The 2014 WR Class... 8 years later

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The 2014 NFL draft saw 5 receivers taken in the 1st round... with one of the most hyped up classes of all-time, what do things look like in 2022?
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Outro- The Fix by Aldous Young

[@KTOfootball]

Hey y'all, leave any interesting video ideas below! CORRECTION: I made a few errors when discussing Kelvin Benjamin's career. Kelvin Benjamin did not ask for a trade in 2017. The trade came as a shock to many of the players on the Panthers. Benjamin showed up to training camp out of shape in 2017, not 2016.. Anyways, enjoy!

[@ThomasWrldYT]

First

[@Notaxmar_Da_Santa_Silvas_Jr]

@@ThomasWrldYT no-one asked

[@ComoEsta]

Would have never noticed

[@magic_matrix1171]

I think I’d be pretty cool to look at maybe some of the greatest offenses in CFB history and what happened to them would be a cool video.

[@ThomasWrldYT]

@@Notaxmar_Da_Santa_Silvas_Jr *you didn't ask

[@Luckyboydied]

"Kelvin is a Popeyes biscuit away from being a tight end" will forever be one of the greatest things said on live sports.

[@krillin7653]

What’s funnier is he did become a TE and sucked at that position as well

[@XxGlobalGamerxX]

Will never forget that game. Shit had me weak.

[@nashscheber2362]

@@krillin7653 what's even funnier is he got cut because he was overweight for being a TE

[@TheHuskyK9]

@@nashscheber2362 Dude probably ate too many Popeye's biscuits

[@purpp6114]

Why did he eat so much bruh

[@quang4055]

Mike Evans is the most consistent player in this draft class. 8 straight 1000 yds season is HOF caliber numbers.

[@beanshady]

Exactly 👍

[@itzaidan3662]

Obj is 2

[@itzaidan3662]

And devante

[@stevvejobss]

@@itzaidan3662 davante will make the HOF if he keeps up this production for 3-4 more year

[@traceonlock]

that ring he got seals his fate imo

[@jamescalico7880]

I appreciate you actually showing footage of Kelvin at FSU. So many guys skip over how dominant he was in college.

[@alexspyropoulos3152]

It doesn’t really matter what he did at fsu….what matters is that he wasn’t 💩 in the league….he’s a lazy and brutal bust that never lived up to his potential

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@alexspyropoulos3152 & what have you done Alex? Besides cry on KZbin

[@mateoedwin4202]

@@chrishandsome4267 he owns a Fortune 500 company and was the youngest billionaire in Buffalo at one point

[@punav7449]

@@chrishandsome4267 Alex is just his gamertag does Elon Musk ring a bell?

[@DiscipleLevi]

He did had the best college QB ever throwing him the ball. But kelvin was special I wanted him to succeed so bad.

[@jeremiahwhite5904]

My favorite Kelvin Benjamin story is Josh Allen's rookie year he asked him if he wanted to go throw before the game and Benjamin looked him dead in the eye and said no.

[@jonathanporemba4111]

Thursday night vs the Jets

[@kh0357]

crazy to see what josh allen has become in 3 years

[@billblaski9523]

Lol that's how u treat rookies

[@worrell30]

So my roommate and good friend at FSU actually played on the team during the Jameis natty years and knows Kelvin. He told me that even in college he HATED working out and that basically caught up with him in the NFL. We spoke to a former team staff member at an LSU game tailgate this season and she told us he said he is over and done with football now. Like damn man.

[@maxwellg8447]

That Davante Adams plot twist towards the end was masterfully done. 💯

[@steezeaustin316]

Brandin Cooks is the most underrated and under appreciated WR in the league.

[@RockCityWaffles]

A vast understatement

[@vince11harris]

Facts 💯

[@yourepathetic6706]

Nah he’s not

[@mikelin2703]

He definitely was a sleeper.

[@yourepathetic6706]

@@mikelin2703 your moms a sleeper

[@TheTEN24]

Cooks is definitely underrated, this class was great overall I feel Watkins was a miss comparatively

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Yeah no matter where he goes he's productive its crazy how much he's bounced around for being so consistent.

