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Upside prospects who are starting to scratch the surface

WR David Gettis, Carolina Panthers

Gettis possesses a rare first step for a receiver with his size and length, and when I first saw tape of him last summer, I thought, if this guy ever puts it all together, he could end up being a legit starting-caliber wideout in the NFL. I still feel the same way, but I’m still waiting for him to put it together. To Gettis’ credit, I think he’s improved as a route runner since his junior year, but he needs to work on his overall focus because he has a tendency to put the ball on the ground. However, the size/speed aspect is definitely there for him to separate on all levels of the field at the next level. He just needs time.