Stedman Bailey

ANALYSIS
Conventional wisdom has Bailey assessed as a second- or third-tier receiver in this draft, but we hold him in a regard similar to that of 2012's Kendall Wright, who went 20th overall. Bailey should measure in around 5'9.5", which limits his upside in the eyes of many, but he plays bigger than that since he has a standout ability to attack the ball when it's in the air. Bailey is a rare high-motor receiver who gives some glimpses of Steve Smith-like aggressiveness. He's not quite as fast or explosive as Smith, and he's not as powerful of a runner after the catch, but Bailey grades very well in all those categories himself and still looks every bit of a strong starting receiver in the NFL. His quarterback, Geno Smith, declared Bailey the nation's best route runner this year, which is a high compliment given that the two played on the same team as Tavon Austin, who heads into the draft with a good chance of going in the first round. Bailey caught 185 passes for 2,906 yards and 37 touchdowns in the last 26 games of his college career.