Pitts isn’t the only Florida player gaining ground, though. Leading receiver Kadarius Toney had a breakout senior season, finally becoming a consistent and reliable target in the passing game. He was already one of the most dangerous players in college football with the ball in his hands, and by solidifying his route-running and catching, he made it much easier to get him the ball in space.
Toney’s a much more well-rounded player than he was last season, and it shouldn’t be a surprise that his skills could see him taken on Day 1. Kiper projects Toney being picked 19th overall by the Washington Football Team, who could certainly use receiver help from a player like Toney.
Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
I would have liked to get a quarterback for Washington, but my top five are all off the board. Ron Rivera & Co. have to figure out the position, and maybe the answer is a veteran in free agency. Instead let’s focus on a wide receiver group that has only Terry McLaurin as a plus starter. Kyle Pitts got a lot of the attention from people watching the Gators this season, but Toney opened the eyes of NFL scouts. He was a Swiss Army knife, catching 70 passes with 10 scores, adding a touchdown as a runner and one more on a punt return. Think of a Tyreek Hill-type playmaker who can beat teams in a variety of ways. We’ve already seen Washington get creative with Antonio Gibson, and it should find ways to get the ball in Toney’s hands.
Both players will have the chance to either raise or lower their stocks at the “reimagined” NFL Combine, which is essentially just a glorified pro day that will be held by schools on campus.
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