Welcome Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee (Pick #77)

[Hadl2Alworth]

Palmer reminds me of Malcom Floyd. Maybe a more aggressive version....I hope.

[MagicMamba88]

Is it just me or do I see a bit of Keenan Allen?

looks like it.

supposedly he played with bad QBs just like Keenan did in college

[Bolt-O]

[Bolt-O]

[Velo]

Mike Williams replacement.

[NoMoreChillies]

reminds me of Malcolm Floyd

[MagicMamba88]

[AK47]

looks like it.

supposedly he played with bad QBs just like Keenan did in college

Damn.....I actually see it. Look at the over the shoulder catches in the corner end zone. The way he uses his body to shield the smaller defender. The control. Same frame too. The crossing routes. The way he secures the ball and anticipates multiple guys come to hit him so he doesn't fight for more yardage (where strips occur), but rather use his size and momentum to fall forward a few steps...just like Keenan Allen.

[Xenos]

Here’s Brugler’s review:

19. Josh Palmer, Tennessee (6-foot-1, 210 pounds)


Brampton, Ontario (St. Thomas Aquinas); Age: 21.60

A four-year starter at Tennessee, Palmer was the Z receiver in former offensive coordinator Jim Chaney’s scheme. He became just the sixth Canadian to letter for the Volunteers. With only one career 100-yard receiving performance in 36 starts, his production was unimpressive, although below-average quarterback play at Tennessee was a main culprit.

Palmer has vacuum hands and natural tracking skills to win the catch point, registering only four drops (none in 2020) on 164 targets in his college career. He has enough speed to eliminate cushions, stack corners and win over the top, flashing playmaking skills when given the opportunity. Overall, Palmer doesn’t have an explosive gear, but his downfield work, ball skills and toughness are NFL-quality. He projects as a depth piece with starter potential in the right situation.

All-22 Takeaway: Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II was the 2020 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, allowing only two touchdowns in 13 games. He surrendered one of those touchdowns to Palmer on this outside vertical route, which is where the former Tennessee receiver is at his best. Lined up at the bottom of the screen, Palmer quickly stacks Surtain and cuts him off before beautifully tracking the football over his shoulder. He even earns bonus points for getting two feet down in the end zone before his momentum takes him out of bounds.

[Bearded14YourPleasure]

Honestly haven’t paid much attention to WR in this draft so will need to dig in on some tape. Not ready to call this a bad pick but definitely is an unexpected one. Was hoping for some interior OL but if he can hold onto the ball better than Guyton that will be a big positive.

[AK47]

Footwork!! KA 2.0

[Lone Bolt]

I'm sorry....I just don't understand who the Bolts thought were gonna take the kid in the 3rd, that they needed to spend #77. Obviously they like him...but #77?