Dez Bryant Compares Himself To Larry Fitzgerald

Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant has not played a football game since September 9, 2009 against Rice. In that game, Bryant hauled in 9 catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns. That was his final game before losing his eligibility at Oklahoma State due to an NCAA investigation surrounding his relationship with all-time great corner, Deion Sanders.

Despite not playing in nearly five months, Bryant has kept his spot as the number one ranked wideout heading into the 2010 NFL Draft. He is currently ranked No. 7 overall on the NFL Mocks Big Board.

The 2008 First-team All-American is not short on talent and he lacks no confidence. While speaking with media on Friday, Bryant said, “I’m very similar to Larry Fitzgerald in some ways, as far as catching the ball, tracking the ball, making uncatchable catches catchable.”

With those comments it appears that Bryant has been listening to draft analysts. He often draws comparisons to NFL receivers Terrell Owens and Larry Fitzgerald.

Bryant has the size (6’2, 220) that you look for in a number one wide receiver and he has unbelievable hands. He is a very athletic and strong receiver that is not afraid to go across the middle and go up for the jump balls.

In Bryant’s only full season as a starter at Oklahoma State, he put up eye-popping numbers. His 87 catches, 1,480 yards, and and 19 touchdowns earned him his First-Team All-American honors.

Matt Casey and Rob Hahn of ProFootballTalk.com caught up with Dez Bryant, and here is the video: