Darrius Heyward-Bey

Last Updated: October 14th, 2009
Managed By: Jeff West

School	Maryland
Height	6 ' 1.6 "
Weight	210 lbs.
Speed	4.30 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2009
Birth Date	2/26/1987
Jersey #	8
Current Position	WR
Projected Position	WR
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	2
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

Maryland's Profile for Darrius Heyward-Bey

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	TDs	FL
'06-'07	13	10	45	694	15.4	5	---
'07-'08	13	13	51	786	15.4	3	---
'08-'09	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
'09-'10	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Overview

A top 50 prepster coming out of High School, Darius Heyward-Bey entered college with impressive measurables. After red-shirting in 2005, Heyward-Bey was selected as a First Team Freshman All-American by several scouting servies in 2006. Heyward-Bey followed up his first season with another impressive season earning All ACC honors in 2007. Heyward-Bey is an impressive athlete with the potential to be one of the best WRs in the nation.

Really impressed at the Combine, running the fastest official forty of anyone invited (4.30) and looking good in drills.

Strengths

Has tremendous straight-line speed and excellent run after the catch ability. Makes something out of nothing after the catch. Is very quick in and out of cuts and may be the best receiver in the draft in terms of getting separation in press coverage. Has incredible leaping ability, with a 40" vertical leap. Adequate at catching the ball away from his body and will fight in traffic. Game breaker.

Weaknesses

Could stand to get stronger and has frame to add 10 pounds without losing speed. Must become a better route runner and improve concentration across the middle. Doesn't seem to like blocking, and is not very good at it. Has always been "the man," and must yet prove he can adjust to being "a guy" on a TEAM at the next level. Average hands at this stage of his career. Depends on his speed too much, and takes things for granted.

Projection

If he proves up that 4.23 speed with post-season timings, Heyward-Bey could easily be one of the first WR's off the board. Currently a late 1st Rounder/early 2nd rounder.

Member Ratings

User: timb2
Date/Time: 04/10/2009 - 10:52AM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

I want him to be round 1 but his routes and hands need work.

User: BUFFALO BILL
Date/Time: 02/7/2009 - 3:52PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

fast,fast,fast

User: Eagles6606
Date/Time: 12/26/2008 - 8:59AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

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