[@ThegoddessAqua817]

Cooks is awesome. I love him

[@RonnieG]

Agreed. He's not the best, but surely he is underrated.

[@marceloespinoza3116]

Watkins got a ring

[@TheTEN24]

@@marceloespinoza3116 and that’s justifies many years of a subpar performance?

[@jonathanpeck6112]

There’s one wide receiver from that draft class that could’ve been a top receivers in the NFL right now is Martavis Bryant (4th Round) from the Steelers. With his size and speed he seemed destined for greatness in the league. He could’ve been a Number 1 receiver for the Steelers. But he couldn’t stay away the off-field that holds back with his full pontential.

[@marcusg3824]

Or weed is mostly innocuous and should be legalized

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@marcusg3824 no

[@Lukemasonmedia]

@@marcusg3824 yeah shit sucks, careers ruined over a personal choice. Josh Gordon would have been one of the top 20 of all time probably had he not got suspended half of his career

[@johndavis9321]

@@Lukemasonmedia ….josh Gordon was on a lot more than weed fam

[@TheodoreBrosevelt]

@@Lukemasonmedia The NFL was being generous and just saying weed but people started tripping so then they released everything and people found out it was more than just some green in his system

[@JustLikeYou.]

I’m glad KTO knows that Mike Evans basically made Johnny manziel, I can’t tell you how many times I watch Manziel just throw a pray up to Evans and watch that man come down with the ball lol

[@billblaski9523]

Also don't forget Manziel had Jake Matthews blocking for him; Matthews was drafted #6 that year, still starting for the Falcons

[@trynagocrayz12]

@@billblaski9523 eh and burrow had 2 top 5 receivers and the greatest team ever around him, manziel was fantastic in college

[@billblaski9523]

@@trynagocrayz12 but Burrow is good in NFL. Manziel never was

[@trynagocrayz12]

@@billblaski9523 my point exactly

[@billblaski9523]

@@trynagocrayz12 ok

[@loganmoreau7569]

It still pains me to this day that we had the potential to actually get Cam Newton a legit WR1 like Davante Adams and ended up with a lazy, toxic, mediocre Kelvin Benjamin

[@unc54]

Even worse Kelvin might be the reason why Cam's shoulder issues started. Cam threw a pick against the Chargers on a lazy route by Benjamin and then Benjamin didn't even attempt to tackle the DB which meant Cam had to haul ass to tackle him and he ended up injuring his shoulder.

[@cjcoley6168]

Could have been the difference in our super bowl 50 appearance

[@toubeelo1979]

That's just looking at it in hindsight. Maybe Adams became who is now because of Rodgers. Who knows what he would've looked like with Cam.

[@theventhatiqtho8112]

It's not like Cam turned out to be any better.

[@issyaboyr873]

davante was BAD his first couple seasons like he was almost cut his progression since then has been insane and cam wouldnt have done anything for his development

[@owenmasry4778]

crazy to think the first three wrs selected all have won a super bowl

[@demotor9692]

And brandin cooks made it twice

[@Swampertman2]

I feel like Watkins could have been better had he been the #1 receiver his whole career, stayed away from injury, and kept out of drama. He could have been amazing.

[@josephtorres7332]

He still is. He randomly has these crazy 150+ yard games then maybe pops out another one. He's very good though.

[@Lukemasonmedia]

@@josephtorres7332 he’s good just not consistent for whatever resson

[@bathcat3759]

What drama was he involved in?

[@christophermillsap5064]

@@bathcat3759 just ranting on Twitter. Don’t know if I would consider that “drama” as well.

[@JaKingScomez]

Thats alot of ifs. Bottomline is he didnt succeed.

[@ryanmurray4899]

I really wish the patriots kept Brandin Cooks. Loved what that guy brought to the team. It’s crazy how he’s only had 2 years without 1k yards, it speaks volumes to just how productive he is

[@vince11harris]

Arguably Most underrated receiver in league history

[@frandavis1990]

@@vince11harris hes the man

[@official_screwed_up_click]

As a Texans fan, I'm actually surprised he WANTS to be in houston

[@drewpy1386]

@@official_screwed_up_click It's a Texas thing lol.

