Hakeem Nicks a sneaky playmaker

Posted Apr 22, 2009
Hakeem Nicks might be the best example in this year’s NFL Draft class for why talent evaluators should pay more attention to the video and less to their stopwatches. Nicks clocked a respectable 4.51 at the combine, but the Tar Heels wideout is more about making difficult catches and creating separation. He gives credit to his high school coach for getting him ready for the demands of the receiver position at the higher levels of football. (Buffalo Bills)

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