In the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft on Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Marvin McNutt, a wide receiver from the Iowa Hawkeyes, as the No. 194 overall pick. McNutt had been a polarizing option in the months leading up to the draft, but his strong 2011 season may have convinced the Eagles that he was worth taking a chance on.
2012 NFL Draft Results: Eagles Select WR Marvin McNutt With 6th Round Pick
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191. Cincinnati Bengals: Ohio St. Buckeyes running back Daniel Herron, 5'10, 213 pounds
192. Atlanta Falcons: Mississippi St. Bulldogs strong safety Charles Mitchell, 5'11, 202 pounds
193. Washington Redskins: South Dakota tackle Tom Compton, 6'5, 314 pounds
194. Philadelphia Eagles: Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Marvin McNutt, 6’3, 216 pounds
Here is what Mocking the Draft had to say about McNutt prior to the draft:
Strengths: Knows how to use his body to get open in jump ball situations. Smooth in and out of his breaks. Plays with a lot of toughness. McNutt is a smart route runner who gets open because he doesn’t waste a step. Good size. Good blocker.
Weaknesses: Doesn’t have great speed and will struggle in the vertical passing game. Was largely shut down by the better corners he faced in 2011, including Oklahoma’s Jamell Fleming and Nebraska’s Alfonzo Dennard. Has very little burst in his game.
195. Houston Texans: Purdue Boilermakers offensive tackle Nick Mondek, 6'6, 304 pounds
Results from the 1st round of the 2012 NFL Draft can be found here, 2nd round results are available here, 3rd round results can be found here, and 4th round results are here. Check this StoryStream for 5th round results and click here for 6th round results. For more player rankings and draft information, check out Mocking the Draft.
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