[@jasongrana2720]

This video just reinforces, as a Bills fan, how absurd it was for the Bills to trade up for a skill position. We can already see how loaded the class was, and they left University of Buffalo’s Khalil Mack on the board. So glad management now has some competency

[@LLuminated]

It's so rough that adams hasn't even made a Super Bowl. Especially with so many WR from his class doing it

[@cuwisss1]

Especially since out of all these guys drafted he’s had the best qb and team

[@johndavis9321]

@@cuwisss1 I don’t know about that evans played with Brady

[@LLuminated]

@@johndavis9321 for 2 years. Adams has had rodgers the whole time

[@plantfeeder6677]

@@cuwisss1 qb? Maybe. Team? No Way Homer!

[@nathan.d.c]

Bucs definitely made the right choice in Evans. Said it before, I'll say it again. He's a future HOFer.

[@jalengreen1301]

Facts, if he goes for 1k again with Blaine Gabbert, or Kyle Trask…. And have over 10k yards, He’s definitely gotta make it

[@howardbaxter2514]

He is very consistent and flies low under the radar. Feels like a Frank Gore. Slowly but surely rising up in the stats while very few people notice.

[@LoganSimpkins04]

@@howardbaxter2514 My biggest concern for him is his size. Receiver's that are big tend to slow down and can't adjust as easily as someone smaller than them. And he isn't known for being fast. But he's a future HOF'er no doubt.

[@NateGarza]

I used to question if evans would make the HOF. Not anymore 1,000 yards in every season is insane.

[@nathan.d.c]

@@howardbaxter2514 one of the many reasons I'm happy Brady showed up. People found out who Mike Evans was and how talented he is.

[@_zach325]

Martavis bryant is one of the most underrated receivers ever. This dude was almost equal in play style to AB

[@Chopliferoc]

That shir was like to ABs on the same team luckily for the leauge Bryant couldn’t stay on the field wether it was suspensions or injury.

[@Chopliferoc]

Two*

[@Nutelko8]

@@Chopliferoc STAY OFF THE WEEEEEED. Unfortunately he didnt.

[@1Eashawty]

Bryant was nice but him & AB have zero similarities in play style

[@UserName-ts3sp]

different play style... but bryant was a baller

[@alkandrosrichards4987]

I forgot Davante Adam’s was from this class, simply amazing

[@PatriotsPride12]

I dont even think hes the best WR in this draft. He had Aaron Rodgers. I really think OBJ or Evans are the best. They are the superstars no matter than QB.

[@ethanjones2008]

@@PatriotsPride12 Um evans maybe but Odell wasn’t a superstar in Cleveland lmao

[@realwitdadrip1423]

@@PatriotsPride12 stop 😂😂

[@jacobjohnson1083]

@@PatriotsPride12 You are trippin heavily. I'll take Tae all day.

[@PatriotsPride12]

@@ethanjones2008 yea who is in Cleveland?

[@nicks2253]

might be one of the best receiver classes of all time

[@vince11harris]

Is*

[@christiansoldier77]

1988 is the best WR class followed by 1996

[@christiansoldier77]

@CJ White Sure there is . You just dont know much about the depth in this draft . Anthony Miller multiple pro bowls, Flipper Anderson one of the best deep threats of his era holds the record for most rec yards in a game, Brian Blades pro bowl, Brett Perriman solid number 2 WR, Quinn Early solid WR, Michael Haynes solid deep threat. No other draft has this much depth at WR

[@christiansoldier77]

@CJ White Thats nothing compare to Irvin Brown and Sharpe who should be a hofer Then You have Anthony Miller 5 time pro bowler those top 4 Wrs are clearly a better group than the top 4 from 96. Then You have Pro bowler Brian Blades and Flipper Anderson who holds the record for most yards in a game and has several big plays in the postseason. Then Solid starters Mike Haynes Quinn Early and Brett Perriman . Its really not even close 88 wins easy

[@bvogs58schannel90]

I think Martavis Bryant was also in this draft. He was insanely talented for the Steelers but sadly had a bunch of personal issues that derailed his career. It’s a shame too because he was fun to watch with AB and Lev Bell on those Steelers teams

[@jamesjohnson1167]

Weed and PCL tear killed his career

[@gunnaschanelbag]

good day when KTO uploads :) extremely underrated, high level content ! Kind of a JimmyHighroller vibe

[@vxrdaunt]

Ending gave me goosebumps. Not even a Packers fan, I'm a Broncos fan, but I love how you didn't mention Adams the entire video and then at the end you were like "so yeah, all these guys were great... but..." great editing

[@BKizzle96]

Definitely agree that Odell’s story is 30 for 30 worthy. It’s been a hell of a ride.

