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Tevin Reese - WR - Bears

Baylor senior WR Tevin Reese dropped 13.1 percent of targets thrown his way in 2012.

Reese did average around nine yards after the catch, which is a number larger than Tavon Austin's total in 2012. However, this drop percentage was even worse than Justin Hunter, who was widely criticized for his unreliable hands. Reese will need to take the next step in 2013 and continue the trend for ultra productive receivers from Baylor.
Source: The Sideline View
May 8 - 9:16 AM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

Cowboys selected Baylor WR Terrance Williams with the No. 74 overall pick.

Williams (6-2, 208) succeeded Kendall Wright as Baylor's No. 1 receiver as a senior, catching 97 passes for 1,832 yards (18.9 YPR) and 12 scores. Despite a pedestrian 4.52 forty time, Williams is very much a vertical stretcher. The pre-draft concerns among NFL scouts were that Williams lacks quick-twitch explosiveness, and is a one-trick pony with stiff hips and little or no physical element to his game. He'll get a chance to prove them wrong in Dallas' vertically-minded attack. An aging and increasingly injury prone Miles Austin will be on the spot this season.
Apr 26 - 9:19 PM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

NFL.com's Gil Brandt considers Baylor WR Terrance Williams the 37th best prospect in the 2013 draft.

After discussing Williams' pro day, Brandt described the receiver as "a really good looking athlete and is a likely second-round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft." We aren't so certain that Williams will draw a top-64 pick, since he is a bit of a one trick pony at this point, specializing in vertical routes.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 21 - 9:24 AM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

A lot of teams have third-round grades on Baylor WR Terrance Williams, according to NFL Network's Mike Mayock.

Mayock believes Williams followed up a less than average Senior Bowl with a poor COmbine performance, showing little explosiveness in lower body tests. Apparently, teams see him as a glider or smooth athlete who lacks a quick twitch or second gear.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 5 - 9:17 AM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

Baylor' Terrance Williams is no longer included in NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock's top five WRs.

Williams was Mayock's third receiver in his last batch of rankings, with Tavon Austin, Quinton Patton and DeAndre Hopkins all surpassing him now. Earlier in the process, Williams was considered by some as a first-round option, but we've felt he is a bit of a one trick pony in terms of vertical receiving ability.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 2 - 10:53 AM
Nick Florence - QB - Bears

Baylor QB Nick Florence will not pursue a career in the NFL.

"I've decided to hang up my cleats and finish my master’s in December," Florence said. "My wife and I have spent the last one and a half months talking about it, and it all came down to what we wanted in life, and it didn't include playing football." It is an interesting choice, since far worse players have retired before entering the NFL, but it is refreshing to see this kind of life choice made prior to the draft.
Source: Waco Tribune
Feb 8 - 12:01 PM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

CBS Sports' Pete Prisco believes the Minnesota Vikings should select Baylor WR Terrance Williams in the first-round.

Prisco mentioned the aging linebacker position as an area of need, but ultimately the Vikings need to give Adrian Peterson help on the offensive side of the ball. He added that a Calvin Johnson type receiver would help, but specifically meant a large body that can stretch the field. Williams put together a great 2012 season but has a history of questionable hands.
Source: CBS Sports
Jan 31 - 7:17 PM
Lache Seastrunk - RB - Bears

Baylor sophomore RB Lache Seastrunk rushed for 138 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries Thursday against UCLA.

Baylor head coach Art Briles stated that he was ready to set Seastrunk free during this game, and he certainly did. The sophomore showed off patience at the line of scrimmage and a nice wiggle to avoid tacklers in space. Seastrunk ends runs with burst, which is an excellent quality. Expect a big year in 2013 for the Baylor running back.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 09:19:00 AM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

Baylor senior WR Terrance Williams was held to two catches for 68 yards against UCLA.

We bet Williams would have received more targets if the game hadn't been over so early, with Baylor taking a big lead over UCLA. His 48 yard receptions took place on Williams' best route, a vertical pattern down the sideline, which will most likely be his role early on in the NFL. We would buy a Torrey Smith-like projection for Williams.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 09:10:00 AM
Nick Florence - QB - Bears

Baylor senior QB Nick Florence completed 10-of-18 attempts for 188 yards and two touchdowns against UCLA.

Florence was on fire early on but was not needed as Baylor took a large lead. Sure, Florence lacks ideal height and experience working through progressions, but he has great touch on vertical throws and isn't afraid to test those alleys in coverages.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 09:04:00 AM
Lache Seastrunk - RB - Bears

Baylor head coach Art Briles is planning on turning sophomore RB Lache Seastrunk loose in "a big way" against UCLA.

Seastrunk's season high in carries is 19, but expect the sophomore to tally at least 20 rushes in the team's bowl game. The Bears finally have a home run threat at running back with Seastrunk, and just a few weeks ago he took a 76 yard run to the house despite a quad cramp limiting him with 40 yards to go. He is one to watch for the future.
Source: Steve Greenberg on Twitter
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 08:36:00 AM
Ivory Wade - C - Bears

Baylor senior C Ivory Wade projects best to a zone blocking scheme, according to SI's Tony Pauline.

Pauline says that Wade's "play this year has scouts talking" after entering the season with little attention. The senior moved to center after spending two years at right tackle and "blocks with sound fundamentals and shows smarts." Pauline expects Wade to be selected in the later rounds.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 09:34:00 AM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

Baylor will take on UCLA in the Holiday Bowl on December 27.

This will be a fun contest, with Baylor's fast scoring offense against a very talented Bruins defense. The Bears top offensive talent, receiver Terrance Williams, has broken the school's single season all-purpose yards record and consistently wins vertically. He will face two potentially draftable corners in Sheldon Price and Aaron Hester. Defensive lineman Datone Jones can win off the snap with power or quicks and UCLA junior outside linebacker Anthony Barr may have more buzz surrounding him than any other prospect in the country. On offense, tight end Joseph Fauria is an intriguing receiving threat and running back Johnathan Franklin is very consistent.
Source: ESPN
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:25:00 PM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

Baylor senior WR Terrance Williams has 22 catches longer than 25 yards this season.

14 of those catches have gone for over 40 yards. Williams is at his best when taking the top off of coverages and beating them vertically. Yes, he lacks technical route running ability, but Williams has shown a willingness to go up and get targets this season, and his straight-line speed will intrigue many.
Source: ESPN
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 10:27:00 AM
Terrance Williams - WR - Bears

Baylor senior WR Terrance Williams caught seven passes for 175 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Texas Tech.

This performance allowed Williams to set the Baylor single season receiving record, breaking Kendall Wright's mark from last year. We don't like Williams as much as we did Wright, but that is mainly due to the former's history of bobbles. We can't doubt Williams' straight-line speed, however.
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 07:40:00 PM

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