The Battle to Be No. 1: Chaz Schilens vs. Darius Heyward-Bey

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Published: May 15, 2009

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... for the No. 1 spot is Darius Heyward-Bey.  While, like any rookie, DHB has struggled to adapt to NFL play, another clear favorite has emerged in Chaz Schilens.  

Both of these young players create dangerous weapon for JaMarcus Russell,  but who will win out in the search for the Raiders No. 1?

 

Darius Heyward-Bey

At 6'2'', 210 pounds, he is quite the athlete.  Has played multiple sports including football, basketball, and track.

At his combine and pro day, he put up awesome numbers, a 4.27-40 (though it's alledgedly been clocked as 4.22), a 40-inch vertical leap, 16 bench reps, 10'6'' broad jump, 4.18 on the 20-yard shuttle, and a 6.8 on his three-cone drill.

With these numbers, he is not only very fast but is, by many, considered the best "jump ball" receiver in the draft.

He uses his strength well to beat the jam and break away from def...

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