[@DanielMustang47]

The Devante Adams outro was perfect. Such a steal even in the second round

[@depwesseddoggy5161]

I feel like Cooks has been in the NFL forever.

[@christianpearson5618]

cuz he was always on a good team so u saw a lot more of him until this year cuz the texans suck

[@vince11harris]

@@christianpearson5618 and he still got 1000 yards

[@christianpearson5618]

@@vince11harris ya cuz he’s very good

[@daniels3899]

its cause hes been on every freaking team lol

[@depwesseddoggy5161]

@@daniels3899 and he stuck in houston lmao

[@thrbrandao]

I had forgotten Sammy Watkins was a Ram...

[@ayeboyent1876]

Onehanded kickoff catch forever solid

[@SinanDammad]

If you could make a college football series in one video, that would be so great. Longer video, longer attention spans. Maybe make a video on the top 50 class of blank. Great video

[@SinanDammad]

Wtf

[@ivantheawesome409]

@@SinanDammad congrats bud

[@sackofdope14]

Why would you want a top 50 anything ? Past the top 10 and they’re no one

[@SinanDammad]

@@ivantheawesome409 wdym

[@SinanDammad]

@@sackofdope14 Look, this isnt espn first take, its a casual comment. But idk, maybe top 20. Since most good players are 2nd round or later

[@clueless0001]

Adams’ walk-off in Cleveland will always be a memory I hold closely knowing that Cleveland had a chance to win but blew there lead with 17 seconds left and then threw a pick in OT. Their only real chance to win a game in 2017 smh.

[@bunnygirlerika9489]

Cleveland will be Cleveland, their owner and front office suck.

[@haydennharves]

the 2014 class in general was just stacked

[@Setashi]

I love Mike Evans so fucking much. I'm so glad that we've got him on the Bucs. I definitely think that Cooks is extremely underrated, but I'm definitely a bit biased given that I'm an Oregon State fan.

[@davidlaush180]

Odell Beckham Jr. will definitely be remembered as one of the greats of his generation for all the reasons you mentioned. I know he isn't everyone's favorite but you can't easily deny his record. Mike Evans? Easily the best jump ball reciever I've seen. Consistently my no.1 receiver in fantasy.

[@ralphwiggum1982]

Odell with the giant’s was insane I remember seeing him play when I worked event security an seeing him make that one handed catch up close in person was just unreal

[@chaostopia]

As a Panthers fan, all I can say is that if Kelvin had a better work ethic, he would of been like most of these guys: a solid career.

[@rileydaze4091]

The now rare kto uploads always make the night better lol. Love ya man. Can’t believe I’ve been watching you since I was a freshman in high school and now I’m turning 20. Thanks for keeping me entertained for all these years

[@49cent-]

Odell was incredible with the giants. I miss him balling out there

[@bz8753]

agreed

[@cbcbrown88]

Overrated

[@giantfanmisery5087]

Agree but it was time to move on

[@johngolad3758]

@@giantfanmisery5087 no it wasn’t gettlman screwed us over sideways

[@teejae5540]

New era with the rams made me happy to see him ball out in the playoffs, was like a throwback

[@nolanwenglikowski3187]

Man I’m here within 2 minutes of this dropping

[@MatthewV114]

Fastest 8 years of my life

[@rickytavilla4259]

Right

[@SpiderofDreams]

quality as always thank you KTO ❤️

[@blakestrauch404]

I gotta say I love the way you do the out-tros on your videos you just leave it as something so clear it doesn’t need to be said and I think the flow is great

[@lastsinnersa8002]

Loving this current theme. My suggestion - 2013 O-Line class. 4 drafted very early, couple from the middle rounds are amongst the best today. Given what a flop that year was for QBs and defenders, O-line was one of the few things that turned out well.

