outofhnd
02-24-2009, 04:07 PM
I saw a few games with this player and posted his nfl.com analysis tell me what you think.
Otis Wiley, S
Height:6'1"
Weight:213
College:Michigan State
Conference:Big 10
Hometown:Flint, MI
High School:Carman-Ainsworth
Analysis
Overview
Wiley had a brilliant sophomore season that had scouts pining to see more, but was nowhere near that level as a junior. Wiley bounced back at the start of his senior season, showing rare elusiveness as a punt returner for a player his size and snaring four interceptions over his first four games in 2008. But struggles with groin and knee injuries over the second half of the year may have robbed him of the opportunity to ease concerns about his rollercoaster play. There is no denying that the three-year starter has the combination of size, athleticism, and penchant for the big play that scouts are looking for. Even so, with his most consistent season coming two years ago, teams could be hesitant to pull the trigger early on draft day.
High School
Rated among the nation's top 40 safeties by Rivals.com (No. 37) ... named to Prep Football Report's, SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams ... Listed among the Midwest's top prospects by Prep Football Report (No. 58) and SuperPrep (No. 86) ... Ranked among the state's top seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 11), The Detroit News (No. 12) and Lansing State Journal (No. 12) ... Three-year starter at free safety and wide receiver for Coach Jerry Parker at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Mich. ... earned all-state honors as a senior ... Recorded 78 tackles and five interceptions in 2004 ... Had 20 receptions for 380 yards (19.0-yard average) and five touchdowns as a senior ... Also blocked two punts in 2004 ... Produced 86 tackles and seven interceptions as a junior ... Also participates in track and men's basketball ... Finished sixth in the 300-meter hurdles (38.87) at the 2004 state meet (Division 1) ... Helped the Cavalier basketball team advance to the 2004 Class A finals ... Timed 4.4 seconds in the 40 ... Sports a 3.3 grade-point average.
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Analysis
Analysis
Positives: Prototype frame for the position. ... Surprising athletic ability for a player of his size. ... Good lateral agility and has at least adequate straight-line speed to compete in an NFL secondary. ... Has a late break on the ball. ... Competes well for the ball. ... Times leaps well and can highpoint passes. ... Reliable open-field tackler who flashes some pop. ... Not afraid to play in the box. ... Athletic enough to slip by blocks and make the tackle between the hashes. ... Versatile. ... Starting experience at free safety, strong safety, nickel cornerback and as a punt returner. ... Showed surprising burst as a first-year punt returner in 2008.
Negatives: Lacks consistency. ... Flashes the range of skills scouts are looking for, but has yet to put it all together in one dominant campaign. ... Relies on his agility to evade blocks, rather than facing up and discarding blockers. ... A reliable open-field tackler, but not a punisher in the middle. ... Will have to prove his straight-line speed.
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Otis Wiley, S
Height:6'1"
Weight:213
College:Michigan State
Conference:Big 10
Hometown:Flint, MI
High School:Carman-Ainsworth
Analysis
Overview
Wiley had a brilliant sophomore season that had scouts pining to see more, but was nowhere near that level as a junior. Wiley bounced back at the start of his senior season, showing rare elusiveness as a punt returner for a player his size and snaring four interceptions over his first four games in 2008. But struggles with groin and knee injuries over the second half of the year may have robbed him of the opportunity to ease concerns about his rollercoaster play. There is no denying that the three-year starter has the combination of size, athleticism, and penchant for the big play that scouts are looking for. Even so, with his most consistent season coming two years ago, teams could be hesitant to pull the trigger early on draft day.
High School
Rated among the nation's top 40 safeties by Rivals.com (No. 37) ... named to Prep Football Report's, SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams ... Listed among the Midwest's top prospects by Prep Football Report (No. 58) and SuperPrep (No. 86) ... Ranked among the state's top seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 11), The Detroit News (No. 12) and Lansing State Journal (No. 12) ... Three-year starter at free safety and wide receiver for Coach Jerry Parker at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Mich. ... earned all-state honors as a senior ... Recorded 78 tackles and five interceptions in 2004 ... Had 20 receptions for 380 yards (19.0-yard average) and five touchdowns as a senior ... Also blocked two punts in 2004 ... Produced 86 tackles and seven interceptions as a junior ... Also participates in track and men's basketball ... Finished sixth in the 300-meter hurdles (38.87) at the 2004 state meet (Division 1) ... Helped the Cavalier basketball team advance to the 2004 Class A finals ... Timed 4.4 seconds in the 40 ... Sports a 3.3 grade-point average.
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Analysis
Analysis
Positives: Prototype frame for the position. ... Surprising athletic ability for a player of his size. ... Good lateral agility and has at least adequate straight-line speed to compete in an NFL secondary. ... Has a late break on the ball. ... Competes well for the ball. ... Times leaps well and can highpoint passes. ... Reliable open-field tackler who flashes some pop. ... Not afraid to play in the box. ... Athletic enough to slip by blocks and make the tackle between the hashes. ... Versatile. ... Starting experience at free safety, strong safety, nickel cornerback and as a punt returner. ... Showed surprising burst as a first-year punt returner in 2008.
Negatives: Lacks consistency. ... Flashes the range of skills scouts are looking for, but has yet to put it all together in one dominant campaign. ... Relies on his agility to evade blocks, rather than facing up and discarding blockers. ... A reliable open-field tackler, but not a punisher in the middle. ... Will have to prove his straight-line speed.
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