FLOWERY BRANCH – The NFL draft is finally here!.Each morning for the past few weeks, we've taken a look at a player on the Falcons' draft board.
Today we’ll look at Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, who could be drafted to help replace Harry Douglas. The Falcons recently worked him and host of other Miami Hurricanes out in Coral Gables, Fla.
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 5-foot, 10-inches
Weight: 185 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds at the combine and 4.28 at Pro Day.
10-yard split: 1.54 seconds at the combine, 1.48 at Pro Day
20-yard shuttle: 2.57 seconds at the combine, 2.45 at Pro Day.
Broad Jump: 10-feet, 2-inches at combine, 10-9 at Pro Day.
Vertical: 39 inches
Three-cone: 6.70 at combine, 6.85 at Pro Day
The book on Phillip Dorsett
Former Miami star Phillip Dorsett, a speedy wide receiver, could make an immediate impact in the NFL as a returner.
Dorsett, who’s not related to Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, returned kickoffs and punts for the Hurricanes. He also caught 121 passes over his career. Because of his versatility, he’ll be one of the top targets in the NFL draft.
“We knew he was fast,” NFL Network draft analyst Charles Davis said. “He ran 4.33 at the combine. Going 4.33 to 4.28 (at his Pro Day) gets our attention.”
Dorsett may need some time to work on his route running. But, while he’s working out the kinks in the passing game, he can return punts and kickoffs.
“I still say he has first-round talent, but I’ve always had him in the second round, and that’s where I think he will go,” Davis said.
FALCONS DRAFT BOARD
5 questions with Boise State running back Jay Ajayi
5 questions with Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson
5 questions with Miami offensive lineman Ereck Flowers
5 questions with Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams
5 questions with Oklahoma tight end Blake Bell
Kentucky's Bud Dupree vs. Nebraska's Randy Gregory
5 questions with Nebraska's Randy Gregory
5 questions with Kentucky's Bud Dupree
5 questions with Missouri's Shane Ray
5 questions with Clemson's Vic Beasley
5 questions with Alabama safety Landon Collins
5 questions with Alabama quarterback Blake Sims
5 questions with Florida defensive end Dante Fowler Jr.
5 questions with Oregoan DL Arik Armstead
5 questions with Miami inside linebacker Denzel Perryman
Falcons go to check out several Miami Hurricanes
Some of the attendees to the Falcons locals day
ATLANTA FALCONS 2015 DRAFT PICKS
First round: 8th overall selection
Second round: 42nd overall selection
Third round: 73rd overall selection
Fourth round: 107th overall selection
Fifth round: 146th overall selection
Sixth round: 185th overall selection
Seventh round: 225th overall selection
Seventh round: 249th overall selection*
*Pick is from New England through St. Louis
POSITION-BY-POSITION FOR 2015 NFL DRAFT
Wednesday: Top 5 Inside Linebackers
Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman ,
Thursday: Top 5 defensive tackles
(Leonard Williams' Rugby skill will become handy in the NFL)
Friday: Top 5 defensive backs
Alabama's Landon Collins is the top safety prospect
Saturday: Top 5 special teamers
Dorsett, Alford could be top returners
Sunday: Top 5 edge rushers (defensive ends/outside linebackers).
Big Chuck Smith breaks down the top pass-rush prospects
Monday: Top 5 Offensive line
Georgia Tech's Shaquille Mason trying to convert to center for NFL
Tuesday: Top 5 Wide receivers
Georgia's Chris Conley now projects as a fourth-rounder
Wednesday, April 22: Top 5 Running backs
Thursday, April 23: Top 5 Quarterbacks
NFL must handle Winston, Mariota with care. Both need seasoning
Friday, April 24: Top 5 Tight ends
South Carolina's Rory "Buster" Anderson hopes to get his NFL shot
ICYMI: Here's a link to last year's Position-by-Position series.
