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Originally Posted by Buckeyedynasty

I'd like to eat ND.

How does Floyd compare to other WR's that have been in college lately? Is he similar in style to anyone recently?

Here is a film review I did earlier:

'08 MN WR Mike Floyd (Notre Dame signee)

My take: Cretin-Durham uses Mike in a number of ways on offense. He is a WR, a RB and an H-back. Runs very well for a guy who is his size. Competes for balls in the air very well. Built very similarly to Robiskie. Most of the clips are of Michael running a straight go route, running a slip screen or taking a pitch, so it is tough to see what kind of a route runner he is. Does a good job in space of working back to the ball and is dangerous in the open field...has gret vision and does not slow down making cuts. Tough to bring down...runs very hard. Doesn't have top-end speed, but has plenty. Film reminds me a bit of Devon Lyons HS film.

Adding to that, Mike probably has as much natural athletic ability as any WR in this class (standout basketball player as well). There are certinaly faster WRs, but none of the faster ones have his size and hands. He is probably the most complete WR in the country, with maybe the exception of Julio Jones. He can take an underneath route to the house and he can sit down in a zone and make the tough catches over the middle. His HS uses him all over the place, doing some of everything.

Here is Scout's generic evaluation:

Floyd is usuaully a mismatch against smaller corners. He is very explosive off the snap and is physical enough to beat a jam. He has outstanding ball skills and is always a threat downfield. Floyd is deceptively quick for his size.