Why Kevin White Will Be the Breakout Star of 2015 NFL Draft Class

In a draft class that is filled with potential star receivers, West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White stands out. White is strong, consistent and nearly perfect in size for a wideout (6'3", 210 lbs). White is ready to shake up the NFL.

The most exciting part of White's career at West Virginia was the drastic improvement he made over two seasons in Morgantown.

Coming in as a JUCO transfer in 2013, White had some initial problems meshing with West Virginia's offense. However, in 2014, he drastically improved.

	Catches	Yards	TDs	Average Yards Per Catch
2013	35	507	5	13.3
2014	109	1447	10	14.5

White had an incredible jump in almost every statistic. For the first seven weeks of the 2014 season, White averaged just under 146 yards and a touchdown per game. 

His drop-off in production after those first seven weeks can be somewhat justified as well. With quarterback Clint Trickett sustaining multiple concussions, backup Skyler Howard took over the reins. Howard and White didn't quite have the same chemistry.

The elevation of White's game from 2013 to 2014 has to be exciting for any NFL team that may be looking to draft him.

The fact that he's improved that much over a short period of time is a feat to behold in itself, and he will most likely improve in the future. Look out, NFL secondaries.

Here's a quality highlight compilation of White's 2014 season from YouTube user DougityDog:

There are many moments in this video that could be pointed out, but the one highlight that shows that White can beat receivers with more than his strength is at the two-minute, 45-second mark.

White is guarded by Oklahoma's Zack Sanchez, but not for long. He gets off Sanchez with a quick cut inside and follows by absolutely burning him down the sideline. White had 10 catches for 173 yards and a TD in the Mountaineers' 45-33 loss to the Sooners.

White deserves all the praise he gets for his ability to overpower defenders, but as Sanchez learns, if you disrespect his quickness, you will pay the price.

A defining "typical" catch for White is at the 4:10 mark in which he jumps over Kansas cornerback Dexter McDonald.

White doesn't quite beat McDonald off the snap but makes up for good coverage by jumping over McDonald and coming down with a hard-earned ball. White had six catches for 132 yards and a TD in West Virginia's 33-14 win over Kansas.

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White could be a game-changing receiver for any team—and not necessarily as a playmaker although he certainly has made his fair share of plays.

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The stats and specific examples White has produced show that he may be ready to make an instant impact in the NFL, and with his near-perfect stature, he'll at least be a integral part of whichever offense he becomes a part of. 

White offers an all-around option for offenses, and if he continues to improve at the next level, he will be the standout of the 2015 draft class.

All stats were found at ESPN.com unless otherwise stated.

Evan Reier is a first-year journalism major at the University of Alabama and a member of Bleacher Report's APSM program. Follow Evan on Twitter at @evanreier.