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Devin Thomas 2008 Fantasy Projections – Washington Redskins

admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:56:37 +0000

The Washington Redskins entered the 2008 NFL Draft with a major need at wide receiver. With the 34th pick of the draft, the Redskins decided to address that concern by picking Devin Thomas out of Michigan State. Thomas has a chance to play in his rookie season and has an outside chance of becoming a starter.

While Thomas only had one good season at Michigan State, it was one amazing season. Last year, Thomas had 79 catches, 1260 yards and eight touchdowns. At 6-foot-2 and 218 pounds, Thomas has good size to make a lot of plays – especially near the endzone.

The questions surrounding Thomas mostly concern his experience. He doesn’t have many snaps on his resume and could face a steep learning curve in the NFL. That said, he’s a gifted athlete who is entering a situation where he can get a lot of action.

In fantasy football, Thomas would be a late round flyer in a draft. He may become a starter eventually but there’s a larger chance that he’ll not see too much action. The best route to take with Thomas is not to draft him but keep an eye on him when he’s on the waiver wire. If he breaks into the starting lineup, that’d be the time to pick him up.

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NFL 2008 Mock Draft – Chicago Bears

admin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:55:24 +0000

The Chicago Bears entered the 2007 season as a team with a questionable offense and a world class defense. By the end of the 2007 season, the Bears’ offense was even more questionable and their defense wasn’t as dominant as it had been in the past.

Heading into the 2008 NFL Draft, the Bears have a lot of holes in their roster. Offensively, they still have Rex Grossman at quarterback. Cedric Benson was a disappointment at running back and he’s returning as the likely starter. Muhsin Muhammad and Bernard Berrian were lost to free agency – thinning an already thin corps of wide receivers.

With the 14th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Bears will likely be in the market for the best offensive player available. Although they’ve invested a lot of time and effort in Benson, the team could very well take another running back this year. Rashard Mendenhall could be on the board and he’d give another option if Benson struggles again in 2008.

At wide receiver, the Bears will likely consider Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas. If Kelly is still on the board, he’d make a very solid pick. Thomas would be a bit of a reach but the team is so desperate for wide receiver help that it’d be understandable.

Grossman appears safe for another year because this draft isn’t very top heavy when it comes to quarterback. It’s extremely unlikely that the Bears will pick a quarterback in the first round.

Overall, expect the Bears to target either Kelly or Mendenhall. If both are off the board, Thomas would make sense. If all three are off the board, the Bears could look at another receiver such as Limas Sweed or Mario Manningham.

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Devin Thomas – 2008 NFL Draft Prospect

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:09:03 +0000

Devin Thomas Stats
After a year at a community college and a quiet first year at Michigan State, Devin Thomas excelled in his junior season. He finished the year with 79 catches, 1260 yards and eight touchdowns. In a late season win, Thomas had a great game for Michigan State against Penn State, finishing with seven catches, 139 yards and there touchdowns.

Devin Thomas Analysis
Right now, Devin Thomas is more of an athlete than a true wide receiver. Once he catches the ball, he’s a silky smooth runner who can gain extra yardage. The problem with Thomas at the moment is he doesn’t have great technique in terms of getting open. Since he only played one real year of college football, he’s extremely raw compared to most prospects in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Devin Thomas Fantasy Projections
While Devin Thomas is shooting up the draft charts based on his natural athleticism, it’d be best to avoid him in a redraft fantasy football league in 2008. Thomas is more of a long range prospect who might pan out two or three years down the line. In a dynasty, Thomas would be a quality pick as long as you have the roster flexibility to wait on him.

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