26. Indianapolis Colts – Michael Thomas, WR
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After leading the NFL in receptions in 28, Thomas is capable of being a franchise-starter. Obviously, he’s benefited from playing with a Hall of Famer at quarterback in Drew Brees. But few wide receivers average more than 1,200 yards receiving over their first three seasons in the league.
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Admittedly, it’s a little bit of a stretch to make a wide receiver a franchise-starter because their performance is dependent on other factors. However, Thomas is worth the risk because of the way he’s taken the league by storm. He’s also a few months younger than Beckham, meaning he has many good years ahead of him, which is why he makes sense at this point in the draft.
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