Juaquin Iglesias at 68

by John Morgan on Apr 10, 2009 4:23 PM PDT

Juaquin Iglesias

Birthdate: August 22, 1987

Height/Weight: 6'7/8"/210

Position: WR

College: Oklahoma, started 39 of 54 games

Career Stats: 202 receptions, 2861 yards, 19 TDs, 63 kickoff returns, 1664 yards, 1 TD, 12 rushes, 109 yards, 1 TD

NFL Combine: 4.54/40, 34.5"/vert, 4.40/20 yd shuttle

My take: I'm a sucker for good route runners, and Iglesias is a good route runner. I'm gaga for players with poor timed speed that excelled at speed-dependent skills like rushing and returning. Iglesias was a top twenty return man his first two seasons, peaking at 28.48 yards per return in 2007, but saw his return production drop as his receiving production improved. I practically fetishize wide receivers that can play four years and not miss a game because of injury.

Greg Knapp is probably a little smitten by Iglesias' blocking ability.

Iglesias is what you get in the third round and beyond: a solid guy with good skills and good work ethic, but not top-tier tools. Iglesias is a very good athlete, easily better than Brian Robiskie, and his body control is top-notch. Even as Oklahoma's nominal #1 receiver, Iglesias played a role not unlike an NFL slot receiver. He worked from mostly four and five receiver sets and against lots of zones, and against lots of second and third tier cover DBs. Seattle could break him in in the rare four receiver set or use him to spell Nate Burleson, but the real reason to draft Iglesias is depth and potential. Seattle needs starter capable wide receivers now and starting wide receiver in years to come. Iglesias isn't the kind of mid- to late-round pick that could "go off" and become a star, but he also has minimal downside. There's nothing wrong a with possession receiver.

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Iglesias had completely slipped my mind.

I really like this years receiving class.

by Nate Dogg on Apr 10, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

I'd actually be happier (content....secure) with Iglesias in the 3rd than Crabtree at 4.

I’m a big fan of Iglesias

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Apr 10, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Crabtree both exites and scares me

I really wish he had been able to run, even if it’s just so I could pick a 10 yard split I like and convince myself he’ll be great.

by Nate Dogg on Apr 10, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

So true.

Even if Crabtree’s 40 wasn’t ideal it would be at least comforting to be reassured of his quickness measured by his shuttle cone and other drills like that.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Apr 11, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Indeed.

With so much borderline first/early second talent when it comes to the WRs, people like Iglesias slip down the cracks. I like him.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Apr 10, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions

I had my eye on him before I knew whether Crabtree would declare

My favorite receiver in the draft. I think you’re underestimating him, actually, but the draft stock sounds right. I actually see him as pretty similar to Darrell Jackson. Tougher, of course. I guess Jackson didn’t go off and become a star, either, but Juaquin can easily develop into a consistent, reliable #1 WR for a run-balanced team. Hover around 12th-15th in fantasy WRs, but who cares.

by jacobstevens on Apr 10, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions

I'm a huge fan of Juaquin Iglesias

So John, do us a favor.

Bump that height statistic down to 5’7 and change the school to “USC” and he’s ours!

Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.

by SSreporters on Apr 10, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

Ew, no.

Why group someone as capable as Iglesias with such rousing offensive successes such as Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Keary Colbert, Keyshawn Johnson, Mike Williams, Dwayne Jarrett, and Lendale White?

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Apr 10, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I think you missed the Ruskell joke

by cashless on Apr 10, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

It wasn't properly applied

Seeing as how it only applies to defensive players.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Apr 10, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Branch is only 5'9", or 8" or 7"

And Carleson is from ND.

;)

by cashless on Apr 13, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions

There is a major problem with him.

I’m not prepared for the Seahawks to draft a player born after I graduated high school.

by Dukeshire on Apr 10, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

Is there any thought at this point that Taylor or Obo will ever amount to anything?

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Apr 10, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Obo has a good shot

He was just hurt last year.

by Nate Dogg on Apr 10, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

I like Obo. I think he might have lower potential than Courtney Taylor but is a great 4th receiver. Where he is is already ahead of Taylor. He is a cheap option that gives us depth.

by Built2Spill on Apr 10, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Iglesias looks really ordinary on that highlight reel.

Which is weird because I remembered his name being called constantly when I watched Oklahoma games the last couple years. He’s the classic case of a non-superstar productive college player. His route running and the “solidness” in his game make him a very good bet to be, at the very least, an exceptional #4 WR. He’ll never be a number 1 but I could easily see him having a Bobby Engram career path.

That said, I really doubt the Seahawks will draft Safety at #37, and I’d feel uncomfortable taking a safety after the 3rd, since we need a starting safety not a project. This is a great pick if the Seahawks avoid WR in the first two selections, but I’d still take a safety first in round 3 unless that’s already been addressed.

Man, it really sucks that we couldn’t get Phillips.

by kearly on Apr 10, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

Funny... I read his height as 6-7 to 8 feet tall. DOH

Bring Your Game, Leave Your Name.

by iverson2169 on Apr 10, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

Yes! I'm loving these capsules.

If we don’t go 2 – Chung 3 – Iglesias or 2- Robiskie 3 – Hamlin, I’m going to be really bummed, unless we somehow get a guy like Ebben Britton or Alex Mack or Eric Wood.
And then whenever Iglesias catches a touchdown we can all sing at the top of our lungs ‘bailamos, let the rythmn take you over bailamos.’ or ‘If you feel like leavin’, I’m not gonna make you stay, cause soon you’ll be findin’, you can run you can hide but you can’t escape my love!’

by LantermanC on Apr 10, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions