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Atlanta Falcons: Six receivers that could replace Roddy White

By Colin Hubbard

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a second quarter touchdown pass against Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Cyrus Jones (5) in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Michael Thomas (3) catches a second quarter touchdown pass against Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Cyrus Jones (5) in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Braxton Miller is a wild-card in this year’s draft for multiple reasons. For one, he hasn’t played a ton at wide receiver so he is very green, but his mind-boggling agility and potential makes him one of the most intriguing players in the entire 2016 draft and you best believe that the Atlanta Falcons will have him on their radar.

Miller didn’t run the quickest 40-yard dash. He ran it in 4.5 seconds which was 10th best, but he tied for the fastest 20-yard shuttle at 4.07 seconds and had the fastest 60-yard shuttle to go with the third-fastest 3-cone drill. He’s mighty quick, folks and what this man can do with route-running is out of this world.

Miller has been quoted as having extraordinary athleticism and can play just about any position on the football field. He proved that at Ohio State after playing both quarterback and running back. Miller is a matchup nightmare, especially on short, intermediate routes. R.I.P to corners who have the task of trying to cover him on a slant or dig route.

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Miller is also intriguing because nobody has a clue as to what route he will get drafted in. He says he will be a first-round pick, but many have him as a second-round grade. There’s not a chance on Earth that he makes it past the second round so the Falcons should be in play for him. Would I trade up in the second-route to get a player of Millers’ potential? Absolutely. No questions asked.

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