2019 NFL Draft: Predicting touchdown totals for top rookie wide receivers
JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Philadelphia Eagles: 57th pick of 2019 NFL Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles added another weapon into their offense on their quest for another Super Bowl run in 2019 with former Stanford Cardinal, JJ Arcega-Whiteside.
Whiteside was a force in the Pac-12 and finished his career with Stanford with 28 touchdowns. Good for second in school history.
He has apparently hit the ground running and has had a solid camp, making highlight plays that show the big-play threat he could be on Sundays.
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At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Whiteside will add another big target for Carson Wentz to choose from. He specializes in high-pointing the football and shows a knack for boxing out smaller DB’s with his positioning.
While the potential within this offense is obviously there, I wouldn’t expect too much from the rookie just yet. He is going to be pretty low on the target priority list with the likes of Zach Ertz, Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor and Dallas Goedert ahead of him.
Arcega-Whiteside will still be an option when the Eagles get deep in the red zone and should see opportunities to pull down a few touchdowns in 2019.
TD Prediction: 4
Parris Campbell, Indianapolis Colts: 59th pick of 2019 NFL Draft
The Indianapolis Colts have been desperate to find a partner in crime for T.Y. Hilton on the outside for years now and they hope they found that guy in Parris Campbell.
Campbell was electric in his final year with the Buckeyes as he reeled in 90 balls for 1,063 yards and nabbed 12 touchdowns. What is even more impressive is that 809 of those yards came after the catch, so when the ball is in his hands, he is dangerous.
His 4.31 40-yard dash at the combine was tied with for the fastest in the receiver group and his 40-inch vert was the fifth highest. Needless to say, he certainly checks the box when it comes to being an elite athlete.
Campbell will immediately provide a spark from the slot and he is terrific at finding open space in the middle of the field, but expect Campbell to be used as a vertical threat as well.
His home run threat ability will lead to him making a substantial impact in year one with the Colts.
TD Prediction: 5