By now, you've all probably heard that wide receiver Andre Johnson's time with the Houston Texans is coming to an end. That means head coach Bill O'Brien will need to bring in another big, strong and athletic WR to fill the hole left in Johnson's wake. Who will that receiver be and where will the team find him?
The football writers of CSNWashington.com think it may be Dorial Green-Beckham with the No. 16 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
"DeAndre Hopkins is a rising wide receiver star, but it's looking doubtful Andre Johnson returns to Houston next season. The 6-foot-5 Green-Beckham is a freaky prospect with size and speed. He also didn't play a snap this season with the Sooners after transferring from Missouri. Good chance DGB moves into this range if he wows during combine season."
Green-Beckham put up impressive numbers at the NFL combine last month. His raw physical tools high ceiling is plain to see. But teams are worried about his off-field decision making and maturity. Will their concerns prevent DGB from going in the first round?
Here's what ESPN NFL Draft Insider Todd McShay had to say about Green-Beckham.
"Green-Beckham inspired Calvin Johnson comparisons at the combine when he measured in at 6-5, 237 pounds. However, while his athletic tests were impressive, they weren't on the same level as Megatron's; Green-Beckham ran a 4.49 40-yard dash compared to Johnson's 4.35. NFL teams will have to do a lot of digging into Green-Beckham's past behavior, as it led to his departure from Missouri and could serve as a significant deterrent to drafting him, depending on what they uncover...But as a physical talent, he has all the tools to be an excellent NFL receiver, with an outstanding combination of height, bulk and straight-line speed."
