Measures his words when he talks. He tries to be like the smartest guy in the room, and he could be." Wonderlic of 29. From San Ramon, Calif. "He's OK," said another scout. "He's a low-end starter. He blocks well, he catches well. He just doesn't have any extra gears after the catch and no extra dominance after the block." Caught 74 passes for 937 (12.7) and eight TDs. "Very much more of a receiver," said a third scout. "He's a little undersized but he's a good receiver. He's an off-the-line tight end, which is the thing in the NFL now." Hands (10 5/8) were largest among TEs.

3. NICK VANNETT, Ohio State (6-6, 256, 4.87, 3): Fifth-year senior had to wait until '15 to start. "Like him," one scout said. "Gives you a combination of blocking and possession receiver kind of like the Mark Bavaro's of the world. I'd say he's gone by the third round." Wonderlic of 34 was the highest of the top nine TEs. "He's just a regular ol' guy," another scout said. "Gives some effort blocking but he's not very strong and a non-factor in the pass game." Finished with 55 catches for 585 (10.6) and six TDs. "He's your old-school tight end," a third scout said. "He's a better player than Richard Rodgers." Clocked the same 40 time as the Packers TE. From Westerville, Ohio.

4. JERELL ADAMS, South Carolina (6-5, 250, 4.63, 3-4): Prep quarterback from Pinewood, S.C. "Straight-line speed, pretty good athlete and solid, not special hands," one scout said. "Still learning a lot in the blocking game using his power. He's a No. 2 at best, a No. 3 early on." Started just 15 of 47 games, finishing with 66 receptions for 977 (14.8) and seven TDs. "He's got all the physical skills in the world," another scout said. "What holds him back is what's between his ears (Wonderlic of 15). Does he have the will to work through his deficiencies? That's what you have to ask yourself. He's explosively talented." Longest arms (34 3/8 inches) of the TEs. "Tough guy," a third scout said. "Got some athletic ability. He's just not real good mentally."

5. TYLER HIGBEE, Western Kentucky (6-5 ½, 250, 4.75, 3-7): Shifted from WR to TE in 2013. "Interesting guy but durability is the question," one scout said. "He was productive. He has skills." Caught 68 passes for 1,054 (15.5) and 14 TDs in 38 games. Wonderlic of 22. "He's all banged up," another scout said. "Little bit of pass-catching skills but doesn't block at all." Was arrested April 10 near campus and charged with assault, evading police and public intoxication. According to one personnel man who investigated, Higbee slugged a man who was hitting on his girlfriend after a night of beer drinking. That scout was understanding of Higbee's behavior, but another wasn't. "He's an idiot," said that personnel man. "That kind of goes with his personality, his reputation. He probably goes undrafted now. He's already hurt (knee)." From Clearwater, Fla.

6. TEMARRICK HEMINGWAY, South Carolina State (6-5, 242, 4.72, 4): Three-year starter from Loris, S.C. "He has unbelievably long arms (34)," one scout said. "Good athlete. There's a lot of things he can improve upon. He never really had formal coaching. He'll be a mid-to-late round guy that in a couple years he's going to be a solid starter. He already graduated in business. Sweet kid. He's got really good intangibles but it will take a little while to get there." Finished with 92 receptions for 1,080 (11.7) and three TDs. "People are trying to make it like he's an athletic fast guy but he's really not," another scout said. "Just kind of has average skills."

7. DEVON CAJUSTE, Stanford (6-3 ½, 232, 4.60, 4-5): Started 18 of 32 games as a slot WR. "Kind of my sleeper," one scout said. "That son of a guy is talented talented. Now he's a weird kid but he's talented. Not a tight end. He'd be a big slot. Excellent athlete." Ran the fastest three-cone drill (6.49 seconds) of anyone at the combine. "He's that new breed of receiving tight end," another scout said. "Put him in the slot. I like him to a point." Had 63 receptions for 1,206 (19.1) and 11 TDs. "Tough, hard-nosed blocker," said a third scout. "Boy, this guy likes to sneak up on 'em. He (hit) a couple guys from UCLA and turned 'em thistle end up, I'll tell you. ... He's one of those gliders and sliders in that you don't have to be real fast but you time where you pop open in the seam. He'd be that fourth or fifth wide receiver who comes in on third down because he can block and catch in traffic." From Seaford, N.Y. Wonderlic of 28.

8. RYAN MALLECK, Virginia Tech (6-4 ½, 248, 4.81, 5-6): Sat out 2013 with a rotator-cuff injury. Started 32 of 52 games, catching 62 passes for 658 (10.6) and four TDs. "He's a good player because he does everything right," one scout said. "He's not flashy. He's steady." From Point Pleasant, N.J. "Not big enough to be a 'Y' (blocking TE) and not really fast or a threat as a receiver," another scout said. "He knows how to find holes but he's not going to beat anybody worth a damn in man coverage. If he makes it you're looking to do better."

OTHERS: Beau Sandland, Montana State; Ben Braunecker, Harvard; David Morgan, Texas-San Antonio; Stephen Anderson, California; Seth DeValve, Princeton; Bryce Williams, East Carolina; Thomas Duarte, UCLA; Henry Krieger-Coble, Iowa.

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UNSUNG HERO

David Morgan, TE, Texas-San Antonio: One of the first legitimate prospects from the Roadrunners' six-year-old program. Maybe the best heavy-duty blocker in the draft. His 29 reps on the bench press paced all TEs. Tested well athletically but slow 40 (4.92) might be too much to overcome.

SCOUTS' NIGHTMARE

Moritz Boehringer, WR, Aalen University (Germany): Played one year of pseudo-pro football in his homeland but wowed scouts during a workout in Florida this month. At 6-4 ½ and 227, he ran 4.41 (with a stunning 1.49 10-yard split), had a 39-inch vertical jump, ran 6.68 in the three-cone and posted 28 on the Wonderlic. Green Bay was one of the teams he visited. Would be the project of all projects.

PACKERS' PICK TO REMEMBER

Corey Bradford, WR, Jackson State: Sideline deep threat drafted in the fifth round in 1998. Started 10 of 42 games from 1998-'01, catching 71 passes for 1,190 yards (16.8) and seven TDs. Signed a three-year, $5.25 million unrestricted free-agent deal with Houston in March 2002. Started every game for the Texans in '02. Also played for the Lions and Redskins; career ended in September 2007. Finished with 215 catches for a 15.6 average and 25 TDs.

QUOTE TO NOTE

Veteran scout: "I used to spend more time in the SWAC than I did in the SEC. Alabama vs. LSU now was Grambling vs. Jackson State in the 1970s. That's where all the first-round picks were."