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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) rushes against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) rushes against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the most overhyped qualities in a wide receiver is size. Sure, size can be a factor if you’re naturally a physical receiver with great hands who can make catches in traffic, but if you’re a polished route runner with elite speed, you can still play at the next level regardless of how big you are.

Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook is proving that he’s one of the best receivers in college football this season despite coming in at just 6’0” and 175 pounds. He has been on an absolute tear as of late, picking up 12 total touchdowns in a five-game span.

Westbrook has the soft hands and speed to make plays all over the field, but especially as a deep threat. He may not be the biggest guy and scouts will complain that he was limited upside as a senior, but Westbrook has the tools to make an immediate impact as a slot receiver in the NFL.

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