Recent Michael Floyd Notes
Michael Floyd
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.
Physical Attributes:
Proj Rd: | 1.0 |
Height: | 6-3 |
Weight: | 220.0 |
Forty: | 4.4 |
Arm: | 32 7/8 |
Hand: | 9 3/8 |
Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
Cone: | 7.11 |
Bench: | -- |
Shuttle: | 4.37 |
10: | -- |
20: | -- |
40: | -- |
BJ: | -- |
VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
Cone: | -- |
Bench: | 16.0 |
Shuttle: | -- |
10: | 1.56 |
20: | 2.59 |
40: | 4.4 |
BJ: | 10'02" |
VJ: | 36 1/2 |