Meet the Prospects: Amari Cooper in a class of his own among pass catchers

Get to know all the top prospects for the 2015 NFL Draft, most of whom will be taking the field at the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 17-23 in Indianapolis.

Top Prospects By Position
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Offensive Tackles
Offensive Guards/Centers
Defensive Tackles
Defensive Ends
Inside Linebackers
Outside Linebackers
Cornerbacks/Safeties

Wide Receivers

Amari Cooper, Alabama

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Age: 20

2014 stats: 124 receptions, 1,727 receiving yards, 16 TDs

Cooper is exactly what pro scouts are looking for at the receiver position and don't expect his name to remain on the board for long. With the strength to gain separation at the line of scrimmage and the quickness to make plays after the catch, look for Cooper to be a difference maker at the pro level. 

DeVante Parker, Louisville

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 209 lbs.
Age: 22

2014 stats: 43 receptions, 855 receiving yards, 5 TDs

Parker's numbers from 2014 don't look that great, but he only played in six games. His size and long arms make him a dangerous target in the red zone and that is something every NFL club could use. Expect him to be gone in the first round.

Kevin White, West Virginia

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Age: 21

2014 stats: 109 receptions, 1,447 receiving yards, 10 TDs

White is a big play receiver that knows how to separate and get open down field. He has the speed to breakaway from defensive backs with ease and the strength to rip a ball away from a defender's hands. That's going to come in handy on Sundays.

Jaelen Strong, Arizona State

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Age: 21

2014 stats: 82 receptions, 1,165 receiving yards, 10 TDs

Strong is a big body and has the size NFL scouts are looking for. He has the ability to come down with the ball in traffic and make plays in tight spaces. Offensive coordinators should be jumping at the chance to work Strong into their scheme and create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. 

Sammie Coates, Auburn

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Age: 21

2014 stats: 34 receptions, 741 receiving yards, 4 TDs

Coates could have had better numbers if Auburn didn't run the ball so frequently. He is lightning quick for his size and has reportedly run a sub 4.4 40-yard dash in the past. Coates could be more of a complementary receiver in the pros, but there is upside to his game. 

Dorial Green-Beckham, Oklahoma

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 225 lbs.
Age: 21

2014: n/a

Green-Beckham is a wild card in this year's draft because he was forced to sit out the entire 2014 season due to a transfer restriction. He excelled on the field at Missouri in 2013, catching 12 touchdowns, but multiple arrests for marijuana got him kicked out of school. The talent is there, though, and NFL teams will now have to decide if Green-Beckham is worth the risk. 

Devin Smith, Ohio State

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Age: n/a

2014 stats: 33 receptions, 931 yards, 12 TDs

With nearly 1,000 yards on only 33 catches, Smith is a home-run hitter if there ever was one. His 28.2 yards per reception led the Big 10 and he frequently pulls away from corners with ease. Adding Smith would give any NFL squad an instant deep threat. 

Tight Ends

Maxx Williams, Minnesota

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 250 lbs.
Age: 20

2014 stats: 36 receptions, 569 yards, 8 TDs

Williams is a big body that is a difficult matchup for most defenders to handle. He's too big for a corner and too fast for linebacker. With some improvements in technique, Williams could also be a solid blocker at the next level.

Nick O'Leary, Florida State

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 247 lbs.
Age: 22

2014 stats: 48 receptions, 618 yards, 6 TDs

O'Leary is a sharp route runner that doesn't go down easy. He figures to be a possession guy that will bolster a team's attack on intermediate and underneath routes. 

Devin Funchess, Michigan

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Age: 20

2014 stats: 62 receptions, 733 yards, 4 TDs

Funchess is a unique talent that can be used at both tight end and wide receiver. His length allows him to pull in jump balls over smaller defensive backs and bring in passes thrown away from his body. If Funchess can improve his blocking, he'll be an effective weapon in a pro offense.