Wanted: No. 1 target

Anyiam could be in for a big season

by Brandon Chatmon
bchatmon@opubco.com
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It’s July which means football is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time to take a closer look at Oklahoma State’s roster, so over the next week I will be taking a in-depth, position-by-position look at the Cowboys heading into the 2010 football season. Today I take a closer look at the receivers:

#84 Hubert Anyiam, 6-0, 198, Junior

Analysis: Anyiam, who missed the spring game but is expected back healthy this fall, has all the talent to become a explosive playmaker in this offense. He led the Pokes with 42 catches for 515 yards and three touchdowns this season. Very athletic with good body control, Anyiam has the physical ability to play on Sundays in the future, he just needs to bring a dominant mindset to the field each Saturday.

Impact: Starter and a player who the Pokes game plan to get the ball.

#25 Josh Cooper, 5-11, 192, Junior

Analysis: Don’t be surprised if Cooper is the Cowboys leading receiver this season if he stays healthy. He played in a similar offense in high school and he has a great feel for how to get open. In addition, Brandon Weeden trusts him. All those things add up to big numbers for Cooper.

Impact: Starter and one of Weeden’s favorite targets.

#81 Justin Blackmon, 6-1, 207, Sophomore

Analysis: I think Blackmon can be a special. He is a very good athlete and that athleticism showed on the field at times during his redshirt freshman year. He’s a guy who probably should have gotten the ball more a year ago and will be a playmaker this season.

Impact: Starter and key playmaker

#87 Tracy Moore, 6-2, 237, Sophomore

Analysis: Moore surprised last year by playing his way out of a redshirt season. The true sophomore from Tulsa Union has terrific work ethic and may have the best– and most consistent– hands on the team. He’s the type of player that makes good football teams go.

Impact: Starter, key target on third down.

#82 Isaiah Anderson, 5-10, 170, Sophomore

Analysis: Anderson had a very solid spring but still has a ways to go to make a big impact this fall. His speed and quickness will test defenses but he needs to become a dependable target who earns Weeden’s trust and I’m not sure he’s there yet.

Impact: Backup receiver who will see spot duty.

#14 Justin Horton, 6-3, 240, Sophomore

Analysis: Horton is a big target who can create mismatches with his size and speed. He has the potential to make a big impact if he quickly finds his comfort level in Dana Holgorsen’s new offense.

Impact: Backup receiver who will see spot duty.