Criner is one of the top prospects at WR this season. He had a breakout season in 2010 in which he had 82 receptions, 1233 yards and 11 touchdowns. However this season hasn't been his best but with the situation in Arizona as it is he performed well. This season he played in all but one game. He finished the season with 75 receptions, 956 yards and 11 touchdowns. Criner played outstandingly well in the last 2 games totalling 18 receptions, 263 yards and 3 touchdowns taking into consideration both of these teams were easily the better team. He has a good frame and great size. His ball catching skills are good but at times does let the ball into his frame. Along with his height he complements that with good speed.
A bonus for teams interested in him are that there are no reported character issues meaning he will not cause mayhem when signing contracts or being the go to guy so to speak. However he does play in a pass-happy offence which is used in order for him to get open. Some scouts view this as a negative. A somewhat bigger concern may be his ability to get off the line when jammed. He posses good knowledge and uses his speed and acceleration to get a step on DB's these are ways he usually finds open space. Going into the 2012 draft with the year that Criner has had he will be a 2nd round draft pick. If he impresses in his workouts and at the combine that could potentially rise to a 1st round pick.
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