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Revis: Pryor one of NFL's best athletes

Steve Mitchell / USA TODAY Sports

While New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis feels his play and his body deteriorating, he made the opposite assessment of quarterback-turned-receiver Terrelle Pryor ahead of their potential matchup Sunday when the Jets face the Cleveland Browns.

The veteran shutdown defender has been very impressed with what he's seen from the Browns' bright spot.

"He's one of the best athletes in the NFL today,'' Revis said Thursday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. "For him to switch positions like he's done, and actually excel in a position swap, I tip my hat off to him. He's a Pittsburgh guy as well, so it's good to see us Pittsburgh guys excel in the NFL. It's great. He's an awesome player."

Pryor is dealing with a hamstring injury at the moment, but is expected to suit up. In his first full season as a receiver, he's leading his team with 35 catches for 431 yards and three touchdowns, while filling in at quarterback when necessary.

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