[@donthate24]

Love these vids bro, your one of the best ever

[@jamorant9233]

Hope everyone had a great day

[@buddhaofgames6286]

KTO always happy to see your videos, they make me interested in things I wasn’t before.

[@jpflahert4536]

Kelvin could have been something special if he stayed in shape, besides Agent 89 he is still the best WR Cam Newton has ever played with.... and that really says something.

[@IronyAmI]

Yo man, if you’re still taking requests I’d love to see more what ifs

[@nyfire5]

I’ve been binging so many of your videos I watch some multiple times Because they are so good I didn’t even realize this came out an hour ago lmao you and Flemlo carry the torch some other great channels as well like 5 point vids and a few others but you two are the best in my opinion.

[@Bruce____]

Every time KTO’s intro comes it always gives me goosebumps.

[@felixlara2945]

The last time Evans didn't get 1k yards was his senior year of highschool, his first full season of playing football on an apparently run heavy team

[@drewpy1386]

Most definitely was a run heavy offense in HS.

[@keegsgokrazy]

I’m glad you made this video. I didn’t even realize how amazing of a receiving class this was. I thought adams was a 15’ first rounder and obj was 13’

[@plantfeeder6677]

You just said you thought Adams was a 15 foot first rounder. A little hint: to abbreviate a year the ' goes before the number as in I thought Adams was a '15 first rounder and OBJ was a '13 (first rounder.) You're welcome

[@Joe-ns4ek]

I saw some post about this class. Absolutely stacked receivers that year. Great video

[@lambchop2x624]

The ending of KTO videos are always so hype! Good stuff as always sir.

[@Adrian.006]

Out of all of them, I'm still starting Sammy Watkins week 1 in fantasy

[@TheodoreBrosevelt]

You can just say you smoke crack

[@Mrbuttdart17]

Dude always goes off week 1. Never to be seen again lol

[@andrewjones4774]

@@Mrbuttdart17 because he’s always injured after week 3

[@SuperHorseSense]

I've always wondered why so many teams moved on from Cooks. My guess would be he's not a great teammate, but I have heard nothing to corroborate that.

[@vince11harris]

Tbh I have no idea. The saints I could see but in New England and Los Angeles many players and coaches praised him so 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@zachknight6347]

He's good enough that every team would likes him on their squad, but not great enough to prevent him from being traded. That's my best guess.

[@FactorFitz]

Its always great when KTO uploads!

[@johnbilbo8639]

Ive been watchin ur videos for years..i love em and keep em comin

[@JacionBryant]

This is a all time great wrs class

[@gevans446]

Me: about to eat dinner. "Sees KTO made a new video" Me: Fuck it, my stomach can wait

[@nickschulze1804]

Just stumbled onto your channel and cannot stop watching. The ending to your videos are just amazing but this one with adams gave me chills.

[@jacobwatson1406]

Thanks for the video man 💯

[@IcyyUzi]

Watkins: Wins Superbowl Evans the next year: Wins Superbowl Odell: Wanna see me do it now? Also Odell: Wins Superbowl P.S: Unless Cooks gets traded he is not winning the superbowl

[@velocistaatleticano7317]

Cooks going to Las Vegas

[@walker68175]

OBJ really filled in Bobby Trees' void real well once he got used to the system. I still stand by the fact that if he didn't go down in the Superbowl, it wouldn't be as close as it was.

[@mccalejk2]

That last sentence pretty much goes without saying, lol. They were about to blow out the Bengals before the injury. Afterwards, the offense struggled badly.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

@@mccalejk2 That's true, but that's OBJ he gets injured. It sucks for him he was on the way to being SB MVP.

[@guipa__]

Love that y’all give Tae the respect he deserves, dude was a second rounder but is probably the best WR currently in the NFL

[@jacobschurman8522]

Great stuff as always KTO

[@danromer4638]

One of the best WR classes of all time. Real recognize real! Davante top 2 ain’t 2

[@ZealKingdom]

This was an amazing class for receivers. And then you had Kelvin Benjamin.

