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WR Derek Hagan, Miami Dolphins

HT: 6-2, WT: 202, Born: 9-21-1984, College: Arizona State, Drafted: Round 3

2008 Projections

Best Case

Hagan begins to use his good size, strength and route running to his benefit, finding and exploiting holes in the defensive secondary. The quarterback situation is improved, and Hagan gets plenty of looks whether he slots in as WR2 or WR3 for the team. It isn't out of the question that he could enjoy a breakout season of 55+ receptions with 700 yards and five touchdowns.

Worst Case

Hagan becomes a bit of an afterthought in the passing attack with Ernest Wilford, Ted Ginn Jr, David Martin, and Ronnie Brown becoming the go-to options for the team. The quarterback play doesn't improve from a season ago, and Hagan gets very few targets as a result. He could finish with no more receptions than in 2007 and have very minimal fantasy value.

Outlook

Hagan is a decent young receiver who could develop into a player if he works hard on improving his craft. His receptions, yardage and touchdowns all improved from year one to year two and he has a good opportunity to make a similar jump in 2008. He'll have an opportunity to catch 45+ passes which will ultimately give him a little value as a fantasy backup this season.

2008 Schedule

2007 Game Summaries

Week 2 - Hagen caught a ridiculous touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. He was covered perfectly but he out-battled the Cowboys secondary to come down with the catch.

Week 3 - Hagan caught one fourth quarter pass for nine yards.

Week 4 - Hagan dropped his only target of the game. He was used as a slot receiver in three receiver formations.

Week 7 - Hagan is another wide receiver for the Dolphins whose role should increase with WR Chris Chambers' absence. He was mostly quiet until the second half when the Patriots' defense had already eased up the pressure.

Week 8 - Inserted into the starting lineup after the trade of Chris Chambers, Hagan caught a disappointing two passes for 27 yards. One encouraging sign was his 8 targets though. Hagan was targeted deep four times in the game, the most promising on a Cleo Lemon scramble and throw that found Hagan open deep down the right sideline. The play would have gone for about 35 yards, but Hagan was narrowly out of bounds. Typifying the Dolphins afternoon, the play would not have stood either way, as there was an offensive holding penalty. It was assumed as though Marty Booker would have to fill in for the loss of Chris Chambers, but at least in this game, it appeared like Cleo Lemon preferred looking Hagan's way.

Week 10 - Hagan caught both targets for 29 yards.

Week 11 - Hagan had four targets in the game, including a couple of deep passes that just missed. But he did not have a catch as rookie QB John Beck struggled to make completions in the game.

Week 13 - Hagan brought in two of his three targets for 14 yards.

Week 14 - Hagan's statistics also benefited from the absence of Booker; he set career highs with 15 targets, eight receptions, and 93 receiving yards. He was easily the most targeted receiver in the game. Hagan made a couple of nice catches along the sidelines, but also dropped a pass he should have caught.

Week 15 - Hagan caught three of his looks, most of which came in the second half.

Week 17 - Hagan's first catch of the game came late in the game on a 22 yard catch over the middle. He came back on the next play and caught a 22 yard touchdown pass in the back of end zone. He caught the two point conversion as well.