Freddie Barnes, WR

Few players in the country increased their draft values as much as Barnes did in 2009. After a junior season in which injuries limited his effectiveness (41-364-0), he bounced back with an NCAA-record 155 catches for 1,770 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Barnes actually began his career at BGSU at quarterback, but coaches asked him to play some running back and receiver as a redshirt freshman in order to get him on the field. That year he had 818 yards of offense; 405 rush, 203 receiving and 210 passing. As a sophomore, he focused on being a receiver and caught 82 passes for 962 yards and nine scores.

The 2009 first-team All-MAC pick and Biletnikoff Award finalist isn't the biggest, strongest, or fastest receiver in this draft. But players don't make 155 catches in a season by accident; his hands and strong running make him a intriguing mid-round pick.

Release: Has a good shake and swim move at the line of scrimmage to get inside or outside of press coverage, but will need to learn how to use his hands more violently against pro corners. Needs time to get to top-end speed when corners play off, and takes small steps to accelerate.

Hands: One of the more sure-handed receivers in the draft. Extends for throws outside of his body, adjusts very well to low, high or wide throws to either side. Good concentration when reception is contested. Goes up against defenders in traffic to high-point passes. Will body catch when facing the quarterback, but still manages to make the play.

Route running: Will stick his foot in the ground and sink his hips to make crisp inside or outside cuts when corners play off. Used on rub crossing routes and tandem formations to get open because of his lack of separation speed. Nice body control whether over the middle or against the sideline. Not much of a deep threat against pro corners; projects best as a West Coast possession receiver working slants and crossing routes.

After the catch: More strength than agility after the catch but has just enough shake to freeze would-be tacklers in space and can weave through traffic when crossing the field. Will not run away from defenders with speed but can run through their tackles with strong leg movement. Runs Wildcat formation; could be effective given his quarterback background, but isn't very sudden or explosive in that role. Has a nose for the first down or goal line, will work hard to get there even if wrapped up.

Blocking: Likes to make the initial hit on corners when run blocking, and can use his length to hold off corners for a bit. Will have to be coached up on latching on and moving his feet to sustain. Needs more consistency in his effort blocking downfield.

Intangibles: Team captain. Mature leader with impeccable character and work ethic, who teammates respect greatly.

Finished his career first in school history for catches with 297 … was second in BGSU history in yards (3,290) and touchdowns (30) … added 11 rushing scores and three passing touchdowns … owns the school record for catches (22) and yards (278) in a game, set versus Kent State in 2009 … owns the NCAA mark for catches in a season with 155 … was a Biletnikoff Finalist in 2009.

Played and started in all 13 games … First-Team All-MAC … Biletnikoff finalist, given to the nation's top wide receiver … led the country with 155 receptions and 19 touchdowns … his 155 established a new mark in NCAA history … added 1,770 receiving yards, which ranked second in the nation … has 75 yards and two touchdowns on the ground … averages 11.9 catches and 136.2 yards per game … caught at least 10 balls in nine games and went over the 100-yard mark as many times … scored a touchdown in each of his last eight games (17 in that span) … caught 22 passes versus Kent State, one shy of the NCAA record … versus the Flashes he had 278 yards and three touchdowns … caught 17 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns versus Idaho in the Humanitarian Bowl, both new H-Bowl records … named Humanitarian Bowl MVP … caught 15 passes for 157 yards and two scores versus Troy … had 17 receptions versus Marshall … had 10 catches for 160 yards and three touchdowns versus Ball State and had 14 catches for 172 yards and a score versus Central Michigan … recorded 12 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns versus Akron … caught the game-winning touchdown versus Buffalo with 39 seconds remaining … was named the College Football Performance Award National Wide Receiver of the Week three times and earned honorable mention twice more.

Played in nine games, making eight starts … was second on the team with 40 receptions and 355 yards receiving … had 10 catches for 107 yards versus Buffalo … had five catches versus Boise State and Akron … had two passing touchdowns on the year versus Pittsburgh and Boise State.

Third team All-MAC … started all 13 games … led the team in receptions (82), yards (962) and touchdowns (9) in his first full year at the wide receiver position … his 82 receptions are third all-time in school history for one season … had a career-best 10 catches and 113 yards in a win at Buffalo … had eight receptions for 112 yards at two touchdowns at Boston College … caught the winning two point conversion in a 32-31 overtime win at Minnesota … recorded at least six catches in eight games and at least 70 yards in seven contests.

Played in all 12 games, including four starts … flashed his versatility by logging time at quarterback, running back and wide receiver … gained 405 yards rushing, 203 yards receiving on 20 receptions and also threw for 210 yards passing … was responsible for 12 total touchdowns (nine rushing, two receiving, one passing) … compiled 158 yards rushing and two scores while also throwing for 89 yards on 12 completions against Wisconsin, earning MAC Player of the Week honors … scored two more touchdowns and 99 yards rushing against Buffalo … completed his first career touchdown pass at Florida International, adding 70 yards rushing and a touchdown as well … garnered 105 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns in a win at Ohio … totaled a season-high five receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown in addition to a rushing touchdown at Central Michigan.

Redshirt … named offensive scout MVP for the Ohio and Toledo games.

A 2005 graduate from Homewood-Flossmoor High School … earned three letters for the Vikings … coached by Tom Bailey … team captain … 2004 team MVP … named All-Area and All-Conference in 2004 … also lettered in basketball.

Full name is Freddie Lee Barnes … son of Clarissa Charles … majoring in sport management … born Dec. 6, 1986.