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Oakland Raiders: Ranking the Top 10 receivers in the draft

By Austin Gayle

Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) scores on a ten-yard catch past the defense by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Jordan Sterns (13) and cornerback Kevin Peterson (1) in the second quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) scores on a ten-yard catch past the defense by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Jordan Sterns (13) and cornerback Kevin Peterson (1) in the second quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) in the first quarter during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) runs the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) in the first quarter during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Braxton Miller, Ohio State

After taking snaps under center for his first three years at Ohio State, Braxton Miller made the switch to receiver in his final year with the Buckeyes due to the level of talent they already had at the quarterback position in J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones.

In 2015, Miller brought in just 26 receptions for 341 yards and three touchdowns, but he has exploded onto the NFL radar through his limited experience and his play in the practices prior to the 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

At 6’1”, 201 pounds, Miller’s desirable size and athleticism should allow him to remain versatile at the next level as both an outside and slot receiver. Though he still needs to perfect his technique as a route-runner, Miller is quick enough to make defenders look silly in and out of his cuts. Also, Miller is simply a playmaker whenever the ball is in his hands, and with experience at quarterback and taking handoffs, he should have a versatile role at the next level.

As previously noted, Miller lacks experience as a receiver, and given the fact that he is an extremely raw talent, he will need time to develop his technique before he can develop into a volume catcher at the next level.

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