DeVante Parker: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on WR's NFL Draft Stock

Timothy RappMar 16, 2015

In another pretty strong wide receiver class at this year's NFL draft, DeVante Parker figures to be one of the first players off the board. In turn, that should generate a fair amount of buzz for the young star in the making.

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Breer: Some Teams Prefer Parker to White

Friday, April 24

Albert Breer of NFL.com reported that some teams prefer Parker to West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White and went on to say that Parker had a "good shot" at being drafted in the top 10.

On April 13, according to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, via Drew Boylhart of The Huddle Report, multiple teams consider Parker a top-10 prospect in this year's draft.

Parker's Pro Player Comparison

Thursday, April 23

Bleacher Report NFL draft analyst Matt Miller shared his thoughts on Parker's pro player comparison:

Will Vikings Reunite Parker and Bridgewater?

Friday, April 17

Miller discussed whether the Vikings would reunite former Louisville teammates Parker and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater:

Simms: Parker a Good Fit for Browns

Tuesday, March 17

Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms explained why Parker would be a logical choice for the Browns in the draft:

Parker's Draft Outlook

Monday, March 16

Despite missing the first seven games of the season, Parker still finished his senior season at Louisville with 43 receptions for 855 yards and three touchdowns. In his four-year career at the school, he only finished with less than 740 receiving yards in his freshman season, and he's never finished with fewer than five touchdowns.

His 22 total touchdowns in his sophomore and junior seasons certainly paint the picture of a dangerous weapon in the red zone. Few, if any, of the wideouts in this year's class are better at high-pointing the ball and bringing it down no matter where it is thrown, and his combination of physical tools and experience means he should be an instant contributor for an NFL team.

Clearly, given the amount of meetings he is taking, more than a few organizations agree. In the modern, pass-happy NFL, rookie wide receivers are expected to produce immediately. Parker has all of the makings of a player who will live up to those expectations.