[@dirtmcgirt24]

KTO appreciate the upload

[@LivingLikeLarry12]

Jesus the height of my football frenzy was between 2012-2018. Remember following this draft class closely

[@thedubbman4453]

Man Sammy was a utterly disappointment in kc, he got his 💍 but damn if he'd stayed healthy with TH10 & TK87 woah boy!!!

[@yourdaddy6030]

The chiefs are a bunch of bums. 4 straight AFC title games @ home and 1 SB win lol. Slowly becoming the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Braves of the 1990s.

[@thedubbman4453]

@@yourdaddy6030 you do realize Buffalo has no chips and Buffalo lost 4 straight super bowl bro, make it make sense if you wanna troll! 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ThomasWrldYT]

Out of all of these wrs, sammy watkins was the first one off the board lmao

[@rickym936]

love the channel!!!

[@ReanuBeeves]

The ending is always fire in these

[@DreAmDocTa]

Mike Evans is such a beast. Doesn’t get enough credit

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Mike Evans is the best receiver from this draft class.

[@jamfd3s788]

1) davante 2) evans 3) obj

[@AngeK47]

Davante has 3 first-team all pros in a row. Slower start but higher peak

[@sams.358]

Love how you put the player stats up in your video.

[@fleetwoodjack137]

Amazing channel, look forward to each upload

[@Casf1914]

I’m gonna have to disagree with Adams being the best overall receiver. I think it is Evans. Evans pretty much was great from the very beginning and has recorded 1000 yds each in his entire 8 seasons played. It’s even more impressive when you realize he only had Brady for 2 of those seasons and before that his best QB was prob Winston. Adams took a little while to really become a great receiver. It wasn’t until his 5th season where he finally got 1000 yds in a single season. Also he had AARON RODGERS his entire career throwing him the ball. Adams is definitely number 2 tho but I think Evans has had the better overall career (so far anyway).

[@cantkillmetal666]

Over the whole career, yes. Mike Evans has most certainly become a guaranteed HOF'er, and had a better career, but as of right now, Adams is definitely the better receiver.

[@rickytavilla4259]

Totally agree

[@rickytavilla4259]

He’s a class act as well

[@howamilooking5952]

Great work!

[@HiJackGaming15]

Oh man I love that you included when Cam pressed Benjamin

[@mauriciocayetano7745]

Watching Adams and Carr put my hometown of fresno was amazing 🤌🏼

[@puppetstudiosstudios]

i really like these draft vids

[@jtgobeyn4848]

been waiting for this one.

[@kpad100]

I’ve been looking forward to this video since I found this series

[@MachHommyFan18]

Mike Evans was so fun to watch at A&M and I’m so glad he got a ring as well

[@cihcye]

This video was so well made

[@Bugsthefarmer]

your outro is the best thing to happen on planet earth

[@ryanjames3610]

😂 that ending was epic! 🍻 Nice walk off!! ✌️

[@joshdykes630]

The last 30 sec of all your videos never fail to put a smile on my face lol

[@dominicbuffa2457]

KTO never misses, keep up the good work man

[@ghostxantonio1384]

Outro always gives me chills

[@spartannewo505]

So goated as always

[@sammonroe882]

I was at the college game where Odell did the one handed catch for a touchback... The stadium was kind of loud and unfocused, a lot of people still getting back to their seats, when he caught the ball everyone went quiet. It was insane, like a switch was flipped the sound off. Seemed like the stadiums internal monologue was variations of 'did he really just do that?!" And that was in UGA no less.

[@rockycoves]

Allen Robinson and Jarvis Landry also taken in this draft. Crazy WR class

[@Smallblock_chev]

This class of WR’s was epic. Evans, adams, OBJ, cooks, Landry, Robinson, some great football being played by these guys still!

[@MrZoot_]

Would love to see a similar video for the 2016 class!

[@dexm666]

That outro always gives me the chills 🥶

[@burgerbody8659]

The end of your videos always does it for me.

[@AndaiMB]

KTO upload? Oh today is quite a treat

[@Brandon-rb4sm]

I absolutely love the way you end your videos

[@leftlon3]

oh kto how i’ve been waiting on this one