Weak Year For WR's

This year has been labeled a weak Draft year for Wide Receivers. This can be a good thing for the small school guys. In fact I’ve heard some buzz over a few guys aleady; such as RICHIE ROSS of Nebraska-Kearney, CHRIS DENNY of Nebraska-Omaha, DELAINE WALKER of Central Missouri State, MILES AUSTIN of Monmouth, MARQUES COLSTON OF Hofstra and
ANDRE RALSTON of Eastern Kentucky. Did you get all that? Good. Here’s a look at some of the other players that are just under the mainstream radar. These players have some size, speed and great athleticism.

IAA
WR ERIC KIMBLE Eastern Washington 5’11” 190 - A top-notch playmaker that has dominated the Conference. Makes tough grabs, jumps well and gets great seperation. He's a legit game-breaker with big play skills. 2004: 83r, 1453y, 17.5y/r, 19TDs, 81ydr, 111.8y/g, PR-460y, 17.7y/pr, 2TDs. 2005: 87r, 1419y, 12TDs, 16.3y/r, PR-186Y, 11.6 avg. 2x All Big Sky
WR ADAM HANNULA San Diego 6’1” 195 - One of the nations top WR’s. Great size, speed and hands. An excellent offensive weapon that is 3x All PFL, an All American and is 3x Academic Honor Roll. Had 72r, 1161y and 13TDs in '03. Is a solid route runner. 2004: 58r, 680y, 11.7y/r, 5TDs. 2005: 73r, 1000y, 13.7y/r, 11TDs, 83.3y/g
WR HENRY TOLBERT Grambling 5’11” 205 - Versatile athlete that has played RB and WR. Physical player with tremendous receiving ability and is very fast. Can be a dominating/game-breaking pass catcher. A deep threat guy that makes tough grabs. 2004: 29r, 563y, 19.4y/r, 6TDs, 51.2y/g. 2005: 74r, 1391y, 18.8y/r, 19TDs, 70ydr, 115.9y/g, run-10y, TD

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WR CARLTON BREWSTER Ferris State 5'11" 215 – Is a numerous All-America honoree, Brewster paced Ferris State in receiving this season for the third consecutive year with 60 catches for 921 yards and seven TD’s in 11 games. He concluded his four-year Bulldog career as the school’s second all-time leading receiver with 3,184 receiving yards and 25 TD’s on 234 catches in 43 career outings. Ranks third on FSU’s career leaders list in kickoff returns (1,197 yds.), fourth in punt returns (588 yds.), fifth in all-purpose yards (5,029 yds.), and eighth in scoring (164 pts.).
WR TONAE MARTIN West Texas A&M 6'4" 210 - Snagged 62 catches for an LSC-high 1,055 yards (17.0 ypc), the only receiver in the conference to top the 1,000 yard mark and an LSC-best 12 TDs. Had five 100+ yards receiving games, and had at least one TD in nine of 11 games played, including three games with two TD catches. Was recognized as the LSC South Receiver of the Year, as well as being a first-team All-LSC South selection and a first-team d2football.com All-Southwest Region honoree. Great size and hands.
WR JUSTIN GALLAS Colorado Mines 6’1” 185 - AN RMAC Wide Receiver of the Year, his stats are simply astonishing. Has been a game-breaker since his freshman year. Is not only a top receiver but is also a deadly returnman. Can hurt you in many ways. Is big, speedy and elusive. Runs great routes and can be tough to cover. 2004: 95r, 1352y, 14.2y/r, 10TDs, 104y/g, PR: 183y, 11.4y/pr. 2005: 91r, 1199y, 13.2y/r, 8TDs, 109y/g, PR: 159y, KR: 1256y, 30.6y/kr, TD, 100ydr, All RMAC

III
WR NICK BUBLAVI Catholic 6’2” 201 - All-American WR led all of NCAA Division III with 101 catches for 1,797 yards and 15 touchdowns. Set ODAC career records in receiving yards (4,485) and touchdowns (43) and competed in the Aztec Bowl.
WR NOAH FEHRENBACH St. John Fisher 6'3" 205 - Led the Conference with 77 receptions, good for first all-time in school history. His 1,180 yards receiving and 15 receiving touchdowns are also single-season records. A dangerous weapon anywhere on the field, is 3x All E8 and is an All American. Played in the Aztec Bowl, and leaves Fisher as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (205), yards (3,083), and receiving touchdowns (36).
WR BRAD DUESING Washington University 6'3" 210 – All American and UAA Offensive Player of the Year, had a school-record 75 catches for 1,136 yards and 10 touchdowns. Eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth-consecutive season, becoming the second player in NCAA history (Division I, II or III) to record four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

NAIA
WR DEONTRAE JOHNSON Morningside 6'3" 200 - Is a transfer from the University of South Dakota and put together one of the greatest individual seasons in Morningside history. The 2005 NAIA national leader with average of 146.9 pass reception yards per game. Caught 81 passes for school-record totals of 1,910 yards and 21 touchdowns for average of 23.6 yards per catch. Also set Morningside single-season records with 22 touchdowns and 132 points scored. Finished career in fourth place in Morningside history with 1,910 career pass reception yards in just one season of play. Had seven 100-yard reception games, including a school-record 287-yard performance on nine catches 2005 Stats: 81 rec, 1910 yds, 23.6 avg, 21 TDs.
WR DWAYNE HODGE Belhaven 6'2" 200 - Named offensive co-player of the year for the Mid-South Conference’s west division.Caught 74 balls for 1078 yards and 6 TD’s in 10 games for the Blazers, including a 91-yard touchdown reception against Lambuth.
WR LORENZO SELECTMAN William Jewell 6'1" 209 - All-Conference receiver with good size, speed and overall skills. Real go-to guy. Was top-five in every conference receiving category in '04. 2005 Stats: 55 rec, 1037 yds, 14 TDs, 18.9 avg.
WR TYLER PETERSON Carroll College 5'11" 180 - All-American receiver with very good speed and solid hands. 2005 Stats: 57 rec, 1093 yds, 19.2 avg, 16 TDs, 6 KOR, 157 yds, 26.2 avg, 10 PR, 184, 18.4 avg, 1 TD.