- Middle Tennessee State WR Richie James enters the 2017 college football season as a PFF Day 3 projection for the 2018 NFL Draft.
- James has been one of the nation’s most effective slot receivers over the past two seasons. His 1,347 receiving yards out of the slot last year ranked No. 2 in the FBS, and his 2.82 slot receiving yards per route run ranked No. 5. In 2015, he ranked No. 1 with 3.33 slot yards per route run.
- He’s been especially dangerous once he’s had the ball in his hands. His 953 yards after the catch in 2015 were the most in the nation. In 2016, he was No. 2 with 875 yards after the catch.
- The redshirt junior is also a viable deep threat. He caught 17 passes that were targeted 20 or more yards downfield in 2016, which is the most among returning FBS receivers.
- Standing at just 5-foot-9, 176 pounds, there are concerns about his ability to be physical at the catch point, as well as catching passes outside of his frame.
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