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Atlanta Falcons: four wide receivers to watch at combine

By Colin Hubbard

Oct 3, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) attempts to make a catch against the University of Texas Longhorns in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The pass was incomplete. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) attempts to make a catch against the University of Texas Longhorns in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The pass was incomplete. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michael Thomas – Ohio State

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) makes a catch over Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) makes a catch over Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Michael Thomas is the No. 3 ranked wide receiver in this years’ draft according to CBS Sports and may fall right into the Atlanta Falcons’ lap in the early part of the second round. Thomas has been the best all-around receiver for Ohio State over the past couple of years and is going to make an NFL team very, very happy.

Thomas’ size is perfect. He’s 6-3, 220 pounds and to imagine him lined up opposite of Julio Jones is something that put’s a smile on my face. He is a strategic route-runner  and is very good in 50-50 situations and has a very good blood-line. Thomas is the cousin of former No. 1 overall pick Keyshawn Johnson.

What will make-or-break Thomas’ combine is his 40-yard dash time. While many thing it’s unfair to judge a player based on a short sprint, it’s a big part of the evaluation plan and he needs to run a good time to solidify himself as one of the top receivers in this years’ draft.

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