Earl Bennett SELECTED BY: Chicago Bears Round 3(7)

SI Grade 3.80 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter awarded all Conference honors since his freshman campaign. Junior totals included a team leading 75/830/5 after a career-best 82/1146/6 as a sophomore. Posted 79/876/9 as a freshman.

POSITIVES: Sure handed, possession receiver best in the intermediate field. Quickly releases into routes, nicely adjusts to the errant throw and looks the pass into his hands. Comes back to the ball, uses his frame to shield away opponents and makes the difficult reception with defenders draped on him. Displays good focus and concentration, coming away from the crowd with the ball. Relatively effective running after the reception.

NEGATIVES: Must improve his route running. Rounds off breaks and slowly exits routes. Marginal quickness and speed in his overall game.

ANALYSIS: Bennett has been an ultra-productive receiver in one of the nations top conferences. He projects well as a second receiver at the next level and should be a solid compliment for a team with a speedy wide out.

PROJECTION: Late Sixth Round