i think Hakeem is raw but has more pro potential. Unless they use Lazard as a hybrid tight end like Shannon sharp. Hakeem still has two years left but can’t wait to see him become the prime target and see how he does.
Better Pro? Lazard or Butler
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Butler plays stronger than he looks. He looks like a tall long strider...but when he gets the ball they just can't bring him down, deceptive strength in his legs and core. Only Montgomery seems harder to tackle on this team.
Hakeem will make plays which make him seem like the X that Oklahoma State always seems to have. He has the size and the speed. However, he makes almost as many boneheaded plays or drops. I'm sure he'll improve on that, but Lazard is the guy that if you throw it up, he will come down with it. He's tall enough and has good enough hands to play in the NFL. Butler doesn't have that clutch YET.
Both players can make some crazy catches, but drop the easiest ******* passes ever. If they both improve that, both could have really great careers.
Let's hope not. I think Butler has a lot of pro potential, though he has to work on many things. He needs another good year into him before he could think about being drafted IMO. Two more good/really good years and he could be drafted highly. Unfortunately - too many dropped balls by him. Improve on that and he's a good NFL prospect.
Lazard flips the Memphis helmet twice during the press conference awards. 
I am so happy that guy was able to get a bowl win, especially after the Rhoads era.
I am so happy that guy was able to get a bowl win, especially after the Rhoads era.
Butler has the NFL speed but he will have to work on ball retention. He'll be getting drilled by NFL DBs consistently and he'll have to hang on. Lazard's game is probably more ready for this type of hitting.
Tough to say. If you're only talking about the WR spot then I'd say Butler if only because I'm not sure Lazard will be able to consistently get separation against NFL corners. I think a good NFL comp for him is Kelvin Benjamin. A big, physical receiver with a big catch radius and a knack for winning jump balls but not a burner. He might have more upside at the pro level as a hybrid type where he can get matched up against a linebacker or safety.
Butler reminds me a bit of Martavis Bryant. Lanky deep threat, deceptively fast and strong. I'm curious to see what he can do next year as the #1 receiver. Life will be a little bit different without #5 lined up on the opposite side.
Butler reminds me a bit of Martavis Bryant. Lanky deep threat, deceptively fast and strong. I'm curious to see what he can do next year as the #1 receiver. Life will be a little bit different without #5 lined up on the opposite side.
The NFL will love Lazards blocking and mismatch capability in the red zone. That's what separates them now but Hakeem has a couple years to prove himself as well. He could get a lot more chances to make plays now that Lazard is gone. You'd have to think he'll get the jump ball red zone shots next season. I could see him blowing up and leaving after a big jr year.
Success for both of them is going to depend a lot on where they get drafted. Lazard would be great as a third option possession type receiver. As a Dolphins fan I would love to see him go to Miami to compliment the two burners they have on the outside.
Neither one of them is going to be a team's first option, so it's going to come down to what scheme their team runs and how they fit into it.
Neither one of them is going to be a team's first option, so it's going to come down to what scheme their team runs and how they fit into it.
Butler has way more potential in the NFL as a receiver, but I think Lazard can really be a big-time TE in the NFL (think Kyle Rudolf). Butler is just faster, taller, and has much longer arms. Lazard has the physically and hands of a TE IMO
Butler is a freak. He's a legitimate 6'6 with deceptive lateral quickness, speed, and strength. His lower body strength, for a guy who moves like he does is very good. Just like Lazard did last year, he drops too many balls. I think if he fixes that next year, he'll be gone due to a high target number and presumably more downfield passing. So, if they both get drafted to play on the outside, it's Butler. If people use Lazard on the inside as a mismatch problem where he can go up against LBs and Ss, they will be about the same.
