Is WR Maclin Going to be a Bust? [Split Thread]

[Keith]

Honestly, I am still in big-time catch-up mode when it comes to reviewing prospects. So I didn't watch a lot of Mizzou games, just highlights, videos, etc.

Maclin has some traits of a first rounder, but mostly those of other first round busts. He's a long strider with some deep speed, but I get some Troy Williamson and Ted Ginn family shivers here. Maclin has some straightline speed and vision, which I think is pretty evident in his returns, but I am having a hard time seeing the short area quickness and good route running, critical for most offenses for a WR1. His hands seem okay though, which would separate him from Williamson, but I worry maybe I'm not seeing the full picture.

So Maclin to me looks like a good WR2 candidate, something I do not want with my first round pick, which makes me think bust for anyone selecting him that high.