Michael Floyd

Floyd's size and prolific on-field performances are tantalizing for NFL teams. He arrived at Notre Dame as one of the most celebrated prep recruits in the nation and validated that with 48 catches for 719 yards as a true freshman. He finished his career with seven school records, including most receptions (271), most yards receiving (3,686) and touchdown catches (37). He also reaffirmed his on-field feats with measureable athleticism at the Scouting Combine, running 40 yards in 4.47 seconds and leaping 36 1/2 inches in the vertical jump. But there were bad statistics off the field. He was cited for underage consumption of alcohol twice and driving under the influence once and finally was suspended from the team last spring. Although he was allowed back on the team, he lost his role as captain. Despite all that, and a broken clavicle in 2009, Floyd was undoubtedly one of the top receivers in college football the last four seasons. He is an intriguing combination of good quickness, better speed, great size and awesome hands that engulf the football. His size and strength should help him against NFL press coverage and his long arms (32 7/8 inches) will be an asset going for the ball. Floyd certainly has the physical ability to star in the NFL if he works hard enough at it on and off the field.

after the catch

More of a bull than a cheetah. Will not outrun NFL defensive backs, but has more than enough speed to turn short passes into long gains when his quarterback leads him. Can make a quick inside move on an out route to get additional yardage, but won't outrun NFL defenders from a standstill. Looks best when plowing over corners one-on-one in space or carrying multiple defenders down the middle.

route running

Needs to tighten up his routes, but has the quick feet and balance to cut or come back to the ball. Should excel in a West Coast or timing-type of offense. Lined up at every receiver position to take advantage of the best matchup. Solid threat on slants, shallow crosses and in the red zone.

intangibles

Arrested three times on alcohol-related charges while at Notre Dame. Missed most of 2009 with a broken left collarbone and the final two regular-season contests of 2008 with a left knee injury.

hands

Has strong hands, but scouts have questions about his consistency as a receiver. Excellent vertical and ability to adjust to high throws, and also snatches wide throws near the sideline or over the middle. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder (or head), though he will lose sideline awareness in some cases. Too often lets the ball get into his body.

release

Does not explode off the line of scrimmage and runs with long strides. His size and strength make him tough to press, however, and he is capable of separating with physicality -- but not pure speed.

blocking

Has the size to handle defensive backs, but needs to be more consistent here to give backs a chance to break off big runs. When ready to go on screens and run plays to his side, he is capable of a strong punch and sustaining the block. Often misses his target or fails to sustain by not giving full effort if the play is designed to go away from him.

Picked to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio

chosen Gatorade Player of the Year for Minnesota as a junior and senior

named Minnesota Player of the Year as a junior and senior by the Associated Press

named first-team All-American by USA Today following his senior season

placed on Parade All-America team as one of the 58 best players in the country and one of four all-purpose players

one of 30 players named to the EA Sports All-America first team

named a second-team All-American by Scout.com

earned first-team all-state accolades from the Minnesota Associated Press as a junior and senior

recipient of 2007 Minnesota Mr. Football award

named the state's Player of the Year by St. Paul Pioneer Press

ranked the top wide receiver and the third-best player on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest Top 20 list

rated the 15th-best player in the nation by Tom Lemming and CSTV

Scout.com ranked him as the 16th-best prospect in the country

touted as the 27th-best player in the country by Rivals.com

ranked No. 28 by Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE.com

rated the 29th-best player on the ESPN 150 list. Labeled by Scout.com as the top player in Minnesota and the fifth-best wide receiver in the country

Rivals.com considered him the top player in Minnesota and sixth-best wide receiver in the nation

recorded 59 receptions for 1,247 yards (21.1 avg.) and 17 TDs as a senior and added 497 rushing yards on 43 carries (11.6 avg.)

returned 16 punts for 373 yards (23.3 avg.) and four touchdowns

helped lead his high school team to a 13-1 record and appearance in the state championship game

averaged 23.5 points per game as a senior for his high school basketball team

tabbed high school athlete of the year for the St. Paul, Minn. area by the St. Paul Pioneer Press

scored at least 30 points in six basketball games as a senior

totaled 1,380 points in his basketball career, finishing just 86 points of school record for most career points

named to Rivals.com junior All-America second team

caught 63 passes for 1,240 yards and 16 TDs during junior year

active in the community and is a member of two groups, PRIDE (People Respecting Identity Diversity & Equity) and CHOICE (Choosing to Help Others In a Chemically Free Existence)

attended the same high school as former Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke, American League batting champion Joe Mauer and former Irish football players Ryan Harris and Marcus Freeman

played for coach Mike Scanlan at Cretin-Derham.

Born Nov. 27, 1989

son of Mike Floyd Sr. and Theresa Romero

enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in sociology.