When most scouts watch film of Dez Bryant’s 2007 or 2008 season, they see an elite receiver worthy of a top 10 pick. But given his 2009 suspension and rumored “diva attitude,” teams are reluctant to take him that high.
Bryant didn’t improve his draft status on Tuesday during his Pro Day workout. He forgot his cleats and reportedly slipped during the forty-yard dash while posting a time of 4.52. He also ran a 4.68 on another attempt, which is obviously on the slow side (that’s putting it mildly) for a receiver that is regarded as an elite prospect. I don’t know what’s worse – his slow times or the fact that he forgets his cleats to such an important day.
The Broncos, who hold the 11th overall pick, have been linked to Bryant in a couple of reports. There’s a notion that once Denver trades Brandon Marshall, they’ll take Bryant in the first round to help fill their need for another playmaking receiver. On the surface, it makes sense.
That said, Bryant certainly didn’t help his draft stock today. He already sat out both the Combine and Oklahoma State’s March 10 Pro Day and pushed back his private workout from March 25 to March 30. NFL Network’s Mike Mayock believes that Bryant is the third best overall prospect in the draft, but there’s no guarantee that he won’t fall in the first round.
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