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Abbrederis is a fifth-year senior and a three-year starter. He is a former walk-on who earned his scholarship. He is a very productive guy who got better every year culminating in a breakout year in 2013 with 78 catches for 1,081 yards. Abbrederis has good size at 6-1, 195 with good overall speed and athleticism. He is more fast than quick, but he has quick feet and very good overall body control. He is not the most explosive guy, but he makes up for that with his body control. He has a good release and is able to fight through jams. He gets into his routes quickly and can break down and get in and out of cuts quickly to gain separation. He is very good with double moves and multi-cut routes. Abbrederis is consistent as both a short and deep receiver. He catches the ball in his hands and shows he can adjust to make the difficult catch. On longer routes, he shows deceptive speed and has a burst to the ball. After the catch, he is a good runner with instincts but lacks top power. He is very willing as a blocker and can be effective. There is a lot to like about Abbrederis' game. He has size and speed and is very competitive. He should be able to play either X or Z at the next level. I see him coming into the league and being a third or fourth receiver who will develop into a starter by his second year. Though he did some punt returning at Wisconsin, I don't see him as more than a backup returner at the next level. He is not a special player, but he is a good one.

TroyD92 wrote:Abby had this remarkable ability to be wide open 90% of the time. If Wisconsin had a decent QB he would have put up huge numbers (and no concussions).

Bernman wrote:

TroyD92 wrote:Abby had this remarkable ability to be wide open 90% of the time. If Wisconsin had a decent QB he would have put up huge numbers (and no concussions).

They did have a decent qb, thus he did put up huge #'s, when you factor in a little time missed on being on a primary run team.

I like the pick. He torched Roby, who went in the first round. He had a knack for getting open constantly with a chance to run a complete route. Now we have to hope he can get that kind of time with Lacy keeping defenses honest, and improved pass blocking, or he can adapt otherwise. I think he doesn't belong in the slot because his best ability get open deep. So ideally he plays on the outside, either as the backup, or possibly starter if he impresses more than Adams and Boykin.

Bernman wrote:

TroyD92 wrote:Abby had this remarkable ability to be wide open 90% of the time. If Wisconsin had a decent QB he would have put up huge numbers (and no concussions).

They did have a decent qb, thus he did put up huge #'s, when you factor in a little time missed on being on a primary run team.

I like the pick. He torched Roby, who went in the first round. He had a knack for getting open constantly with a chance to run a complete route. Now we have to hope he can get that kind of time with Lacy keeping defenses honest, and improved pass blocking, or he can adapt otherwise. I think he doesn't belong in the slot because his best ability get open deep. So ideally he plays on the outside, either as the backup, or possibly starter if he impresses more than Adams and Boykin.

TroyD92 wrote:Not to get into a Badger pissing match, but Stave's inaccuracy cost Abby tons of yards and a few touchdowns.