Draft Scout Snapshot:DS Rating on 1/7/09: #2 Junior WR, #22/750 Overall, Projected Rnd: 1-2 in 2010 2008: All-Atlantic Coast Conference honorable mention...Super Sleeper Team choice by The NFL Draft Report...Started twelve games at the "Z" receiver position, leading the team for the third consecutive year with 42 receptions for 609 yards (14.5 avg) and five touchdowns... Had seven of the 72 passes targeted to him deflected by the opposition, as he converted 8-of-15 third-down throws and registered 26 first downs receiving, including 20 receptions for at least 10 yards each (with ten for 20 yards or longer)...Fumbled for the only time during his career in his final game as a Terp, vs. Nevada in the Humanitarian Bowl...Had key catches that set up eight touchdown drives and one series that ended with a field goal...Finished fourth on the team with 202 yards and a touchdown on only fifteen carries, as his average of 13.5 yards per rushing attempt was tops in the ACC...Also recorded a solo tackle vs. Middle Tennessee State...Ranked ninth in the league in receiving yardage (50.75 ypg) and tenth in receptions (3.5 pg)....Also placed 20th in the conference with an average of 67.58 all-purpose yards per game...Heyward-Bey's 138 receptions rank third in school history behind Jermaine Lewis (193, 1992-95) and Geroy Simon (185, 1993-96)...His 2,089 yards receiving marked just the third time a Terrapin gained more than 2,000 yards in a career, joining Lewis (2,932 yards) and Simon (2,059)...Hauled in 13 of those passes for touchdowns, tying Guilian Gary (1998-2001) for third on the school all-time record list, topped by Lewis (21) and Greg Hill (18, 1982-84)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 5-107-21.4-1; Rec: 51-786-15.4-3; 1 Sol-1 TT; An honorable mention All-America choice at wide receiver by Pro Football Weekly ... led the team in receptions (51) and receiving yards (786) ... ranked ninth in the ACC in receiving yards ...2006: 13 GP; 10 GS; Rush: 5-5-1-0; Rec: 45-694-15.4-5; Emerged as one of the top young players in the ACC, earning a number of postseason honors, including first-team freshman All-America by The Sporting News and Rivals.com ... 2005: Redshirt season.
Post-Draft Outlook: A closer look at the Raiders' picks: Round 1/7 - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, 6-2, 210, Maryland...The most controversial of the top 10 selections, Heyward-Bey's straight-line speed is unquestioned but his hands have been suspect. In theory, Heyward-Bey is the deep threat, Johnnie Lee Higgins the run-and-catch receiver and Chaz Schilens the tall target in the middle area among wide receivers. - by The Sports Xchange
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Draft Scout *Darrius Heyward-Bey News
01/15/10 - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey did nothing to dispel draft-day doomsayers who said he had problems catching the ball and wasn't a natural receiver despite his blinding speed.
01/04/10 - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey started 11 games but caught only nine passes for 124 yards and one touchdown before missing the last five games with a foot strain. He hopes through the disappointment he has laid the foundation for a better second season.
"I was inconsistent. I didn't play the way I wanted to play," Heyward-Bey said. "I graded out the way I wanted to. I didn't mess up on assignments and stuff like that, so from that standpoint, it was solid. But definitely I was here to make plays, and that's what I wanted to do."
12/31/09 - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey was limited in practice and should be available in a reserve role.
12/30/09 - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, out four games with a foot strain, practiced Wednesday and could be available in a reserve role against Baltimore.
12/24/09 - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey missed practice with a foot sprain is likely to miss his fourth game.
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