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2019 NFL Draft Combine: Top 10 Players to Watch

By John Mitchell

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners approaches the stands after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners approaches the stands after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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4. A.J Brown and D.K. Metcalf, WRs, Ole Miss 

The group of wide receivers will be of particular interest in Indianapolis as the race for the top of the draft board looks to be mostly wide open, highlighted by the dynamic duo at Ole Miss – A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf.

Brown was the more productive of the two during their time at Oxford, but Metcalf has generated the most draft buzz to his impressive size and physical attributes. Metcalf has the potential to be that big-bodied dynamic No. 1 option that Brown will likely never become.

Metcalf has impressive size, strength, and speed that makes him a nightmare matchup for smaller defensive backs. He was on pace for a huge season with the Rebels in 2018 before being knocked out for the season with a neck injury.

Brown has the numbers and is further along as a prospect than his teammate. Brown has the full route-tree in his repertoire already. The concern with him is a lack of speed that could cause him to struggle to gain separation from NFL defensive backs. His 40-time this week in Indianapolis will be of particular interest to prospective franchises. If he runs a respectable time, he could clinch a first round selection; if his 40-time ends up more in the 4.6 to 4.7 range, he could slip to day two.

Brown might never be a dynamic deep threat, but he should find a comfortable home as a trusty possession big slot receiver at the next level.

Metcalf will need to show that he has worked on his route running since his injury, proving to scouts that he’s the total package as a prospect.

Both guys sport a lot of potential, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them be the first two receivers off the board in April.

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