*Hakeem Butler – Noteworthy
Ten pass-catchers who boosted their stock at Combine not named Metcalf, Fant: Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State – Like the afore-mentioned Boykin, Butler passes the eye test at an imposing 6-5, 227 pounds with vine-like 35 ¼” arms. Combine those numbers with his 36″ vertical jump and it is easy to see why some feel that Butler might deliver as a red zone specialist capable of simply out-leaping or trucking smaller defensive backs after the catch. Like most taller receivers, Butler shows good build-up speed but he proved faster than expected Saturday, rolling to an impressive 4.48 in the 40-yard dash and demonstrating intriguing raw strength, as well, posting 18 reps at 225 pounds – an excellent number for a receiver, especially one with as long of arms as Butler. – Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
