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by Imran Tahir, 1/11/08. The
6’3,” 195 lb. Arrington is the more physically-gifted of the two
wideouts, though the former Iowa prep track star also showcases good
speed and soft, reliable hands. After an injury-plagued 2005 season,
Arrington burst onto the scene in 2006 opposite Manningham, giving QB
Chad Henne an effective possession receiver and red-zone threat to
throw to. Never lacking for confidence on the field, Arrington’s
performance improved even more in 2007, as he virtually cut out dropped
passes from his repertoire while becoming a very good (and unheralded)
down-field blocker in the process. Arrington caught 8 TD’s this past
season, including 2 in a 9 reception, 153 yard performance against
Florida in the Capital One Bowl. The pool of WR’s in the 2008 Draft is
yet to be determined given some prominent Juniors who will likely
declare, but Arrington is one prospect to keep an eye on during the
pre-Draft process. Good workouts and interviews could land Arrington as
high as a late Round 2 Draft grade.
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