Will The San Diego Chargers Be Able To Amass The Potential Of Demetrius Byrd?

Demetrius Byrd all together as a football prospect, he's the embodiment of the million-dollar talent with a bad head.

He has all the tools you look for in a wide receiver. At 6'1" 200 lbs he has the prototypical size for the position. He definitely has the speed; he has been clocked as low as 4.29 in the 40 yard dash.

He also possesses something the Chargers hope to uncover his enormous upside.

The big question that put his NFL career in jeopardy is a near-fatal car accident.

He's expected to make a full recovery and ultimately return to normal, but he is not expected to be back soon.

When Demetrius is healthy, he is a threat to score a touchdown where ever he is on the field. 

He is able to find the hole in the seam, and do big things when he gets the ball on the move.

Unfortunately, he is not a not a good route runner. Something he will need to work on and develop in the NFL.

His hands are shaky at time and he will drop passes that he should catch.

While at LSU he did not live up to the hype of becoming the superstar receiver he should have become.

Do not get me wrong he was very good and he will be solid for the Chargers solely on raw skills alone. 

But he has the chance to be great and special.

If it all falls into place for Demetrius and if he finds the desire to become the NFL’s best receiver, it’s all there for the taking.

Demetrius Byrd has the chance to achieve greatness and if he can put his mind to it the Chargers will have truly gotten a steal in the seventh round.